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      01-27-2019, 08:43 PM   #2651
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Originally Posted by jagster936 View Post
I've been researching and cannot find a clear answer, can I leave the large and small exhaust shield out if I remove the DEF tanks? It won't get too hot below the trunk if the shields are removed? Exhaust will be aftermarket with mufflers

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Heat shields were there to protect the plastic urea tanks. The steel chassis will be fine. I've been under mine after driving many times. Chassis is cool. I don't have mufflers and my exhaust is custom though. i will edit in link to my thread to show you distance of pipes to structure.
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