Well, I decided to take the plunge and order today (locally) a Magnaflow #15870 exhaust system for the CRD. I've read on numerous boards that the 2.4L, 3.7L, and 2.8L engines all share the same exhaust system from the muffler back......my new system is on the shop floor and will be installed Thursday (the first available time I can get the CRD from the wife). I purchased it from Jobber's Exhaust in Lexington, KY. and got a great deal on it.....even an option to return it providing it doesn't pass the "loose fit" test. I'll try to remember to bring the ol' digital camera and snap a few pics of the installation.
Greg

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L and A8
*SOLD*2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD, Bright Silver Metallic, Dk/Lt Slate Gray Leather w/bun warmers, 5 spd auto, 22G pkg, Trailer Tow, 3.73 Rear Axle w/Trac-Lok Differential, P235/70R16 Firestone Destination LE's, Power Sunroof, Selec-Trac 4WD, Infinity 6-Disc In-Dash, Magnaflow #15870 System.

Bolts in just behind convertor.


2.5" mandrel bent tubing.


3.5" slash/rolled polished stainless steel tip.


Jimmy The Pipe Layer.


Everything went great except that I had to slightly tweak the rear most hanger near the bumper cover......I'm not sure if it wasn't welded on straight or if it was bent during shipping.

Greg

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L and A8
*SOLD*2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD, Bright Silver Metallic, Dk/Lt Slate Gray Leather w/bun warmers, 5 spd auto, 22G pkg, Trailer Tow, 3.73 Rear Axle w/Trac-Lok Differential, P235/70R16 Firestone Destination LE's, Power Sunroof, Selec-Trac 4WD, Infinity 6-Disc In-Dash, Magnaflow #15870 System.

Looks Nice..

So no major problems? Didnt have to cut or weld anything?

Any idea which muffler comes with the kit?

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD

No major problems; just a minor problem with the rear hanger.....a little tweaking was required....no big deal.

I have no idea which muffler comes with the Magnaflow #15870 Exhaust System; I didn't notice any part number on the muffler itself during the installation.

Sounds a little deeper than stock, but there's a big difference in exhaust flow coming from the tip.

Greg

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L and A8
*SOLD*2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD, Bright Silver Metallic, Dk/Lt Slate Gray Leather w/bun warmers, 5 spd auto, 22G pkg, Trailer Tow, 3.73 Rear Axle w/Trac-Lok Differential, P235/70R16 Firestone Destination LE's, Power Sunroof, Selec-Trac 4WD, Infinity 6-Disc In-Dash, Magnaflow #15870 System.

I've had the exhaust systems for about 3 years now and they still fit/look like new. Just thought I would throw that out there as another option. If you want pics I can take some tomorrow and post them.

My heavens, that CRD is clean and rust free! darn, I'm jealous.
Thanks for the pictures. I still have my #15870 exhaust system setting in it's box. I may let my old stock exhaust endure another winter of salt before I get rid of it.

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TWO Identical 2005 Liberty Sport CRDS
#1 CRD, 174,000 miles. Eco tune, Samco hoses. Mobil1 0-40w used since day one
#2 CRD 143,000 miles. Bought used (unknown history) with 100,000 miles. Samco hoses.
Eco tune, new rockers, and 5 volt glow plugs installed at 124,000 miles

Had the same one for three years and just discovered the side seam of the muffler is leaking badly. Could you folks check yours' at idle and report? I have an RMA, but nothing to use for an exhaust for a month or more.

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP