exhaust kits?

[MikeP]

ok so im on walck's (my fav place) and i need a complete exhaust and i wanna know what the difference is

https://walcks4wd.com/complete-exhaust.html

https://walcks4wd.com/complete-exhaust-4-cylinder-with-original-exhaust-hangers-cj2a-cj3a-cj3b-models.html

[Rus Curtis]

Mike,
The second link cut off the last part of your link.� Cut/Paste got me to the other to compare.�

I'll confess, I stared for a while and I think I see the diff.� Cheap one is suffix -K1 and the more expensive is suffix -K2.

Both say they fit the same vehicles.� The difference I see is the more expensive kit has "period correct hangers."� Look close and you'll see the diff (the cheaper kit has generic hangers).�

BTW I'm using generic hangers on mine.� They'll need a plate or large washer up top of the rubber dampener to anchor it properly and keep it from tearing loose when attaching to the frame.�

[MikeP]

so the more expensive kit would be my best option as its a direct bolt on no mods or extra pieces needed

[Rus Curtis]

IMHO, it would be correct if you are after an accurate restoration.� The only thing the other would need is washers and attachment bolts - maybe.

I'd call Walck's and ask if the cheaper version is as pictured or if the hangers have hardware to attach to the frame, i.e are they complete generic hangers?� Then you'll know.

FWIW, the Parts Manual (PM) I have says, the bolts are 5/16" x 24 and vary from 3/4" to 1" in length (just get all 1").� So to have a complete set, you'd need bolts, flat washer, lock washer (and also a large fender washer) and finally a nut for each.

There may be a bit of fabricating needed.� You may have remnants of hangers still on your jeep that can be reused.

What I do see missing on both is an additional hanger on the tail pipe that attaches to the spare tire reinforcement under the wheel well.� Since I used generic hangers, it was no big deal to add that.� �Mine has hangers front and rear of the muffler and the tail pipe is pretty stiff BUT the PM shows a hanger there.

[MikeP]

ill have to crawl under there and see what is left and reusable