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How hard/Easy to Install Side Pipes without a Lift

   
Old 02-09-2019, 01:36 PM
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Default How hard/Easy to Install Side Pipes without a Lift
Debating on taking it to a garage or trying it myself. Side pipes are Hookers. Car has a crate motor with AC and a borgeson PS unit. Its nice and open around my current flowtec LT Headers. How big a pain is the install without a lift?
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Old 02-09-2019, 03:51 PM
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Not much of a problem, just put it up on jack stands, helps to have the rear higher than the front.
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:36 PM
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Installed mine without a lift. No big deal.
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Old 02-10-2019, 08:44 AM
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Installed mine without a lift. No big deal.
Same here.
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Old 02-10-2019, 09:38 AM
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Just get the car as high as you can. The header section is actually easier than the side tubes.
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did mine with a floor jack...jacked one side at a time...np...no air on mine though
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Old 02-10-2019, 11:28 AM
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Thanks Everyone. Car is going in the shop for a rear end swap. I think I'm gonna have them install the pipes at the same time. Really looking forward to seeing it with the sides installed. Can't wait till Spring!!
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