im ready to install my x pipe and just wondering how long it would take with me and a friend to install it? we have proper tools, but the car is going to be on jacks about 14" off the ground in the front. any other helpful hints are appreciated
Get some PB blaster or something simliar... soak all the bolts for about 15-20 minutes. As long as all the bolts come loose easily, it shouldn't take you longer then an hour on your back with hand tools.
Shouldn't take more than an hour. Here's a tip. The higher you get the car in the air, the easier the job will be. Usually I jack up the front end and slide some car ramps under the front wheels (gives me about 18" height clearance up front). Then I jack up the rear to about 22" and use jackstands on the axle. Give yourself as much room as possible. Also, lube the hangers on the new X-pipe with a little bit of grease (don't go crazy with tons of grease) before sliding the X-pipe through the crossmember. This will make the X-pipe slide into position easier and will also make removal a breeze in the event you need to swap back to the stock cat-pipe for emissions.
Shouldn't take more than an hour. Here's a tip. The higher you get the car in the air, the easier the job will be. Usually I jack up the front end and slide some car ramps under the front wheels (gives me about 18" height clearance up front). Then I jack up the rear to about 22" and use jackstands on the axle. Give yourself as much room as possible. Also, lube the hangers on the new X-pipe with a little bit of grease (don't go crazy with tons of grease) before sliding the X-pipe through the crossmember. This will make the X-pipe slide into position easier and will also make removal a breeze in the event you need to swap back to the stock cat-pipe for emissions.
Do you mean the stock "emergency tire jack"? I would guess not more than 8-12". I'm not sure to be honest.....I don't think I've ever used that jack in my life. Personally, I wouldn't jack up my bicycle with that thing. A half decent floor jack will only run you $50.00. It's a hell of a lot safer and much more reliable. What ever you do....make sure you use jack stands! Don't climb underneath the car without them! If you don't have the cash to buy jack stands then try to borrow a set from a neighbor or friend. Safety first!