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Exhaust Install
Who has done their own axleback install and how hard was it etc? I would appreciate the help before I go try to install mine. Thanks. |
It's pretty straightforward:
1. Lift the rear of the car 2. Spray WD-40 on the hangers, rubber holders, and 4 bolts that connect to mid-pipe 3. Unbolt and wiggle the exhaust off 4. Spray again, but on the new hangers and wiggle on 5. Bolt up the 4 and you're done |
Originally Posted by Rudiculous
(Post 10297279)
It's pretty straightforward:
1. Lift the rear of the car 2. Spray WD-40 on the hangers, rubber holders, and 4 bolts that connect to mid-pipe 3. Unbolt and wiggle the exhaust off 4. Spray again, but on the new hangers and wiggle on 5. Bolt up the 4 and you're done |
Originally Posted by Flash5
(Post 10297290)
Do most axlebacks come with a gasket or just use the one already on there? |
Originally Posted by Burrcold
(Post 10297298)
Use the one that you already have. It's definitely helpful to do it with a friend though. I've done axle backs on many previous cars and they were all easy (even with simple jacks...if you have jack stands it will be simple). |
The only difficult part of the install was removing the bolts. I had limited tools, no lift, and I live in Canada so those bolt rusted and seized on like *****. Other than that it was straight forward. I also used the existing gasket and saved the provided one for a future date.
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Originally Posted by truu
(Post 10297387)
The only difficult part of the install was removing the bolts. I had limited tools, no lift, and I live in Canada so those bolt rusted and seized on like *****. Other than that it was straight forward. I also used the existing gasket and saved the provided one for a future date.
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Originally Posted by Flash5
(Post 10297392)
Awesome! Thanks for the insight! I appreciate it. I知 pretty mechanically inclined so I don稚 foresee issues, Installing my lowering springs was rough so I知 sure this is way easier lol. Other than that align the axleback and take your time. |
not install guide.. but u get the idea
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Here is the installation guide from Lexus for an axle back. Hope it helps.
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hardest part is removing hangers...on some cars they are a pain in the a$$!
i'd use pb blaster the night before on the bolts if they seized up, that will make things faster the following day for removal. |
Originally Posted by chinox22x
(Post 10297699)
hardest part is removing hangers...on some cars they are a pain in the a$$!
i'd use pb blaster the night before on the bolts if they seized up, that will make things faster the following day for removal. |
Thanks everybody. Seems like it’s going to be a simple install as no one has mentioned any real complicated issues they ran into. Seems the axleback install is indeed as easy as I thought. Will update once I do it on Friday. |
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?
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Originally Posted by henrymc8
(Post 10297738)
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?
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