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Author Topic: How to unhook exhaust springs?  (Read 1107 times)
Wzed
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« on: May 22, 2019, 06:58:26 PM »

I need to take my exhaust system apart, but I can't get the springs that hold it together to come off; should I just take a pair of needle-nose pliers and pull them apart, or is there some special technique or tool?
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2019, 07:12:07 PM »

There’s a tool:

FMF Racing 11231 Pipe Spring Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOPMQG/

But I have used needle-nosed pliers and you can do it if you’re careful. I’d highly recommend safety glasses tho. They are on there pretty good.
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2019, 07:18:39 PM »

I've got one like that, it's quite good.

And yeah, glasses always.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2019, 08:09:25 PM »

Go to local NAPA store and get this if you are in a hurry.



https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER3474

(I personally like NAPA one better than more common "T" handle type.



https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motion-pro-heavy-duty-spring-hook/
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2019, 09:05:54 AM »

Thanks guys!  I figured I must be missing something.  I always looked at those things and thought, "That's enough to hold my exhaust together?"  Turns out it definitely is.
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2019, 11:00:41 AM »

You'll be happy when you use that tool. It's a life saver for taking them on and off.
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2019, 11:50:48 AM »

Yep, then getting them back on.
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