Problem removing bolts behind the cat: hangar in the way?

AK-X8 · 2009-07-21 16:00:23

I'm installing a new cat-back, and I'm stuck on the second bolt behind the cat. The hangar seems to be right in the way and I can't get my ratchet back there. I'm sure many of you have seen this when you installed new cat-backs. Just wondering what the remedy is for this. Thanks in advance. :dunno:

07-21-2009, 01:37 PM

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Jon316G

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I have never ran into this problem.
I've always had plenty of room for a ratchet and deep socket.
Can you use an extension to get around the hanger?
Maybe use a swivel with it too?

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07-21-2009, 10:18 PM

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Deepwell socket. I think I know which you're talking about, I had probs with that one when I used a stubby socket.

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07-21-2009, 10:26 PM

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Yeah... deep is needed because you have to remove the nut compressing the spring.

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07-21-2009, 10:34 PM

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deep socket ftw.

remember when u shop for deep socket, buy the impact ones, even you dont have an impact/air tools.

those thing will last forever, you can abuse the **** outa it and it will still work.