fatbastard Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 This morning I decided to start the install for my Cobb sways I picked up from the King of Parts and I ran into a few problems. First problem were the exhaust bolts...I guess all the salt they use here really took a toll on them. Even with liberal amounts of PB blaster it still took over an hour to get 4 damn bolts off. Though this may have been a good thing because the wife saw the rust and how difficult it was and I think it may help me convince her that an aftermarket unit is necessary. Anyway, once the cans were out the removal/install was straight forward with one exception. I can't get the damn subframe bolts out for the reinforcement brackets. I think I am just going to pick up a 3/8" breaker bar (mine is 1/2" but not socket to fit) but does anyone have another suggestion? After I gave up on getting those out I put the cans back in with new bolts and antisieze so hopefully when I get the new exhaust they won't suck too bad. I didn't get to install the front since it started to rain but are there any tips anyone might have? Should I pick up a special tool first? I was going to get some spacers since it seems the Cobb front bar runs a little short and some clamps for the bar but if there is something else to know fill me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy2005 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 the bolts are fairly tight in the subframe. i think you are better off staying with the 1/2 in breaker bar and just getting a socket to fit it vs going down to a small bar. to really make it easy you could use an 1/2 inch impact gun, then they just fly right out. Work hard. Play even harder. My Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Yeah...I think I'll check the shop at work and see what I can find.....I think they have something I will be able to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 OK...maybe I should just go to my bro-in-laws. I think he has an s-load of tools I am sure he'll have something. The other bonus is I can get the front on. On the way home tonight in the rain just a rear sway made things very interesting. Got the wife to reach out to brace herself a couple of times. muhahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Guess it's a little late for this *tip* but I just dropped the exhaust off of the rubber hangers, rather than unbolt any of it. PB Blaster + 1/2" Breaker Bar FTW. I usually use my Gorilla lug wrench as my breaker bar. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yeah...thought about trying to drop the exhaust but since I am in a condo and have no ramps or jack stands I needed to get the cans out of there to have some space to work. Thankfully the car isn't lowered yet. But I did find out I am getting old, when I woke up this morning I had a lot of sore spots and even some bruising from wiggling under teh car for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoutwest Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I had to use my air tools on those subframe bolts ... cant imagine getting those out w/o an air drill or a big breaker. Can't believe how long those things were! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Wow...what a difference the right tool makes. Borrowed a 24" 1/2" drive breaker bar from my bro-in-law. Two minutes later the bolts were out and the rest was easy. Glad I finally got the rear finished, I think I am going to wait on the front until I have time to do my UP/DP install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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