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09-05-18, 08:48 AM

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Something simple with 4 bolts only, I still can't get 2 bolts loose. I soaked bolts with PB blaster for 4 days straight and tried to heat them up with proprane torch no luck. One mechanic says $40 to loosen 2 bolts because he has to put on lift. I can't see paying for this and I don't have any air tools. Any suggestions?

borrow a breaker bar or buy a hollow metal bar that will fit your wrench.

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09-05-18, 09:02 AM

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Ok Flash5 and chinx22x, I found Harbor Freight 25" breaker bar for $8.99 and can use for wheel lugs later. I using rhino ramps hope enough clearance.

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09-05-18, 09:04 AM

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Ok Flash5 and chinx22x, I found Harbor Freight 25" breaker bar for $8.99 and can use for wheel lugs later. I using rhino ramps hope enough clearance.

Hopefully it’s enough clearance, boy am I glad I have access to drive on lifts and regular lifts.

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09-05-18, 10:28 AM

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Ok Flash5 and chinx22x, I found Harbor Freight 25" breaker bar for $8.99 and can use for wheel lugs later. I using rhino ramps hope enough clearance.

thats 2 feet, if you can’t get it loose with that then you may have to cut them. Good luck!!

you could try renting air tools at Home Depot as well. I think an air compressor and an impact wrench is one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your garage! I can’t live without mine!

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09-05-18, 11:46 AM

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I just installed my q300 axelback on my '14 is250. Was an absolute breeze. And that says a lot considering i only had 1 14mm wrench, and some wierd multi-socket spinny tool thing. Picked up some rhino ramps for 30 bucks at walmart and had plenty of clearance. Be slow and careful as to not shoot the ramps out the back!! Hardest part was definitely removing the hangars, i wasnt so bright in using wd40 or something to make it easier but oh well. Sounds absolutely amazing, considering the midpipe.

Last edited by Pittsy; 09-07-18 at 11:25 AM. Reason: added another important bit of info plus typo

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09-05-18, 01:07 PM

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For those that are having a hard time with exhaust hangers, there's a $15 tool for that. Makes any hanger a breeze, even without WD-40.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...RoCsVgQAvD_BwE

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09-05-18, 03:10 PM

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Super easy to install. I did mine in a friends driveway with just the rear of the car lifted and in the dark at night. Now if you’re thinking of doing downpipe down the road, skip that install and pay someone. Downpipe was very annoying to install and took 3-4 hours

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09-05-18, 04:29 PM

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Well I hope this thread answers everyone’s questions about installing an axleback lol. It was nice of everyone to confirm that it is indeed easy as I was thinking it was going to be. Compared to when I installed my lowering springs, I’m sure this will feel like a level 1 difficulty install haha.

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