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limptera13 01-11-2016 04:14 PM

Tailpipe removal
 
Has anyone done or know of it can be done - remove the tailpipe in the driveway. Jack up pretty high..... With proper safety precautions obviously

no_ss 01-11-2016 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by limptera13
Has anyone done or know of it can be done - remove the tailpipe in the driveway. Jack up pretty high..... With proper safety precautions obviously

Can be done with the right tools, doesn't have to be jacked to the sky though.

limptera13 01-11-2016 05:16 PM

I have pretty much all the tools I'm sure. Just wasn't sure if I need to be like 1, 2 feet off the ground or like 4 lol I never really looked how long the pipe is

Cobalt08tc 01-11-2016 05:26 PM

What exactly are you removing? Cat back?

blu3_v1p3r 01-11-2016 05:44 PM

1 to 2 feet off the ground? why so high. I lifted mine a few inches put it on jack stands, crawled under with a socket, breaker bar, and a ratchet and pulled mine out. I had to cut it with a sawzall just before the rear beam to get the exhaust out. Literally took less then 15 minutes, and about 15 to install the new catback.....

thewafflesareburnt 01-11-2016 05:52 PM

Without a lift you will have to cut it just before the muffler to be able to remove it. Still fiddle to wiggle the pipe out after for me but you will have to cut it

blu3_v1p3r 01-11-2016 06:00 PM

Also depending on the condition of the nuts and the studs you may need use PB Blaster.

StevoElSupremo 01-11-2016 06:33 PM

Jacks? check
Sawzall? Check

get to it

Snail_SS 01-11-2016 06:39 PM

Yup super easy job to do, they have covered everything on top

limptera13 01-12-2016 04:58 PM

I don't know how high that's why I'm asking. But I'm removing tailpipe so I can cut out n weld in new muffler. I figure it's easier off the car.

blu3_v1p3r 01-12-2016 05:02 PM

it doesn't have to go that high at all. Basically enough to crawl under and unbolt the exhaust. You will need to cut the exhaust just before the rear beam and wiggle it out. Very simple job. Get to it!

limptera13 01-12-2016 06:15 PM

Was hoping to avoid cutting till it was all out.

blu3_v1p3r 01-12-2016 06:33 PM

if you don't wan't to cut you have have lift the back high enough to lower the rear beam by disconnecting the rear shocks. I have attempted to do it this way, but was unsuccessful. I could not get the exhaust out without cutting. I honestly don't think there is enough room to get out in one piece with the car jacked up and not on a lift. Maybe someone else has had better luck then I have trying to get it out in one piece.

thewafflesareburnt 01-12-2016 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by blu3_v1p3r (Post 7585962)
if you don't wan't to cut you have have lift the back high enough to lower the rear beam by disconnecting the rear shocks. I have attempted to do it this way, but was unsuccessful. I could not get the exhaust out without cutting. I honestly don't think there is enough room to get out in one piece with the car jacked up and not on a lift. Maybe someone else has had better luck then I have trying to get it out in one piece.

Nope there have been like 4 of us on this thread who said you have to cut it unless you have a lift lol

limptera13 01-13-2016 04:44 AM

Damn the man lol thanks for the help


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