cat bypass springs....

[robtdonna]

Installed my cat bypass and yes the top spring is as difficult as everyone says it is. But after looking at it, wondering why a clamp wouldn't work. Anyone try one? Thinking I may investigate.....

 

[stormtrooper]

Yes the top one is a bitch.I figured a way to do it pretty quick and after its done its done.Probably never have to mess with it again :thumbup:

 

[Dragonfly]

I purchased a headlight spring tool. Well worth the $14.00 and have found other uses for it so it definitely has paid for itself.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: The right tool; for the right job! :thumbup:
I learned about their importance back when I was always pulling expansion chambers off of my two-stroke snowmobiles.

 

[cuznjohn]

it's still hard even with the tool, someone on here had a good idea, they said to mount the one side of the spring, and use a string through the other side to stretch the spring to get it on

 

[Marker]

I purchased a headlight spring tool. Well worth the $14.00 and have found other uses for it so it definitely has paid for itself.

have used the same tool to remove exhaust pipie springs on snowmobiles and also helped a friend install his cat bypass. right tool for the job

 

[robtdonna]

CUZ, also read that, tried it , did not work for me. Oh well. :banghead:

it's still hard even with the tool, someone on here had a good idea, they said to mount the one side of the spring, and use a string through the other side to stretch the spring to get it on

 

[cptjam]

Wire coat hanger

Coat hanger. Stretch out, wrap around a screwdriver as a handle. Pull spring in place. Cut hanger away. Done. Free. Painless!

 

[Bob Denman]

Unless the Missus figures out where the coathangers are disappearing to... :shocked:

 

[kep-up]

have used the same tool to remove exhaust pipie springs on snowmobiles and also helped a friend install his cat bypass. right tool for the job

One of these comes with the Yoshimura R77 pipe. FYI.