any tips to make this go any easier? i have a 02 3.0 5speed just wondering if theres any tips to make the job quick and easy!

 

Not sure about the 3.0, but have a torch to heat the exhaust bolts. They are a HUGE PITA on a 4.0....though not sure how bad rust will be for you though.

 

if hes in Cali i'll vote no rust....

 

Like stated above my problem was the rusted exhaust bolts. Somebody that was helping me gave me a bad socket on the impact and it striped one of the heads. everything else is pretty simple

 

do a body lift first! lol

 

Haha thats what im doing now to get mine out!

 

haha well mines got a body lift so thats a plus i guess and also not much rust on the bolts so thats 2 plus's so far!

 

I just helped a friend pull his out... or attempt to. Ran into problems with a few of the top side bolts. Lots of stiff extensions, breaker bar, and impact wrench helped. Good luck, hopefully you won't run into too many issues.