A quick exhaust install question

JSR82986 · 10-18-2006, 03:45 PM

For those of you who have installed your own catback and dont have a lift what do you guys suggest i use to be able to have enough room to do it.

BenW · 10-18-2006, 04:00 PM

2 jackstands is enough. lift up the back and do it, or if you have 4, lift the whole car onto jackstands.

kts262 · 10-18-2006, 04:42 PM

Jack + jackstands or a set of ramps.

SD 05 STi · 10-18-2006, 06:31 PM

jack and jackstands.

IUSTi · 10-18-2006, 06:53 PM

yea a set of 4 jack stands will do. Did my whole turbo back with just jack stands and a jack. it should be enough space with 4-5 clicks on the jack stands

**GZA** · 10-18-2006, 08:09 PM

It was a squeeze, but I used the jack that comes with the car and just lifted it from the rear driver tire. It got a little tight when trying to connect it to the downpipe so I lowered the back and moved the jack to the front.
I did this because I don`t have jack stands or a real jack ;(

FujiApples · 10-18-2006, 08:16 PM

jackstands = $16.99/pair at kragen or something

drive up ramps = $39.99 generally

if you dont have a jack get a ramp

hydraulic floor jack = $180

Mayhem13 · 10-18-2006, 08:55 PM

I got my jackstands with a floor jack at sears for like 80 bucks because it was a package deal. def. might be easier with ramps though, it was tight under there, but doable.

***except in my case where i clocked myself in the head with a socket wrench tonight and had to get 3 stitches...but then i came home and finished my install!

karr1008 · 10-18-2006, 09:01 PM

I do not mean to hijack the thread but, in similar topic. How hard and how long it takes to DIY Install an APS 3" TBE on an 06 STI? I have 2 ramps and 2 jackstands. Also what tools I must have for this. Thanks.

**tyler_sti** · 10-18-2006, 09:12 PM

Man stock jack. Isn't that dangerous? The jack could give god for bid. Am I wrong, or do most people not trust being under the car without at least two jackstands?

Dos531 · 10-18-2006, 09:20 PM

I did it with just my shop jack and some ramps. It was hella easy.

***Insane06STi*** · 10-18-2006, 09:21 PM

Ramps will do the trick

karr1008 · 10-18-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Ramps will do the trick

Just ramps and one greasemonkey???

Singletrack · 10-19-2006, 08:09 AM

I use ramps in the front and stands in the back. Pull the car up on ramps, jack it up by the rear diff and put the stands in the factory locations in the back. I have pictures in my journal of some protectors I use on the stands and jack to prevent damage to the diff and side skirts.

FujiApples · 10-19-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler_sti

Man stock jack. Isn't that dangerous? The jack could give god for bid. Am I wrong, or do most people not trust being under the car without at least two jackstands?

+1 i always got at least 2 jackstands and a floor jack under there just in case

10-18-2006, 03:45 PM	#1
JSR82986 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Helix exhaust Location: MD Posts: 100 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	A quick exhaust install question For those of you who have installed your own catback and dont have a lift what do you guys suggest i use to be able to have enough room to do it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-18-2006, 04:00 PM	#2
BenW Grassroots STI Racer Car: aspen 2005 wingless Fav Mod: racecomp tarmac 2 coilovers Location: oklahoma city Posts: 535 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	2 jackstands is enough. lift up the back and do it, or if you have 4, lift the whole car onto jackstands.

10-18-2006, 04:42 PM	#3
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,117 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Jack + jackstands or a set of ramps.

10-18-2006, 06:31 PM	#4
SD 05 STi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bride Zeta III / Advan RGII >=) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,151 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	jack and jackstands.

10-18-2006, 06:53 PM	#5
IUSTi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: EVO Recaro Seats Location: NJ(Home)/IN(College) Posts: 1,319 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	yea a set of 4 jack stands will do. Did my whole turbo back with just jack stands and a jack. it should be enough space with 4-5 clicks on the jack stands

10-18-2006, 08:09 PM	#6
GZA Super Moderator Car: 2005 STi Location: Irvine/Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	It was a squeeze, but I used the jack that comes with the car and just lifted it from the rear driver tire. It got a little tight when trying to connect it to the downpipe so I lowered the back and moved the jack to the front. I did this because I don`t have jack stands or a real jack ;(

10-18-2006, 08:16 PM	#7
FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 254 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	jackstands = $16.99/pair at kragen or something drive up ramps = $39.99 generally if you dont have a jack get a ramp hydraulic floor jack = $180

10-18-2006, 08:55 PM	#8
Mayhem13 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Bride Location: New Jersey Posts: 352 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I got my jackstands with a floor jack at sears for like 80 bucks because it was a package deal. def. might be easier with ramps though, it was tight under there, but doable. ***except in my case where i clocked myself in the head with a socket wrench tonight and had to get 3 stitches...but then i came home and finished my install!

10-18-2006, 09:01 PM	#9
karr1008 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: STG2+/Swaybars/RCE blacks coming soon Location: STI endangered species la Posts: 910 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	I do not mean to hijack the thread but, in similar topic. How hard and how long it takes to DIY Install an APS 3" TBE on an 06 STI? I have 2 ramps and 2 jackstands. Also what tools I must have for this. Thanks.

10-18-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,709 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Man stock jack. Isn't that dangerous? The jack could give god for bid. Am I wrong, or do most people not trust being under the car without at least two jackstands?

10-18-2006, 09:20 PM	#11
Dos531 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Evo IX SE Fav Mod: My skillz Location: Redlands/Riverside CA Posts: 668 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I did it with just my shop jack and some ramps. It was hella easy.

10-18-2006, 09:21 PM	#12
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Ramps will do the trick

10-19-2006, 08:09 AM	#14
Singletrack Spec C Club Car: 04 Impreza WRX STi Fav Mod: La Quarta Stella Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 1,447 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	I use ramps in the front and stands in the back. Pull the car up on ramps, jack it up by the rear diff and put the stands in the factory locations in the back. I have pictures in my journal of some protectors I use on the stands and jack to prevent damage to the diff and side skirts.