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Mar 14, 2011 | 12:51 PM

-WILL-

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Muffler Removal

how do you disconnect the muffler from the 4 black flexers?

Mar 14, 2011 | 12:57 PM

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A spray of silicone lube is best, but oil or WD-40 works.

Mar 14, 2011 | 01:53 PM

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Elbow grease works.

Mar 14, 2011 | 02:16 PM

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silicone lube and... http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-38350-Ex.../dp/B0012S9A5U

Mar 14, 2011 | 02:29 PM

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wd-40 and a flat head, spray your wd-40 on the flat head and on the rubber hanger. Those mf'ers will pop off.

Mar 14, 2011 | 06:41 PM

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ok. i was extremely confused because it didnt look like it was supposed to come off at all. thanks guys

Mar 14, 2011 | 07:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by L337fpc

wd-40 and a flat head, spray your wd-40 on the flat head and on the rubber hanger. Those mf'ers will pop off.

This is a very common method, really gotta soak that flat head to make sure it slides in nicely (thats what she said)

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ok. i was extremely confused because it didnt look like it was supposed to come off at all. thanks guys

Lol well teeechhhnically its not supposed to come off, its supposed to stay up there nice and snug so average joe johnson doesn't have his exhaust randomly fall off after years of wear and tear

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