Customer Reviews

Adrian C.

Verified Purchaser

52026-08-18
2004-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L L6 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#52059681AD/645174 - PHILTOP

My '04 Escape 3.0L threw a code last January, and the left cat was rattling like a maraca every time I started it. Found this Philtop kit online and the EPA-compliant label gave me some comfort knowing it'd pass inspection honest. The kit came with everything needed, and the fitment matched up to the factory flanges without any cutting or welding. Took me a full Saturday on jack stands in the cold, but that's just part of owning an older vehicle. Bolted it in and fired it up, code cleared within the first few miles and the rattle was gone. Runs smoother and the fuel economy creeped back up where it ought to be. Eighteen months of daily driving later, no codes, no rattles, passes emissions clean. The only gripe is the heat shield is a shade thinner than stock and hums faintly at idle. Honest part that saved me from a shop bill that would've smarted, and the old Ford's still earning its keep on the farm. Fair deal done right.

Brooklyne

Verified Purchaser

52026-06-29
2004-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L L6 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#52059681AD/645174 - PHILTOP

These PHILTOP 2" Universal Catalytic Converters are a budget-friendly fix with the right features. 2 inch inlet/outlet, direct-fit design, O2 port included, plus a heat shield. EPA compliant and sold as a 2 pack.Great for getting rid of that check engine light, it's a solid pick if you need to pass emissions without dealer prices. If you're looking for a straightforward weld-in or clamp-in solution, these cats are a hit!Pros: Comes as a pair, O2 port + heat shield included, EPA compliant, solid weldsCons: Universal fit means you may need custom piping, but that's expected