Issues putting on mufflers
02-02-2015, 11:53 PM
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: North Carolina
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02-03-2015, 05:15 AM
#13
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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yes that pic is perfect. I was afraid that might be the case as ive had my mufflers put on by a shop. I have noticed two things though, one my hangers are worn out lol yours look new. Is there any difference between the steel ones and rubber ones. Second what bolts are you using they look different/better than the ones i'm using. If i can id like to avoid drilling. I havent tried putting them on without hanger.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-...s-hangers.html
I believe the Stainless Steel replacement hangers are cheaper than the OEM Ford hangers. Pretty sure the bolts came with the hangers, but I would have used stainless steel ones if the ones with the hangers where not stainless steel.
I would try putting the bolts on with out the hangers to see if they tighten down. If they do perhaps you just need longer bolts. If not unfortunately pretty sure the nuts are stripped in the frame rail.
02-03-2015, 06:12 AM
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
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um, I did an axle-back on my 2010 (which is pretty much the same as the '05-09) and I didn't have the problems you're having. stop using box wrenches or ratchet wrenches and buy/borrow a real ratchet and set of sockets and extensions.
if the weld nuts were broken you wouldn't even be able to thread the bolts in.
if the weld nuts were broken you wouldn't even be able to thread the bolts in.
02-05-2015, 03:26 PM
#15
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The hangers I have are Stainless Steel by SR Performance (American Muscle).
http://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-...s-hangers.html
I believe the Stainless Steel replacement hangers are cheaper than the OEM Ford hangers. Pretty sure the bolts came with the hangers, but I would have used stainless steel ones if the ones with the hangers where not stainless steel.
I would try putting the bolts on with out the hangers to see if they tighten down. If they do perhaps you just need longer bolts. If not unfortunately pretty sure the nuts are stripped in the frame rail.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-...s-hangers.html
I believe the Stainless Steel replacement hangers are cheaper than the OEM Ford hangers. Pretty sure the bolts came with the hangers, but I would have used stainless steel ones if the ones with the hangers where not stainless steel.
I would try putting the bolts on with out the hangers to see if they tighten down. If they do perhaps you just need longer bolts. If not unfortunately pretty sure the nuts are stripped in the frame rail.
02-05-2015, 04:06 PM
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ft. Worth Tx
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I wouldn't think that all the new bolts wont tighten in their respective places unless they are the wrong size bolts. I don't think all the captured nuts are stripped either. if the prior ones fell out then they may have vibrated enough to basically saw off all the threads and now you have a bigger problem as your best bet is to weld the hangers in place. take one bolt to HD or wherever and get the next size up and try that. good luck
Last edited by bl817; 02-05-2015 at 04:10 PM.
02-08-2015, 11:22 AM
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: North Carolina
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No I dont have one. All I have is few tools. Im installing my mufflers without a lift a jack stand or jacks. Do you have link to where I can buy a M8-1.25. The threads are good cause I just bought new bolts.