I just put an under bed spare tire carrier on my 1 ton dually and it sits about 4 inches from the exhaust. My question is should I put on a heat shield on the pipe that is close to the pipe, or is that enough room? It is a stock exhaust (for now) and I don't want any burning rubber and a bad spare. Thanks in advance.

 

4" should be plenty of room. correct me if im wrong but ive had stuff alot closer than that thats been fine

 

you are fine

 

Thanks for your responses.