How to unhook exhaust springs?

[Wzed]

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?

[amcjen]

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.

[Speeddog]

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

And yeah, glasses always.

[S21FOLGORE]

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/

[Wzed]

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.

[Heath]

You'll be happy when you use that tool. It's a life saver for taking them on and off.

[koko64]

Yep, then getting them back on.