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Old May 3, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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I know a few guys here have it, just wondering how tough of an install it is? I have all the tools but am disabled now and my hands don't last as long as they used to. Hopefully I can get it done in the driveway cause I can't see paying someone to bolt parts on....[:@]

Any ideas / shortcuts would be appreciated.

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Mike
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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Hi Mike..

As you know, I did the Gibson system..It took about an hour and a half to two hours total...I had to jack up the right rear corner of the body to let the axle hang, to finagle the original stock system out over the top of the axle, in one piece..Once I was past that, it was a snap to install the Gibson..Use WD-40 on all the hanger rubbers to ease them off and on..That's where the use of your hands could become critical...Good luck mate.

PS; I would wrap a heavy towel or rag around the axle before you try pulling the stock muffler and pipe out the rear..it will save on tearing up the brake lines and stuff on top of the axle.
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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thanks dennis. Hopefully will get it on in two weeks or so. I'll post pics when I'm done.

thanks again

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Old May 3, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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My pleasure Mike..lemme know if you need any extra help..

BTW..I painted all the U-bolts with high temp Rustoleum silver paint, to keep them from rusting.
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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well, you could always come to NJ and put it on for me
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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LOL..I sure wish I could..I'd love to give you a hand with it.
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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when you say you painted teh u bolts, do you mean the exhaust clamps? or hanger bolts?
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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when you say you painted teh u bolts, do you mean the exhaust clamps? or hanger bolts?
Yes, the Muffler clamps..
Have a look here
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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10-4 good idea, I always just let them rust solid then lay on my back cursing them when I can't get em back off...lol
 
Old May 3, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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Dennis, are those water spots on your axle housing?

Your undercarraige is so clean, it almost makes me sick looking at it. I mean, do you even drive that thing?
 



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