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I only have two jack stands, is there enough room to install a catback exhaust if I just jack up the rear end and put it on jack stands? I

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Old 06-24-2023, 11:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I only have two jack stands, is there enough room to install a catback exhaust if I just jack up the rear end and put it on jack stands? I still get creeped out going under the car on jack stands, I wish I had a lift.
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I did my catback and cats on Jack stands and ramps. It was tight, but not terrible.

Just jacking up the rear end will be fine for the mufflers, but you may need more room to take care of the connections to the cats. I realize there is an added expense with another set of Jack stands or ramps, but do you have any spare wood? If so, you can Jack up the front and rest the front wheels on the wood to get more clearance. Then use the Jack stands in the back.

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I did my catback and cats on Jack stands and ramps. It was tight, but not terrible.

Just jacking up the rear end will be fine for the mufflers, but you may need more room to take care of the connections to the cats. I realize there is an added expense with another set of Jack stands or ramps, but do you have any spare wood? If so, you can Jack up the front and rest the front wheels on the wood to get more clearance. Then use the Jack stands in the back.

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No but I could buy some 2x8 and cut it into sections to rest the front wheels on. Another option is there is a DIY garage here that you can rent a bay with a lift for $35 an hour. I think I could get it all done in 1-2 hours max if the car was on a lift. And it would be a lot easier!

I also need to change my dang rear diff bushings. I have a sawzall. Is that all I need? Sawzall, big hammer, big pry bar?
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If you can get a lift for a few hours, that's definitely the way to go.

I haven't done anything to my diff, so I can't answer that. But I'm sure someone else will answer up. I'm sure there are a few DIYs posted here. Just do a search and you'll see them

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If you can get a lift for a few hours, that's definitely the way to go.

I haven't done anything to my diff, so I can't answer that. But I'm sure someone else will answer up. I'm sure there are a few DIYs posted here. Just do a search and you'll see them

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Thanks, I think I'll do the lift. I just looked, two-hour minimum rental. I can finish in 2 hours unless something goes extremely wrong!! It will be worth $70 to use a lift. Hopefully it doesn't take too long for the exhaust to cool down once I get it on the lift. Maybe I will bring my welding gloves.
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It turns out the exhaust is being delivered today!!

I am tempted to pick up some ramps from harbor freight and install that baby this afternoon...
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What system are you installing?

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I was planning to keep my car stock because it's Nismo.... But then I thought, it's my car, I don't need to preserve it for the next owner. And a little exhaust never hurt anyone.


I can buy ramps for less than the cost of a 2 hour lift rental. I'll probably do that.
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HKS Hi Power!

I was planning to keep my car stock because it's Nismo.... But then I thought, it's my car, I don't need to preserve it for the next owner. And a little exhaust never hurt anyone.


I can buy ramps for less than the cost of a 2 hour lift rental. I'll probably do that.
Great choice on the exhaust! I have it on my Z and I had it on my G35 coupe as well. I love the look and sound!
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Great choice on the exhaust! I have it on my Z and I had it on my G35 coupe as well. I love the look and sound!
I got it installed, didn't run into any problems so it only took about 2 hours. Sounds good, I let it warm up and let 'er rip!

Where should I put the HKS emblem? What a conundrum.

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I got it installed, didn't run into any problems so it only took about 2 hours. Sounds good, I let it warm up and let 'er rip!

Where should I put the HKS emblem? What a conundrum.
I just gave my HKS emblem to a friend. I wouldn't recommend putting it on the car. I love the throaty tone that the HKS makes. It's definitely unique compared to the other exhaust for the 370z. I think most of the other exhaust sound somewhat similar.
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