lifting the backend for exhaust installation
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Cruising
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lifting the backend for exhaust installation
Is there a "good best" way I can lift just the backend the few inches needed to replace my cat-back exhaust?
I don't have a lift and I want to do it myself!
I don't have a lift and I want to do it myself!
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
you can do it yourself... but be prepared to get the bottom of the rear fascia 28-30 inches off the ground.
That usually means putting the front wheels on ramps or a 4x4 and putting a sandwhich of a 4x4 bwtween 2- 2x6's ( 8 extra inches of lift) as a pad on top of your jack to get enough height....
It is high and not for the inexperieinced or faint of heart !!!
That usually means putting the front wheels on ramps or a 4x4 and putting a sandwhich of a 4x4 bwtween 2- 2x6's ( 8 extra inches of lift) as a pad on top of your jack to get enough height....
It is high and not for the inexperieinced or faint of heart !!!
Instructor
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Tuffy Muffler removed my stock system including the "H" pipe and installed my new Magnaflow system including the "X" pipe for $80.00. They were very accomodating and careful not to scratch anything. Very pleased and well worth it.
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If you don't have the equipment or the experience don't try this at home. The car will be unstable without the proper lifting equipment.
$80.00 is cheap to be safe
$80.00 is cheap to be safe
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Originally Posted by pmorcos
Is there a "good best" way I can lift just the backend the few inches needed to replace my cat-back exhaust?
I don't have a lift and I want to do it myself!
I don't have a lift and I want to do it myself!
it is really high. I did one side and needed to go higher on the other side. At that point I thought this is stupid. Lowered it back on the ramps and cut the other side...
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