SpruceJedi

This is probably super **** and ridiculous but here it goes.

I have a 2000 xj and I have the borla stainless 2.5" exhaust on it. I also have a JCR spare tire carrier rear bumper on it. I just had the bumper Bed-lined and I was curious how much I should have the tailpipe stick out from the back. I don't know if I would be hot enough to damage the paint on the bumper or not. Should I just make it flush with the back edge of the bumper? Just curious what everyone else does. Thanks.

93XJLI

where the shackle is is fine. mine is way farther back and got bent up and it started to fade my paint.

Driftunit

Most people do a turn down back there by either keeping the stock tip or making their own when they do a kit. Ive yet to put a rear bumper back on mine but i decided to go straight out with it. I dont think im gonna have an issue but to give you an idea theres a build thread in my sig im doing on my black jeep. Ill be updating it tomorrow with more exhaust pics actually. You should check it out. Hope it helps

SpruceJedi

Yeah a down turned tailpipe would be nice. However the Borla comes with a nice chromed out straight tip. It has a space between the pipe and the chrome tip so I am hoping that would provide some relief from any heat. That is a good point that was a made about smashing it up on the trail.

I will check out your build for sure! THanks for the info.

Driftunit

thank you sir i have my pics up now btw. sorry for the quality, my iphone has seen better days