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      09-29-2008, 08:53 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by tmw139 View Post
Actually, in the AFE kit, the dual cone filters are stabilized by the heat shield with a bolt that attaches the heat shield to the center of the filter tube assembly. That is the purpose of the cross tube between the two filter tubes.

Without the heat shield, you are relying on the hose clamps at the factory intake tubes to stabilize the filters and filter tube assembly.
True; forgot about that center bolt...my bad.
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