Has anybody else crushed their exhaust on the front drive shaft? How did you fix it?

 

I remember my bud did that to his jeep couple weeks back.
and he just cut out the crushed part and welded new pipe were he cut out the old one.

 

Just to make sure. Are you guaranteed its crushed? On my 98 at least (maybe older too), there is a dent in the pipe from the factory to make more clearance for the driveshaft. Could you post pics?

 

That dent is from the factory. My 89, 91, and 00 models all have it as did the 87 and 90 models I used to have.

 

Sorry no pics but will have to replace it regardless due to the 2 inch split. Was looking in getting this http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...y_Code=PER_EXH but is it a complete exhaust?

 

No, this replaces everything after the cat. so all your getting really is a muffler and the pipe to run it out back.

 

http://http://www.amazon.com/Walker-...arId=001search for it hear

 

get a flex pipe some clamps and some putty if you need it done quick and real cheap

 

This is what you need - you can get it online or at the parts store

This doesnt have a dent like stock exhaust do so be careful

 

Glad I came in this thread, that pipe is all beat up and leaking on my XJ and I was wondering where to get a hold of a replacement. That Walker one looks like it would fit the bill. I was thinking someone might make a mandrel bent one but I assume that probably isn't necessary for a stock 4.0L?

If I get the Walker replacement what are the chances of the driveshaft hitting it? Would you guys recommend denting it in a bit before installing it or should I just wait and see what happens?

 

Though there is a factory "dent" in the exhaust to help clear the driveshaft, I have actually hit this portion with the yoke on my front axle. Easy enough to tell, if it's shiny theres been contact. Only real fix is to re-route the whole front exhaust or extend your bumpstops so the axle can't move that far

 

no ****, so this is factory? I was just thinking this past weekend, "how in the hell did that happen?!?!"

 

Yeah thats factory and its not to clear the driveline. Its to generate some back pressure to help the engine run better.

 

makes sense. another example why people shouldn't "improve" their Jeeps without understanding what's the reasoning...

 

No the dent is to clear the front yoke. If you dont believe me, install the walker pipe on a stock height jeep and go wheel it. You will need a new manifold before long and maybe ruin your pinion bearing