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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Ok so when i was installing my new exhaust one of the studs that the muffler bushings mount to got pushed into the frame and now i cant get it out and my driver side muffler is only hanging on by one bolt. I have no idea how to get it out since i cant seem to find any hole to get in the frame with besides the little hole it's supposed to be in. Has this happened to anyone or does anyone have any suggestions on how to get it without having to take the whole bumper off?
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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The two studs are held together by a bracket that keeps them from turning, but it is easily bent. And really only to keep them from turning, not to keep them from being pushed in. Manipulating the other stud should get it so you can grab it. Otherwise you are in for more work, the bumper cover would have to come off, along with the impact foam that goes over the impact bar. The impact bar is open on each end, but covered by the hard impact foam. Its not really that bad, but more than likely not needed.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Thanks Matt ill try messing with the other stud and see what happens
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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well dont know why i didnt try that before but it worked like a charm now its all bolted up correctly. Thanks again Matt!
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