Dr.Pat

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I'm going to be getting the Tanabe axleback from a member on the forum. The install seems pretty simple and straightforward. My question is, can I do it while the car is lifted on the regular jack or does it need to be higher up? Any other tips/advice/warning on installing it?

Black Betty

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If your car isn't lowered, you can easily do it without lifting the car at all. If you're lowered, lift the rear and support it with jack stands or back onto some ramps (NEVER work under a car supported only by a jack).

It's only 4 bolts that hold it on, it's a very easy install. Spray some penetrating lube on the exhaust hangers so that they slide out and in easily. 30 minutes tops. 2 out of 10 difficulty.

xzeus

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I installed my catback on regular jack stands. My car isn't lowered. Pretty sure axle back would be the same

Craig6mt

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Jack stands will be fine. It's 4 bolts but definitely spray them with some penetrating lube especially if you have some rust built up. I managed to strip 1 of them.

Dr.Pat

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K thanks guys!

OMG_37x

anyone know if the tanabe axle back will fit an aftermarket exhaust? i have a an ark cat back on my g37x sedan, and its a lil too loud lol. thx

Dr.Pat

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Well that didn't work out so well. I sprayed an entire can of WD40 on the bolts, but they wouldn't budge...I even let them sit for 30 minutes after spraying them. I started to strip them so I just stopped. Guess I'll just go to a local mechanic and have them installed. Shouldn't be too expensive bc its such a simple installation...once the factory bolts are removed that is

Black Betty

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Spray with PB Blaster. Soak at least overnight. 6 point socket, 24"+ breaker bar. Easy peasy. Either that or take it to any shop and have them break the bolts loose with an impact gun for a few bucks. Then go home and finish yourself.

Dr.Pat

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Thanks BB...yea I was thinking of having a shop loosen the bolts for me and doing the rest myself

jb606

I've been kicking around the idea about buying one of these but my biggest reservation is that when I installed my sway bars I may have striped out one of the clamps that connect the mid pipe to the muffler.

Any ideas where I can find and what size I would need for the clamps?

Black Betty

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I'm not sure what part it is you're talking about. Can you take a picture?

The mistake so many people make when working on exhaust components is not having the right tools to do it and not exercising enough patience with the job. You need proper lubrication of tough stuck parts like exhaust nuts and bolts. WD40 is only so so as a penetrating lubricant. PB Blaster works much better for me. And even better is one called Kroil. A few minutes isn't enough. Soak overnight on something tough. Or for several days even. Let it heat cycle several times with the lube on it. Then use a 6 point socket and a breaker bar at least 2 feet long if you don't have air tools. Make sure the socket is secure so it doesn't round off. It'll come right off.

jb606

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rebeltruce

+1 for PB Blaster. It may take a day or so but in the end the bolts should come right off. Sometimes a little heat helps if you have a propane torch.....

Black Betty

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I wish I knew but I'm familiar with the coupe version which just has a 2 bolt flange in that location.

Dr.Pat

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I'm SO glad I didn't pay to have the Tanabe axle back installed. Even after saturating the bolts and nuts with PB Blaster, I couldn't get the nuts to budge, so I went to a muffler shop and had them loosen them for me. Once I got home, it took about 20 minutes to remove the old muffler and install the Tanabe system.

Thanks for the help fellas. Been driving around all day and it sounds awesome. I'll post some video clips and a review in the exhaust section tomorrow