Help needed -- MBRP Catback install.
11-17-2009, 01:02 PM
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All done
Hey guys.
Thanks for the responses. I didn't have an impact wrench, so I used a braker bar to get some increased leverage. I was able to really crank down on the clamps. Everything I read was dead on. The biggest PITA was getting the stock exhaust off. It took me over 2 hours. I eventually cut all of the stock hangers with a rotozip. The whole project ended up taking over 3+ hours. It would not have taken that long if I had thought about the braker bar earlier. I did not jack up the jeep, I just crawled under. Everything mounts up nice. Jeep's got a nice throaty tone to it now. I'll post up a before and after video when I get a chance.
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Thanks for the responses. I didn't have an impact wrench, so I used a braker bar to get some increased leverage. I was able to really crank down on the clamps. Everything I read was dead on. The biggest PITA was getting the stock exhaust off. It took me over 2 hours. I eventually cut all of the stock hangers with a rotozip. The whole project ended up taking over 3+ hours. It would not have taken that long if I had thought about the braker bar earlier. I did not jack up the jeep, I just crawled under. Everything mounts up nice. Jeep's got a nice throaty tone to it now. I'll post up a before and after video when I get a chance.
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12-14-2009, 12:55 PM
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I may be getting this from Santa, so I'm really curious about your install experience. Do you have a 2 or 4 door? Did you move your evap? Off road model or stock muffler setup?
Thanks
Steve
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Steve
12-14-2009, 01:06 PM
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12-14-2009, 01:07 PM
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12-14-2009, 01:13 PM
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no need to move the evap can.
mounts up like the stock muffler set up. It actually tucks up a little higher than the stock muffler.
Like I mentioned before, the install was easy once I figured out what to use to really crank down on the clamps. The removal of the stock exhaust was definitely the worst part.
Hopefully Santa is good to you!!!
12-16-2009, 10:38 AM
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Same issue
I installed mine during the summer. I used an impact gun, and have tightend by hand. After 5,000 miles, today it came apart for the 9th time. It is 22 degrees out. Although I love the way it looks and sounds, I think I am going to go back to stock at least til spring.
12-16-2009, 12:14 PM
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Mine hasnt come apart but it has loosened up twice and does not seem to want to seal up properly, really dont like the idea of using a high heat gasket/sealant but whatever. I noticed a few days ago that it was starting to loosen up again so back under there with an impact wrench I went, kind of a PITA but I love the damn thing so much I dont think I would ever put the stock back on.
