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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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as above guys

i have a mongoose back box that is off a 4wd ,but wondering can it fit a 2wd mongoose exhaust


any info appreciated
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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yes, as far as i know, the difference is in the downpipe and centre section in order to clear the front prop
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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cheers dojj ,thanks for your help mate
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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no worries mate

had the same issue when i tried to fit a 2wd to my estate and found that it got in the way of the prop at the front

and the rear suspension fouled as well so that needed some hot and hammering to clear
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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James, i worry about you sometimes
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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you have obviously found a system that is the same size yes?

i'm sure you've checked but staffi has made it clear that you've done this sort of thing before
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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James, i worry about you sometimes

lol,i worry myself at times mate
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dojj
you have obviously found a system that is the same size yes?

i'm sure you've checked but staffi has made it clear that you've done this sort of thing before



yes dojj i got a 4x4 system with a nice 3inch outlet and was thinking of swapping it for the 4inch back box on my 2wd syatem ,as im getting on in years now
he wouldnt be wrong dojj
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