🔧 Rugged Ridge 17660.02 Steel Black Exhaust Header for 99-06 Jeep XJ/ZJ/TJ, 4.0L - Enhanced Performance and Durability Review

I'm doing this to reflect the 4 star rating! Why would anyone give a lower rating because they don't know how to use their car! I don't think anyone looks at this and says it's going to be easy, that's a headline!

I like distributors in general but on my 2001 Jeep Wrangler they are not easy to install hence only 4 stars, it's a few screws that are very difficult to reach and a few that are difficult to reach can be fitted with a spare wrench and that makes tightening to spec a hassle and on my jeep they have to be tightened in the correct order or you will leak and your engine will go out of control when you start it (trust me me, I know it) . But overall I like them and would buy them again.

Good overall fit, especially for the price. The seal inlets need trimming so I would recommend either cleaning the seal or getting an OEM. ALL manifolds have a specific installation method, this one is no different (FIG. 1) = this bolt is everyone's complaint, so install it before installing any other bolt (except for the makeshift bolt on the back to hold the manifold ). (Picture 3) = Use a 6" snap-on 15 degree swivel extension and short sleeve, the next back can be tightened from below with…

UPDATE: Had to take it off again to fix more cracked welds. This time the weld on the rear O2 sensor broke about 3/4 around the sensor. 2 new cracks appeared at the junction of the rear manifold and the junction of the front manifold also broke. One of the primary elements also had a cracked flange. Looks like it was cooked by a drunk monkey! Welds are on the inside of pipes where they don't belong. And there is a mess! It's a pain to install! You'll learn new 4-letter words by installing this…