aFe Rebel Axle-Back Exhaust with Quad Polished Tips — Jeep Wrangler JK V6

Rebel axle-back with quad polished outlets for Wrangler JK V6

The aFe 49-48086-P Rebel axle-back combines 2.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing, a high-flow 409 stainless muffler and four polished 3.5-inch outlets. The four outlets belong to two supplied dual-outlet tip assemblies. Factory-style hangers provide direct bolt-on installation without cutting or modifications for the documented JK V6 application.

Key Features

• Selected aFe part 49-48086-P.
• 2.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing and high-flow 409 stainless muffler.
• MIG-welded construction with factory-style hanger locations.
• Two polished stainless dual-outlet tip assemblies create four 3.5-inch outlets, each with a laser-etched aFe POWER logo.
• The selected formal bill uses one 409 stainless muffler assembly and three 2.5-inch bands; the 304 muffler and black tips are separate alternatives.
• Current exact manufacturer covers two- and four-door JK V6 models: 2007–2011 3.8L and 2012–2018 3.6L.
• No cutting or modifications specified for the documented application; no measured power or drone guarantee is established.

Fitment

Exact current manufacturer applications list JK gas V6 3.8L for 2007–2011 and JK gas V6 3.6L for 2012–2018. The complete exact named secondary table lists both Wrangler ranges through 2018 and eight explicit 2018 Wrangler JK names. To retain the actual model identity, the five broad Wrangler ranges end at 2017, the explicit 2018 scopes use Wrangler JK, and the obsolete JK-as-submodel entry is removed. Sport S and Unlimited Sport S remain 2016 under Wrangler and 2018 under Wrangler JK, without inventing 2017 coverage. No JL or V8 approval is inferred.

Specifications

What's Included

• The 49-48086-P kit includes one selected 409 stainless muffler assembly 05-244013.
• Two polished dual-outlet tip assemblies 49T25374-P12, producing four 3.5-inch outlets. Black tips and the 304 muffler shown as shared alternatives are not included.
• Three 2.5-inch bands 05-41061.
• Reuse the original rubber isolation mounts. No new gasket, intake filter, silicone coupling, sensor or heat shield is established as supplied.

About aFe Power

aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.

Related Parts

• Exact current manufacturer JK V6 axle-back and quad polished outlets
• Selected two-page guide, 409 muffler bill and band-clamp specification
• Complete exact named secondary fitment table
• Shop axle-back exhaust systems
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FAQ

It is the selected 2.5-inch 409 stainless Rebel axle-back for documented Wrangler JK V6 applications, with one muffler and two polished dual-outlet tip assemblies producing four 3.5-inch outlets.

No. The formal bill specifies two polished dual-outlet assemblies. Each produces two outlets, for four 3.5-inch outlets total.

No. The selected 409 stainless system uses muffler assembly 05-244013. The separate 304 muffler belongs to another system in the shared guide and is not adopted here. The selected tip alloy is not established.

The exact current product identifies an axle-back, and the selected installation removes the factory rear axle-back and connects the replacement to the factory over-axle pipe. That header is not evidence that front exhaust sections are supplied.

The exact current applications list 2007–2011 JK 3.8L and 2012–2018 JK 3.6L, covering two- and four-door models. The 2018 named scopes use Wrangler JK; no JL, V8 or unrelated powertrain coverage is inferred.

The exact current manufacturer specifies direct bolt-on installation without cutting or modifications for the documented application, using factory-style hangers and retained rubber isolation mounts.

The selected guide gives 40–45 ft-lb for band clamps, front-to-rear tightening after alignment, a leak check and re-tightening all clamps and hardware after 50–100 miles. It prints no fixed clearance dimension.

No. Deep sound is a qualitative manufacturer description. No selected measured horsepower, decibel change or drone-free result is established.

Installation Instructions

1. Confirm aFe 49-48086-P 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 full selected two-page guide and verify the JK V6 application and actual components. Let the vehicle and exhaust cool, use protective equipment and safely support the vehicle and original exhaust separately; professional installation is recommended.
3. Loosen the factory axle-back connection and remove the rear assembly from its rubber isolation mounts, retaining the original mounts. No cutting, sensor or battery operation is introduced.
4. Install the selected 409 muffler assembly at the factory over-axle connection with one supplied 2.5-inch band and locate its hangers in the original rubber mounts. Keep connections loose for adjustment.
5. Install the two selected polished dual-outlet tip assemblies with the remaining two 2.5-inch bands. Align all components with safe clearance from wires, hoses, brake lines, body parts and tires. The selected guide gives no fixed clearance measurement.
6. Tighten evenly from front to rear; the printed band-clamp specification is 40–45 ft-lb. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks, correcting any leak before finishing. Re-tighten all clamps and hardware after 50–100 miles.

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