Oil pan protection
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haha touche...I've been waiting for your 2 cents...So, if I were to buy a new 1310 drive shaft(on the "to do" list), would I have no need for the AFE Y-Pipe? Or more specifically, is it known for sure that there are no issues with the cross over pipe and a smaller diameter drive shaft? What did you guys do on Rubicat??
I always like finding the best solution for a problem.
I always like finding the best solution for a problem.
...but then again there are only a bajillion of them, so i guess that would get kinda tricky...
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you would not need the y-pipe if you were to install a 1310 shaft. heck, we are running a 1350 front shaft on rubicat with it's coil overs that provide 12" of travel and made no modifications to the exhaust cross over - no problem.
Thanks for the input!
and that's the problem, there are so many manufacturers of everything and all offering different solutions, the best you can do is to work around stock setups and go from there.
I'm a big believer in "less is more"
Last edited by wayoflife; Apr 21, 2012 at 09:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by FlameRedJK
I really like the simplicity of the EVO ProTek skid system but, have they ironed out the problem of the interference with the AFE Y-Pipe? I would love it if they could make it work.
Otherwise I will be going with RIVER Raider Offroads skids...assuming their skids will work with the AFE Y-Pipe...
Otherwise I will be going with RIVER Raider Offroads skids...assuming their skids will work with the AFE Y-Pipe...
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you won't so long as the shocks you are running are short enough to prevent your drive shaft from making contact with the cross over. from what i understand, that is the case with the kit you have.
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just to prove a point, this is a shot of our JE Reel 1350 front drive shaft on rubicat with coil overs installed, no exhaust modifications and at a full droop...
as you can see, there is NO contact or clearance issues.
as you can see, there is NO contact or clearance issues.
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One more vote for the Evo 3 piece system, that's what I have. For $400, it's a really good deal. For that price, you're getting a 3 piece system while other manufacturers you can barely get the oil pan skid for that.
Not necessary on the 2012, it comes with an evap skid. I do recommend moving it to the left a little bit or relocating it. My last wheeling trip my rear DS boot got torn, looks like it hit the evap skid.
Not necessary on the 2012, it comes with an evap skid. I do recommend moving it to the left a little bit or relocating it. My last wheeling trip my rear DS boot got torn, looks like it hit the evap skid.
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Sweet! I will be kicking myself in the ass every time I see that $300.00 Y-Pipe laying around the garage but definitely putting the factory pipe back on and getting a new drive shaft...I was already planning on going with J.E. Reel shafts so I am pleased to see you are having no issues with their shaft.