removing the hanger

[jackh]

im installing my exhaust this friday and i want to get everything sorted out before i start. anyone know an easy way to remove the hanger?

 

[GmcLbz]

Spray some Wd-40 on it and it should come right off with no issues.

 

[FactoryMX]

flat head screw driver and some help from a buddy

 

[jackh]

thanks guys. cant wait till friday afternoon.

 

[jackh]

the exhaust shouldn't throw any codes right?

my cel is on right now and i was gonna have it read before the install and then a day or two after to see if anything showed up as a result

 

[GmcLbz]

If you have a set of jackstands you should be able to get the exhaust out in one piece, which is nice if you are ever going to resell the truck.

 

[durallymax]

WD40 and some pursuasion gets them off. Exhaust shouldnt throw codes.

If you dont ever plan on reinstalling the exhaust Ive found its easiest to cut the hangers with a sawzall right where they connect to the exhaust, then they just pop right out.

 

[tinman22]

might throw a code if your removing the cat if this is the 07 your doing this to. my 06 didnt throw a code for the first 5 months.then after that everey once in a while i'd get a cel.

 

[jackh]

ya im gonna drive it up on blocks before the install. not even sure why i want to keep the stock system, just peice of mind i guess. ive heard its a good idea in case something big witht he turbo or engine happens, you can put the stock back on. its gonna be a hassle though, ill have to find a place to put it. maybe the attick. and yes this is an 07 that its goin on

 

[blackduramax07]

Everyone is right about the hanger. Just spray some type of lubricant on the hanger.

You will eventually throw a code after installing your exhaust. Particularly w/ a cat delete. I figure you will eventually be doing a cai box or the ppe mod soon too. The ecm doesn't care for that much air going through your motor.

 

[FactoryMX]

let us know if you have any trouble on friday

 

[tinman22]

I found that driving up on blocks wont work because you have to get the exhaust past the axle. you need to get the frame up and let the axle droop. I used a jack and picked the truck up by the hitch. slid right out after that. and if I recall I went forward with it.

 

[FactoryMX]

I found that driving up on blocks wont work because you have to get the exhaust past the axle. you need to get the frame up and let the axle droop. I used a jack and picked the truck up by the hitch. slid right out after that. and if I recall I went forward with it.

thats exactly what i did

 

[tinman22]

yea I didnt think that big ass muffler was gonna get past the rear suspension and frame . its that whole square peg round hole thing.

 

[jackh]

dam thats a good idea

 

[RCH]

I found that driving up on blocks wont work because you have to get the exhaust past the axle. you need to get the frame up and let the axle droop. I used a jack and picked the truck up by the hitch. slid right out after that. and if I recall I went forward with it.

:rockon:
WD 40 and channel locks worked for me. Hook one side behind the rubber and the other on the end of the hanger,squeezed the pliers and it slid right off. I used a floor jack to lift the frame, looped it around the axle it came out pretty easy. good luck.

 

[bigBOOST]

let us know how it goes because i think im going to be doing this soon also!

 

[Fearnot]

:rockon:
WD 40 and channel locks worked for me. Hook one side behind the rubber and the other on the end of the hanger,squeezed the pliers and it slid right off. .........

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