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aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
aFe MACH Force-Xp Hi-Tuck 3in 409 SS 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0/3.6 Axle-Back Exhaust aFe AFE49-48080
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aFe MACH Force-Xp 3-Inch Hi-Tuck Axle-Back Exhaust — Jeep Wrangler JL

$ 741.25 $ 593.00
$ 593.00

3-inch Hi-Tuck axle-back with a muffler and heat shield

The aFe 49-48080 MACH Force-Xp axle-back uses 3-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing, a free-flowing stainless muffler and a slash-cut outlet. It retains the factory front resonator and uses the original over-axle connection and rubber isolation mounts. The selected package includes a cargo-tray heat shield; separate black and polished tips are optional accessories.

Key Features

  • Selected aFe part 49-48080.
  • 3-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing with hand MIG-welded construction.
  • Free-flowing stainless muffler for the manufacturer’s performance-tuned sound description.
  • Hi-Tuck routing for off-road clearance; no measured height or angle improvement is supplied.
  • One supplied heat shield installs on the driver-side cargo tray as shown in the selected guide.
  • Factory mounting locations and a 2.5-inch band-clamp connection; no cutting or drilling is specified.
  • Tipless package; the manufacturer lists separate optional black or polished tips.

Fitment

Current exact manufacturer applications explicitly list 3.6L gas 2018–2026, 2.0L turbo gas 2019–2026, 2.0L hybrid 2018–2020, 3.6L hybrid 2020–2023 and 2.0L 4xe plug-in hybrid 2021–2025. Both two- and four-door configurations are named. The guide visibly reads 2018–2026 while underlying extracted text retains an older 2022 endpoint. The complete exact HPT Autosport table supports the named scopes below. Its generic 2.5-inch description does not replace the exact current manufacturer’s 3-inch system specification. Do not infer V8, diesel, Gladiator or 2026 4xe coverage; the Freedom 2022 gap remains.

Years Make Model Submodel Application / source qualification
2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Freedom 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023 Jeep Wrangler Freedom 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023 Jeep Wrangler High Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler High Altitude 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023 Jeep Wrangler High Tide 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Islander 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2024-2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023-2026 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Freedom 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Tide 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Islander 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Sport 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2026 Jeep Wrangler Willys 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe 2.0L turbo 4xe plug-in hybrid; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.
2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys Sport 2.0L turbo / 3.6L; confirm exact engine and equipment; Current exact secondary named scope within manufacturer coverage.

Specifications

Detail Value
Manufacturer Part Number 49-48080
Product type Axle Back
System Axle-back with muffler; 3-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing, hand MIG-welded.
Factory connection One 2.5-inch band clamp 05-41061 at the factory over-axle connection. The connection size does not change the manufacturer’s 3-inch main tubing specification.
Formal contents Muffler assembly 05-144612, 2.5-inch band clamp 05-41061 and heat shield 05-46349.
Heat protection Clean the driver-side cargo-tray area behind the driver and install the supplied heat shield as shown in Photo A. No shield material, adhesive specification or extra shield hardware is established.
Optional tips Separate black 49T30451-B09 or polished 49T30451-P09 tips are listed as optional accessories, not included parts.
Selected guide One page, all seven steps, component diagram and Photo A; document 06-86497, updated March 2021. Visible application ends 2026; extracted text retains 2022.
Tightening / follow-up Position the muffler assembly, tighten the connection clamp, recheck all work and re-tighten that clamp after 50–100 miles. No numerical torque or fixed clearance dimension is printed.
Performance / emissions No selected measured power, decibel or drone result is established. Manufacturer says no CARB EO number is required; this does not approve unrelated converter changes or the complete modified vehicle.
UPC 802959602775

What's Included

  • The 49-48080 kit includes one muffler assembly 05-144612, one 2.5-inch band clamp 05-41061 and one heat shield 05-46349.
  • No separate exhaust tip is included. Optional black and polished tip references are separate purchases.
  • Retain the original rubber isolation mounts and factory over-axle pipe. No intake filter, silicone coupling, catalytic converter or replacement sensor is established as supplied.

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FAQ

What is the 49-48080?

It is the 3-inch 409 stainless Hi-Tuck axle-back with a muffler assembly, connection clamp and driver-side cargo-tray heat shield for the documented Wrangler JL applications.

Does this package include a muffler?

Yes. The selected diagram lists muffler assembly 05-144612. It replaces the factory rear axle-back assembly and retains the front resonator; it is not the separate muffler-delete pipe design.

Is the heat shield required by the guide?

Yes. Step 3 directs cleaning the driver-side cargo-tray area behind the driver and installing the supplied heat shield there, as shown in Photo A. Do not omit that step.

Why is the supplied clamp 2.5 inches on a 3-inch system?

The exact manufacturer specifies 3-inch main tubing, while the selected guide names a 2.5-inch band for the factory over-axle connection. Keep those two dimensions distinct.

Are either of the optional tips included?

No. This package has a slash-cut outlet. The black and polished tips listed by the manufacturer are separate optional accessories.

Does it fit 4xe and both door styles?

The exact manufacturer explicitly names both two- and four-door configurations and separately lists 2.0L 4xe plug-in hybrid coverage for 2021–2025. Follow the exact named scopes and powertrain requirements; do not extend that 4xe approval to 2026.

Is cutting, drilling or a numerical torque specified?

The exact manufacturer says no cutting or drilling is required. The guide directs positioning the assembly and tightening its connection clamp but gives no numerical torque or fixed clearance dimension. Re-tighten the clamp after 50–100 miles.

Does the guide discuss first-start smoke or guarantee drone-free sound?

It notes that the axle-back may emit smoke for the first few minutes on initial startup. That note does not establish a drone-free or measured sound result, and it does not replace checking the complete installation for an actual fault.

Installation Instructions

  1. Confirm aFe 49-48080 against the exact vehicle and installed equipment. Inventory the actual components and follow the selected manufacturer instructions and current vehicle service requirements.
  2. Read the complete selected seven-step guide and verify exact engine and equipment. Let the exhaust cool, wear eye and hand protection and support the vehicle safely; use a jack or stand to support the muffler during removal and refitting. Professional installation is recommended.
  3. Lubricating the original rubber isolation mounts may ease removal and installation. Remove the original axle-back from the rear, preserving those rubber mounts for reuse.
  4. Clean the area on the driver-side cargo tray behind the driver and install supplied heat shield 05-46349 there, following Photo A. Do not omit the heat protection.
  5. Place supplied 2.5-inch band clamp 05-41061 over the muffler assembly’s connection. Join the assembly to the factory over-axle pipe and seat its hangers in the original rubber isolation mounts.
  6. Position the muffler assembly and tighten the connection clamp. Recheck all work before removing the vehicle from stands. No numerical torque or fixed clearance dimension is printed. Re-tighten the clamp after 50–100 miles; the guide notes possible smoke for the first few minutes on initial startup.

California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

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