Chevyfan1980, thanks for th input about the exhaust leak. I have been told and exhaust leak is more of a popping noise than a ticking noise.....however if that is all it was, I'd be pretty happy. I'm not too concerned about minor exhaust leaks since I am pretty much driving a tent (I don't often put the top on my Jeep).

Thanks again for all the advice. I am going to run them as is for a while and see how it goes. If you don't hear back from me, no problems occurred.