Cat-back Install: Need Help

[BigWind330]

Whats the best way to remove the stock cat-back hangers? should the cut over the axle be made first to allow removal? did you just knock the rubber isolators off with a hammer?

 

[CottonBurnerz]

I just wrestle with the rod thing out from the rubber.. pretty PITA.. but you will get it eventually..

that's how i did it.. good luck man

 

[oogtdude]

drop the hangers much easier!

 

[CottonBurnerz]

what kind of cat-back are you installing? any other problem so far?

 

[BigWind330]

should i make the cut over the axle before removing the hangers?

 

[BigWind330]

What do you mean "drop the hangers"?

 

[Roger_4.6_96]

What do you mean "drop the hangers"?

you can unbolt them

 

[oogtdude]

you can unbolt them

whoa is that bubblegum in your avater?

 

[BigWind330]

Oh, yeah that would sure help a lot! Thanks man.

 

[GinoGT]

Unbolt all the hangers, cut the stock catback in front of the axle as high as possible.

 

[oogtdude]

yea cut at the curve thats what i did.....unbolt hangers to drop exhuast vs wrestle with rubber thingies

 

[GinoGT]

Oh yeah, when trying to remove/install the rubber muffler hangers:

Like I said, unbolt them so you can transfer the rubber hangers away from the car, where you have room to work. Use some Dawn dish soap or the equivalent to help you slide them on and off. DO NOT USE WD-40! I've heard WD-40 can break down rubber or something.