Cloak Jito - 2018 JLU Sport 2.0L on D60's and 40's

[CloakedWillys]

Took out the diabolical slipstream and installed the Hooke offroad drawer and slide combo. Not a bad setup for the price.

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[CloakedWillys]

Finally got a spare mounted.

 

[hilljumper]

OK, Now that I am OK to post this. The guys at Gatekeeper offroad made me a drop down tailgate that is on their site.

https://gatekeeperoffroad.com/products/jl-drop-down-tailgate

You don't wheel with a spare?

 

[CloakedWillys]

You don't wheel with a spare?

I haven't had a spare of this jeep since it had about 600 miles. I do carry everything to repair a damaged tire.

 

[CloakedWillys]

In Moab prep for EJS this year. 6 years of abuse to address but only a couple things that really need attention. Will be doing a new steering box from PSC and resealing the front cover.

 

[techdisaster]

In Moab prep for EJS this year. 6 years of abuse to address but only a couple things that really need attention. Will be doing a new steering box from PSC and resealing the front cover.

No diff skid? You seem like a good candidate.

I'm heading to Moab in May. Currently prepping for Frost Bite at Kansas Rocks on February 28th. That will be the first test of my Metalcloak suspension before Moab.

 

[CloakedWillys]

So. After over 5 years of abuse I finally killed the stock box that was ported.

Stepped up to a PSC box and have a new ram to install when I get back from EJS.

The new box flows a lot better and sped the steering inputs up. Should have done this a while ago.

That new ram is going to be a bit of work to fit up but should work really well.

 

[CloakedWillys]

Realized I forgot to update this after some deleting the rear seat and teh trip to Moab for EJS.

Installed the Cargo Dog rear seat delete. Works great and all my tools are now in it.

 

[HMB392]

Since you've run the standard GC and now the long arm version, I'm curious what real world benefits you've seen with the long arm? I'm considering this upgrade but also weighing the loss of ground clearance with the lower brackets and associated labor. I currently run a 4.5 GC with 40's.

 

[CloakedWillys]

Since you've run the standard GC and now the long arm version, I'm curious what real world benefits you've seen with the long arm? I'm considering this upgrade but also weighing the loss of ground clearance with the lower brackets and associated labor. I currently run a 4.5 GC with 40's.

The main thing I notice it is is smoother at speed and get a lot less axle steer. The reduction in axle steer allows for more vertical travel from the same shock because the axle is not pulling forward in the rear.

 

[HMB392]

The main thing I notice it is is smoother at speed and get a lot less axle steer. The reduction in axle steer allows for more vertical travel from the same shock because the axle is not pulling forward in the rear.

So you did see an increase in your CTI score after the upgrade?

 

[CloakedWillys]

So you did see an increase in your CTI score after the upgrade?

Yeah, went from 760 to 920 with the same shocks.

 

[HMB392]

Nice, that's significant

 

[MntGoat]

CTI? Similar to RTI?

 

[jeepingib]

CTI? Similar to RTI?

RTI is a ramp that just raises one tire. CTI is opposite corners lifted on platform jacks. Usually do one set, then the other and determine the average.

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