About MetalCloak 2.5 lift for 4XE RUBICON

[MHSL]

So, has anyone installed this lift? just ordered it with falcon sp 2.1 shocks. Here are two questions
1: What is the net lift since the 4xe sits 1 inch higher than the non-4xe version, hearing Mopar only gets 1 inch net lift
2:Do I have to change a driveshaft with Falcon shocks?
Thanks!!

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[Senrusho]

I didnt measure before and after but I'd bet money I got more like 3" over stock on my Rubicon.
If you are going to wheel with it at all, then get a front driveshaft.

 

[MHSL]

I didnt measure before and after but I'd bet money I got more like 3" over stock on my Rubicon.
If you are going to wheel with it at all, then get a front driveshaft.

Thanks!
that's really good to hear

 

[MHSL]

I didnt measure before and after but I'd bet money I got more like 3" over stock on my Rubicon.
If you are going to wheel with it at all, then get a front driveshaft.

Can I ask what shocks are you using? Hearing that Rocksport with MC lift needs a DS because it's almost over 30 inches.
Thanks!

 

[Senrusho]

Yeah, I'm using the rocksports.
Somewhere on the first page of the other metalcloak lift thread there is a chart that shows you will need one pretty much no matter what. The trans is a little longer on the 4xe meaning even more angle required for the driveshaft and less clearance to the sway bar (or is it a cross member that it can run into? I don't remember).

It's fine if you areonly going to mall crawl, but if you are planning on taking it down any trails, you will want a driveshaft.

 

[MHSL]

Yeah, I'm using the rocksports.
Somewhere on the first page of the other metalcloak lift thread there is a chart that shows you will need one pretty much no matter what. The trans is a little longer on the 4xe meaning even more angle required for the driveshaft and less clearance to the sway bar (or is it a cross member that it can run into? I don't remember).

It's fine if you areonly going to mall crawl, but if you are planning on taking it down any trails, you will want a driveshaft.

Ok, I guess I have to get a new DS. Thanks
What size are you running for your lift? 35s or 37s? will 35 looks too small in this case?

 

[SSR]

I also got 2.5" lift from metalcloak. I have 37" Nitto RIdge Grappler, was using them without the lift for nearly 300 miles, absolutely no rubbing while normal driving. In fact I liked the look without the lift as well. 35s might look little small with the lift.

 

[MHSL]

I also got 2.5" lift from metalcloak. I have 37" Nitto RIdge Grappler, was using them without the lift for nearly 300 miles, absolutely no rubbing while normal driving. In fact I liked the look without the lift as well. 35s might look little small with the lift.

does 4XE's 2.5 lift mean 3.5 in a regular rubicon ? what is the net lift you get?

 

[SSR]

Sorry, I didn't measure it. I believe it gave me around 2-3 inch of lift but then 4xe is already sitting an inch higher compared to regular Rubicon.

 

[MHSL]

Sorry, I didn't measure it. I believe it gave me around 2-3 inch of lift but then 4xe is already sitting an inch higher compared to regular Rubicon.

Yep, that's the problem. in this case, 4XE's 2.5 lift = rubicon's 3.5 inches, am I right? Did you change the driveshaft and steering stabilizer?

 

[Senrusho]

Ok, I guess I have to get a new DS. Thanks
What size are you running for your lift? 35s or 37s? will 35 looks too small in this case?

35s This was immediately after I did the lift. It's settled a little since then.

 

[SSR]

Yep, that's the problem. in this case, 4XE's 2.5 lift = rubicon's 3.5 inches, am I right? Did you change the driveshaft and steering stabilizer?

Yes, I changed the driveshaft, but not the stabilizer.

 

[jax501]

I've heard it repeated in these forums, that a 4Xe Rubicon sits higher than a non-4Xe Rubicon.
For what it's worth, I'm not seeing a height difference.
My Rubicon 4Xe is just over 12 months old, so the suspension has had time to settle.
I have a friend who drives a brand new 2-door Willys. Both vehicles are stock. The 2-door Willys sits approximately half an inch lower than my 4Xe Rubicon. His tires measure approximately one inch less in total diameter than mine. The only height difference between his Jeep and mine is the tires. My measurements could be off +/- a quarter of an inch or so. I measured from the asphalt up to the bottom of both of our the driver's doors.

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