Xtremetj
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So here’s a look at the UD60’s and 40” Nitto’s on the 3.5 MetalCloak GameChanger. I still have some tweaks to iron out this week but absolutely love how it’s coming together.
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Looks great!So here’s a look at the UD60’s and 40” Nitto’s on the 3.5 MetalCloak GameChanger. I still have some tweaks to iron out this week but absolutely love how it’s coming together.
Sweet!!So here’s a look at the UD60’s and 40” Nitto’s on the 3.5 MetalCloak GameChanger. I still have some tweaks to iron out this week but absolutely love how it’s coming together.
I have the same lift with the 6-pack shocks. They flex really nice and I loved how they rode. However they need maintenance and more often if you are hard on them. I have had them recharged with nitrogen once and that helped but as others have said they do leak oil. I had mine just over 1.5 years and I need them to be rebuilt. However I did abuse these shocks a lot.I decided to go with the 6-pack shocks. Time will tell if I regret that decision or not.
I've had metalcloak GC with their rock-sport shocks for about 2 years now. No issues with their arms or springs. Currently on Kingpin 60 axles and 40's. I do notice that the rock-sport shocks are done especially with the added weight of the heavier wheel/tire/axle combo. First trail out after swapping over and i overcooked the shocks enough to lose all damping and even changed the color of the paint on the shocks. There just isnt enough shock for the extra unsprung weight. Currently in the market to get new shocks or go with something different. The issue is once you go to a rocksport shock, you get spoiled with the total shock travel and shock length. If you go to a different shock you are losing wheel travel at full droop. There is a set of fox external resi shocks that are similar in lengths with a little longer in the rear but those shocks are close to 3k. I am entertaining the idea of moving up to either EVO long-arms and Evo coil-overs or custom 3 link with 16" stroke 2.5" coil-overs since buying.
Going from a metalcloak to evo long-arm wouldn't help much in terms of flex since you would be limited by shock travel and bump-stops. You would gain better ride comfort (Everything else being equal) and less horizontal axle movement at full stuff which can help with clearance issues.
The major concern with EVO/REBEL coil-over kits is the placement of the rear coil-over. Its placement makes it a real rock catcher and it would be painful to destroy some nice high dollar kings.
With all your unsprung mass id shift to a king or adjustable REmote res Fox for 4-6” of lift. This should mimic the stroke of the rock sports. Be ready to rebuild every 30k tho. Have a beater set to throw on when you send them out to king or fox so your rig isnt out of commission.I have the same lift with the 6-pack shocks. They flex really nice and I loved how they rode. However they need maintenance and more often if you are hard on them. I have had them recharged with nitrogen once and that helped but as others have said they do leak oil. I had mine just over 1.5 years and I need them to be rebuilt. However I did abuse these shocks a lot.
I just recently contacted rebel offroad and ordered their bolt on coilover kit. I can't wait to get it.
With all your unsprung mass id shift to a king or adjustable REmote res Fox for 4-6” of lift. This should mimic the stroke of the rock sports. Be ready to rebuild every 30k tho. Have a beater set to throw on when you send them out to king or fox so your rig isnt out of commission.
Id be pissed 5 weeks is ridiculous. Honestly if cancel the order ... imagine what its going to be when you need a re-build every 50k miles.Update 9-4-20:
Just had the Metalcloak 3.5 inch Game Changer installed. I ordered the 6pak shocks with the lift but there was a delay getting the shocks. Metalcloak threw in the Rocksports for the time being at no extra charge since I’ve been waiting 5 weeks. Phase 1 complete. Here’s the link to the showcase if anyone is interested:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/showcase/2020-jlur.1725/
5 weeks is a bit ridiculous but I got a set of free Rocksport shocks out of it. I’ll be able to slap those puppies on whenever I have to remove the 6paks to have them serviced.Id be pissed 5 weeks is ridiculous. Honestly if cancel the order ... imagine what its going to be when you need a re-build every 50k miles.
Turn around on a 6 pak rebuild is a couple days. Thanks to Covid, there’s been part delays for months. MC isn’t the only company experiencing this. When suppliers fail to supply, companies cannot fulfill orders. MC is upfront with everyone and expectations. I placed an order Thursday And Friday received an email notifying me of potential delays. It is what it is and the communication and setting expectations is important to meId be pissed 5 weeks is ridiculous. Honestly if cancel the order ... imagine what its going to be when you need a re-build every 50k miles.
I couldn't agree with you more, Brett. In an ever growing sea of bullshit and commentary from those without a clue, you provide a light in the proper direction. Thank you very much for that!Turn around on a 6 pak rebuild is a couple days. Thanks to Covid, there’s been part delays for months. MC isn’t the only company experiencing this. When suppliers fail to supply, companies cannot fulfill orders. MC is upfront with everyone and expectations. I placed an order Thursday And Friday received an email notifying me of potential delays. It is what it is and the communication and setting expectations is important to me
brett
Meanwhile I have been waiting for my coilovers to come in for over 8 weeks now.5 weeks is a bit ridiculous but I got a set of free Rocksport shocks out of it. I’ll be able to slap those puppies on whenever I have to remove the 6paks to have them serviced.
i mean we are crankin with no delays over here and shipping same day (most of the time).Turn around on a 6 pak rebuild is a couple days. Thanks to Covid, there’s been part delays for months. MC isn’t the only company experiencing this. When suppliers fail to supply, companies cannot fulfill orders. MC is upfront with everyone and expectations. I placed an order Thursday And Friday received an email notifying me of potential delays. It is what it is and the communication and setting expectations is important to me
brett