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So I decided to buy a Tanabe axle back for my 14' GS AWD and looking for some tips before install. So looks like I am going to reuse oem bolt/spring because Tanabe won't include hardware. According to this thread post #12, he mentioned oem axle back doesn't have a gasket and don't need one for Tanabe as well. But I looked online and looks like there's a gasket (#6) in the picture below. Has anybody installed Tanabe axle back and did you use a gasket? Thanks so much!
Factory hardware will not be a direct fit because the bolt threading is on the actual OEM exhaust, you'll need a washer and nut for the bolt.
No hardware is supplied with the Tanabe axle back. You will use oem hardware. The muffler shop installed mine in about half an hour. Yes, the Tanabe flange has threads for the oem bolts. The muffler shop commented on the high quality and ease of installation of the exhaust.
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anbark22
So I decided to buy a Tanabe axle back for my 14' GS AWD and looking for some tips before install. So looks like I am going to reuse oem bolt/spring because Tanabe won't include hardware. According to this thread post #12, he mentioned oem axle back doesn't have a gasket and don't need one for Tanabe as well. But I looked online and looks like there's a gasket (#6) in the picture below. Has anybody installed Tanabe axle back and did you use a gasket? Thanks so much!
You can use all the factory hardware with no issues, When Tanabe did mine I had no issues at all, and you will love the sound.
The most important question. Can you record from a cold start and also while cruising on the highway? Would be really appreciated by many people in this forum. Thanks.
cold start is a little loud depending on temps, but normal cruising its pretty quiet. on acceleration is got a good sound to it. I only have the axelback and no mid pipes. its perfect IMO not too loud .
02-19-18, 07:33 PM
Tanabe axle back installation
