So I thought I would do a quick writeup of my experience with the Metal Cloak 2.5" lift and the infamous 6-Pack shocks.
After really looking at things, and what I received from MetalCloak.
First box I opened were the front shocks. capable of doing 16 inches of travel, which is pretty Outstanding IMO.
After this I sort of went a bit crazy and decided to open everything up.
Each box came labeled, and was easy to read, and understand what was in it.
Shocks looked awesome... They are solid, and seem sturdy. Not flimsy at all...
I started by removing all of the links, and replacing them with the newer metalcloak links. It was pretty easy, but I do have to say that its a GOOD idea to read the directions to avoid sawing off your exhaust instead of the bolt that is the issue... RTFM! Lesson learned!
Things went relatively easy. We removed everything, and just started adding the links after the fact.
I wanted to test how much travel these shocks, and springs allowed for, and to be honest, I am pretty impressed!
here is another shot of the 6 packs. 16 inches of travel in the front, and 14 inches in the rear. They modified the shocks so the red sticks out towards the tire instead of the rear as depicted, and explained in the manual... damn manual!
While I was buttoneing things up, I decided to mount the light bar towers... Light bar was like 150 bucks, and the supports are actually pretty sturdy... pretty happy with them!
Put the factory tires back on, and went to test the clearances, and notice that the factory tires, with rims DO RUB... Metal Cloak says that you really want about 5-5.5 inches of back space so you do not rub anything at all. I have the Hutchinson Rock Monsters on the way, should have been mailed sometime this week. They have a 4.8 inch back spacing IIRC. So I will be getting a 1 inch spacer to bring it out even more.
Finished Front,
Unfinished Rear.
Front measurements is about 10 inches.
Rear measurement comes out to 5.5 inches. I am sure there will be some settling, and more than likely I will have to remove 1 or 2 of the front spacers. This Jeep had the tow package, and I think they put spacers in there to level the vehicle out, I believe the towing rear springs raise it about 2 inches.
These are the spacers that were installed from the factory (I believe). So I may have to remove these to bring it down a bit.. Once I get the rear installed I will know more about leveling, and just how things look.
Until tomorrow!
After really looking at things, and what I received from MetalCloak.
First box I opened were the front shocks. capable of doing 16 inches of travel, which is pretty Outstanding IMO.
After this I sort of went a bit crazy and decided to open everything up.
Each box came labeled, and was easy to read, and understand what was in it.
Shocks looked awesome... They are solid, and seem sturdy. Not flimsy at all...
I started by removing all of the links, and replacing them with the newer metalcloak links. It was pretty easy, but I do have to say that its a GOOD idea to read the directions to avoid sawing off your exhaust instead of the bolt that is the issue... RTFM! Lesson learned!
Things went relatively easy. We removed everything, and just started adding the links after the fact.
I wanted to test how much travel these shocks, and springs allowed for, and to be honest, I am pretty impressed!
here is another shot of the 6 packs. 16 inches of travel in the front, and 14 inches in the rear. They modified the shocks so the red sticks out towards the tire instead of the rear as depicted, and explained in the manual... damn manual!
While I was buttoneing things up, I decided to mount the light bar towers... Light bar was like 150 bucks, and the supports are actually pretty sturdy... pretty happy with them!
Put the factory tires back on, and went to test the clearances, and notice that the factory tires, with rims DO RUB... Metal Cloak says that you really want about 5-5.5 inches of back space so you do not rub anything at all. I have the Hutchinson Rock Monsters on the way, should have been mailed sometime this week. They have a 4.8 inch back spacing IIRC. So I will be getting a 1 inch spacer to bring it out even more.
Finished Front,
Unfinished Rear.
Front measurements is about 10 inches.
Rear measurement comes out to 5.5 inches. I am sure there will be some settling, and more than likely I will have to remove 1 or 2 of the front spacers. This Jeep had the tow package, and I think they put spacers in there to level the vehicle out, I believe the towing rear springs raise it about 2 inches.
These are the spacers that were installed from the factory (I believe). So I may have to remove these to bring it down a bit.. Once I get the rear installed I will know more about leveling, and just how things look.
Until tomorrow!
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