Issue installing MBRP Catback - Help!

[Bitis_Gabonica]

I this is not a super difficult install but I'm already running into issues getting the factory system off which I know is one piece.

I've just started the process of installing MBRP Catback Exhaust....I only have ramps and I know that part of the issue but I can't get the main clamps behind the resonator to slide at all! They been loosened completely and the metal tabs bent up but one of the clamps (driver side see pics) looks like it is actually welded to the front pipe headed up to the cats. The passenger side client does not have that welded bar and it does not slide hardly at all either.

Note: I've already unbolted and pulled off the MID-rear hanger and the whole assembly moves SLIGHTLY but those clamps don't slide at all. They wiggle but don't slide.

Help!

Driver Side:

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[maddawg57]

Sawzall

 

[Fenix]

They don't move a whole lot, but if one is stuck you might try to persuade it with a flat head screwdriver and a mallet.

I had to take all the body mounted hangers off to get my stock system to slide out. It didn't go as easy as the videos made it seem. Luckily I had a helper and a lift

 

[Bitis_Gabonica]

That's what I did… I had unbolted the very rear hangers but did not pull them off completely once I did that the whole lower section dropped and I was able to shimmy and pull it out that sucker was heavy ... I will say I was able to do it without getting completely under the car mainly because I need to mix in a salad but the front section I was able to do from the side reaching underneath and the rear section was left it on ramps.

Thanks for the replies-

 

[VinnAY]

Pound on the resonator with a heavy mallet in the direction of the rear of the car (of course)

 

[Pony15]

Move it up and down and side to side as you apply traction with the help of a friend and use a mallet if you need it.

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