Need some help :)

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    So today i was going to try and get the exhaust pipes off because of it being rusted and having holes on it. But the bolts were rusted on really good. I was a little nervous to put force into it. Do you guys know where would be a good safe place to set up the jacks for me to get under there? Pictures would certainly help:thumbs2:
     
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    Jack-stands can go under the sub-frames but the jacking points are on the outside rails - look for the notch in the ridge that hangs down where the metal is joined.

    A 50/50 mix of ATF and Kerosine makes the best penetrating oil you can get but to free up rusted bolts use soapy water - it will free the bolt better than any oil or cutting fluid.
     
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    If you use a sawzall make sure you wear eye protection...Rusty Metal fragments in your eye aren't fun.
     
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