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SS_Matt · 10-06-2011, 04:24 PM

Hey fellas (and fella'ettes)- I've got my axle back in my garage and the tools to borrow should be available soon. Question is- should I do it myself or pay someone to do something that looks so easy? Basically measure 9.5" from the tip of the hanger forward, cut, remove muffler, put new one on, straighten tips, and clamp it tight. Sounds simple... but is it?

I've done lots of DIY stuff, nothing too major. I've installed suspension with help installed blow-off valves, cold air intakes etc- not the same- but I've completely disassembled a netbook every piece and put it back together. I'm handy enough to do things on my own, but this is kinda major since I need to cut the original pipe. Thoughts?

If I do it myself I'll do a DIY write up with photos and descriptions of what to do to make it easier, or anything people may run into during their install...

The Stig · 10-06-2011, 04:36 PM

I wouldn't call it major if you have all the tools needed. Basically you need a sawzaw with a blade that cuts metal (stainless steel) and some jack stands. The rest is just wrenching. I say go for it.

usa1camaro1969 · 10-06-2011, 05:46 PM

Measure twice, cut once.
The exhaust tube cutter from Autozone/Oreilly/Advanced is a loaner tool(you pay up front and get refunded upon return) and cuts it simple and straight.

SS_Matt · 10-06-2011, 07:02 PM

Dear moderator- I posted this in wrong forum- could you move to LS3 mods section?

Thnx

10-06-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Outlaw axle back installation Hey fellas (and fella'ettes)- I've got my axle back in my garage and the tools to borrow should be available soon. Question is- should I do it myself or pay someone to do something that looks so easy? Basically measure 9.5" from the tip of the hanger forward, cut, remove muffler, put new one on, straighten tips, and clamp it tight. Sounds simple... but is it? I've done lots of DIY stuff, nothing too major. I've installed suspension with help installed blow-off valves, cold air intakes etc- not the same- but I've completely disassembled a netbook every piece and put it back together. I'm handy enough to do things on my own, but this is kinda major since I need to cut the original pipe. Thoughts? If I do it myself I'll do a DIY write up with photos and descriptions of what to do to make it easier, or anything people may run into during their install... __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

10-06-2011, 04:36 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I wouldn't call it major if you have all the tools needed. Basically you need a sawzaw with a blade that cuts metal (stainless steel) and some jack stands. The rest is just wrenching. I say go for it. __________________

10-06-2011, 05:46 PM	#3
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Measure twice, cut once. The exhaust tube cutter from Autozone/Oreilly/Advanced is a loaner tool(you pay up front and get refunded upon return) and cuts it simple and straight. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

10-06-2011, 07:02 PM	#4
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Dear moderator- I posted this in wrong forum- could you move to LS3 mods section? Thnx __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

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