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Exhaust spacers needed?

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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Default Exhaust spacers needed?

Just ordered the RK 2.5 kit a day ago and was wondering am I going to need to install exhaust spacers or will I be fine with that kit? I have a 2013 2 Door Rubi.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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You will need the spacer I put the same kit on my 13 JKU
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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I have a 2.5 TF lift with 1/2" spacers on my 13 and have not installed exhaust spacers. I tested mine to see how much room I had for the driveshaft to droop and had a good amount. My stock driveshaft has not rubbed and is still going after 12000 miles since the lift and a lot of offloading. Do you need a spacer? No, but you might not be as lucky as me and my DS might get damaged any day. When it does I'm going with CV shafts.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Even with the 2 door?, I have a 2" spacer kit on it now and it seems like theres plenty of room, anyone have this setup on a 2012+ 2 door?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hooper
I have a 2.5 TF lift with 1/2" spacers on my 13 and have not installed exhaust spacers. I tested mine to see how much room I had for the driveshaft to droop and had a good amount. My stock driveshaft has not rubbed and is still going after 12000 miles since the lift and a lot of offloading. Do you need a spacer? No, but you might not be as lucky as me and my DS might get damaged any day. When it does I'm going with CV shafts.
Ok thx, I guess I was typing my last post at the same time you were.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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2.5 max travel on my 2 door and I needed exhaust spacers and aftermarket ds. Even then, the space between is minimal. You have to think what length of shocks you'll use. That'll determine if you need one it not.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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For what it's worth, I tore the rubber boot on my 2012 2dr with just a 2.5" teraflex BB. If anyone needs an exhaust spacer I have a brand new never installed teraflex exhaust spacer I can ship to you for $25
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202
For what it's worth, I tore the rubber boot on my 2012 2dr with just a 2.5" teraflex BB. If anyone needs an exhaust spacer I have a brand new never installed teraflex exhaust spacer I can ship to you for $25
thats a good deal ^ bump for u
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202
For what it's worth, I tore the rubber boot on my 2012 2dr with just a 2.5" teraflex BB. If anyone needs an exhaust spacer I have a brand new never installed teraflex exhaust spacer I can ship to you for $25
I will let you know on that after I install my lift and see if its needed!
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