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2012 exhaust spacers needed?

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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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Default 2012 exhaust spacers needed?

Already have a rubi spring swap thet netted just under 2 inches. I am about to add a 2.5 budget boost on top of that. Are the spacers needed? At only $40 they arnt a problem, I just don't want them if I don't need them.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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I know it is more money but I would sugest getting a new 1310 front drive shaft instead, you will end up needing it in the long run anyways. But yes you will need to do one or the other.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:25 AM
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Spacers are not needed. I have a 3.5" rk lift and its fine. For now but the ds will be much better and safer
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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I've heard the spacers tend to fall out or loosen up. I took mine to an exhaust shop and just had them cut and redo that section of pipe.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rb1boxer_3
Spacers are not needed. I have a 3.5" rk lift and its fine. For now but the ds will be much better and safer
You have never flex then, spacers or a driveshaft is absolutely needed on the 2012 with any kind of lift

Originally Posted by 12HTownSahara
I've heard the spacers tend to fall out or loosen up. I took mine to an exhaust shop and just had them cut and redo that section of pipe.

the spacers will not just loosen up or fall out.


I would suggest replacing the front driveshaft with an after market 1310. If you do any kind of wheeling you will eventually destroy the factory shaft.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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the spacers gave me like an inch. it was enough for my 3.5 at full droop, but if i did it again, id just weld in a section of pipe. id go with the drive shaft, youll need it eventually. unless you don't have the money now thatd be the only reason why i wouldn't go DS
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by awinski
the spacers gave me like an inch. it was enough for my 3.5 at full droop, but if i did it again, id just weld in a section of pipe. id go with the drive shaft, youll need it eventually. unless you don't have the money now thatd be the only reason why i wouldn't go DS
I have the money but a new driveshaft isn't an option due to my warranty. I don't wheel this jeep too hard, it's my daily driver and I'm building a cj7 on Dana 60s, 500hp motor, and 44s, so with that being said, will my jk be ok when daily driving and mild wheeling? Are the exhaust spacers needed?
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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A new drive shaft will void the warranty, why is that?
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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If the dealer wants to void your warranty, the lift already gives them the reason to. The drive shaft will not realy change the warranty position.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JKbender
If the dealer wants to void your warranty, the lift already gives them the reason to. The drive shaft will not realy change the warranty position.
I have already gotten the ok to do the lift as long as I don't mess with the axles or shafts
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