The aFe Apollo GT Series Axle-Back Exhaust System (part 49-46081) is a rear-section upgrade for the 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder Toyota Land Cruiser (J250). It is built from 2-1/2" mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel and pairs a high-flow 409 stainless muffler with a hi-tuck tip, which the manufacturer designed to lift the tail pipe higher for rough-terrain clearance. That raised outlet is the main reason to pick this over a stock tailpipe. The 409 stainless body is a practical upgrade for owners who drive in salt or mud, and it costs less than a full cat-back while still delivering the deeper tone aFe advertises. Searches for J250 2.4T axle-back exhaust, hi-tuck rear clearance, and 409 stainless LC250 bolt-on exhaust point to this exact configuration.
Fitment centers on the 2024 and 2025 J250 Land Cruiser, though published year coverage varies, so confirm your model year with the manufacturer before ordering. The system uses factory-style flanges and hangers to mount to the stock locations. Owners on user forums who have fitted comparable aftermarket exhausts to this platform note that the over-axle section sits close to the heat shield and axle, so positioning the pipe takes patience before the clamps are torqued. Several of them found exhaust hanger pliers and a helper made the job considerably easier, and a few reported dropping the spare tire for access. Plan on a lift or jack stands and a ground-level workspace.
No. This is the axle-back section only. The manufacturer offers a separate Apollo GT cat-back for this platform under part number 49-46075.
Per the manufacturer's product details, the system uses factory-style flanges and hangers to secure the pipe in its stock locations.
Published year coverage differs between sources. Confirm model-year compatibility with the manufacturer before purchase.
This is a bolt-on job for a home mechanic with basic hand tools, a jack, and jack stands. Owners on user forums who installed comparable axle-back systems on the J250 report that the job took roughly an hour and a half to two hours on the rear alone. The most common difficulty is the over-axle pipe: it must clear the axle and heat shield, so set its position before fully tightening the clamps. Use exhaust hanger pliers to seat the hangers, and avoid lubricating the rubber parts unless the manufacturer's instructions call for it. Check the manufacturer's installation guide for the exact hardware list and torque specifications before you start.
