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Old 04-11-2009   #1 (permalink)
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does anyone know what tools to use or sockets to use to take the mid pipe cats off of the header, i got the sensors off, it's just those 4 bolts thats's conecting from the mid pipe to the header it's just hard to get in to and unbolt them
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does anyone know what tools to use or sockets to use to take the mid pipe cats off of the header, i got the sensors off, it's just those 4 bolts thats's conecting from the mid pipe to the header it's just hard to get in to and unbolt them
Yea get some PB BLASTER penetration spray . Spray the bolts. Now you will need a long long extension for the socket and Ratchet to get up in there. You may need a wrench to hold the top bolt. Not hard to do. I am sorry I do not remember the sizes. I think 13 or 15 mm deep socket.
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Not a fun job. Have some band-aids and a full compliment of F-words on hand for the install.
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ya, I actually had my hand lodged in between the cats and the motor somehow(just an hour ago, putting my new off road X and axle backs on)...ripped a bit of skin off getting it out. Its a B!*#$ to do. And ya its a 15mm deep socket. good luck!!!
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oh joy. im doing this install next thursday (slp catted X). I have a lift available to me so that should help.
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oh joy. im doing this install next thursday (slp catted X). I have a lift available to me so that should help.
A lift will make a huge difference. I do all of my under car work at the auto hobby shop on base.
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oh ya, that will make a huge difference, wish i had access to a lift. Lucky!!!
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A lift will make a huge difference. I do all of my under car work at the auto hobby shop on base.
Your a lucy man,beats jack stands.
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I built some ramps outta 2X10's. One set is 78" long on botton then 60" then 42" then 24" with a stop on the end. I back up on them then jack the front up and use jack stands. Gives you just enough roon to scoot around under. I did my LCA's and off road X using this method. It sucks but better than paying someone to do it.
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