Muffler Removal
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Also, just to clarify for others reading this; you will not be able to remove stock one-piece mufflers intact with 15" of clearance in the rear. Take a look at this picture of the qwiklift with a C5 on it and you'll see the tail is much higher than 15" off the ground. I think the poster referencing 15" was probably referring to the approximate raised height of the lift, not the actual clearance of the tail.
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No one has mentioned lifting the rear 40" with a floor jack from the rear cradle, and not having it supported on jackstands. I also have the front on a good set of ramps. Is the Jack in the way somehow ? I forgot to put my mufflers back before I bolted my cradle today..oops .
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No one has mentioned lifting the rear 40" with a floor jack from the rear cradle, and not having it supported on jackstands. I also have the front on a good set of ramps. Is the Jack in the way somehow ? I forgot to put my mufflers back before I bolted my cradle today..oops .
Use jack stands...
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Please never crawl around under your car when all that is supporting it is a floor jack. If you lose a seal on the jack while you're under there it's GAME OVER. I have a feeling a lot of people do this without knowing any better but it really isn't safe.
Always use jack stands, lift and support by factory specified locations, and check your setup two or three times before getting under the car or sticking your head in the wheel well. Your life is worth the extra few minutes...
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[Q]No one has mentioned lifting the rear 40" with a floor jack from the rear cradle, and not having it supported on jackstands. I also have the front on a good set of ramps. Is the Jack in the way somehow ? I forgot to put my mufflers back before I bolted my cradle today..oops .[/QUOTE]
Whoa, please don't ever do this! You need to get completely under the car to get those bolts back on ....... it just isn't worth the risk
Always use jack stands and if they are not tall enough, as in this situation, find a friend with a ramp
Whoa, please don't ever do this! You need to get completely under the car to get those bolts back on ....... it just isn't worth the risk
Always use jack stands and if they are not tall enough, as in this situation, find a friend with a ramp
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Makes sense about the jack Failing. I did NOT get under my car at any time. I only slipped the muffler in place from the back of the car. No bolts or other exaust. Jacks were in place just didnt reach as high.
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