Metal Cloak 6 pack

[rustyshakelford]

hey Brett,
how much do the radflo shocks extend? Is it as long as the rrd’s, they’re almost 30” on the front IIRC. And do you have any pics of them on your wife’s rig?
Thanks

I didn’t get any measurements and can’t remeber. These are about the only pics I have on my iPad.

Brett

Sponsored

 

[JEEP-WRANGLER-JL-NOOB]

That’s fine, I just wanted to see how the reservoirs were mounted.
Thanks

Nice , so what is the main reason you bought a Rubicon? Is there any advantage versus buying a stripped down model like a sport and upgrading the suspension/shocks/ tires and wheels/ gear ratio/ drive shaft?

 

[GtX]

So are you saying that with the 37” tires you recommend the 4.5 front springs? Sorry I’m new to this so I’m trying to understand your lingo here.

No. The 3.0 diesel adds 450 lbs of additional weight over the front axle versus the gas motors. This will require a taller spring to yield the right lift.

 

[2Wheel-Lee]

No. The 3.0 diesel adds 450 lbs of additional weight over the front axle versus the gas motors. This will require a taller spring to yield the right lift.

The weight is not just over the front axle. The added pork is also over the rear with all that emissions crap.
Also, the added weight doesn't necessarily call for taller springs for a given lift. Thicker wire and sometimes how the coils are wound are what they do for the increased weight.

 

[Toniagp]

The weight is not just over the front axle. The added pork is also over the rear with all that emissions crap.
Also, the added weight doesn't necessarily call for taller springs for a given lift. Thicker wire and sometimes how the coils are wound are what they do for the increased weight.

I agree. I believe to do it correctly the Diesel will require all new springs made just for it...

Sponsored