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Now here it is with 315s on factory wheels(No spacers)...Suspension pics are at full lock...no issues on pavement but will be adding spacers for offroad flex...
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Oh wow, I thought you'd added a folding camper to the top ...
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You have a MC steering stabilizer relocation installed with this kit? I noticed this bracket and was curious.

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You have a MC steering stabilizer relocation installed with this kit? I noticed this bracket and was curious.

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Yes i had the full skid set including front disconnect and rear diff skid and the stabilizer relocate.
 

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Yes i had the full skid set including front disconnect and rear diff skid and the stabilizer relocate.
Very nice setup and awesome RUBI overall. I just got out from underneath my Sport working on that relocation system and FAD skid. Metalcloak's components are unreal! LOVE EM
 

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Very nice setup and awesome RUBI overall. I just got out from underneath my Sport working on that relocation system and FAD skid. Metalcloak's components are unreal! LOVE EM
Yeah if they weren't local I would have installed myself....Just made sense to let them do it since i am local though! So far seems like they did a great job!
 

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Started the lift and a few other things on the Sport today and will be wrapping up tomorrow. Front end is done and I figured I'd post some pictures. The final two is the comparison shots of the front lifted vs. the rear stock (and by stock I mean RUBI takeoffs on a Sport.) I will also get measurements for anyone looking for them after the fact. I know this may only prolong the agony of the Sport guys waiting for the final product but in case it helps:

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Yeah if they weren't local I would have installed myself....Just made sense to let them do it since i am local though! So far seems like they did a great job!
How much did they charge you for the whole job, if you don't mind me asking?
 

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How much did they charge you for the whole job, if you don't mind me asking?
Thier labor rate is $100 an hour and I think they said 11.5 hours.
 

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Sorry for the delay. Here is the 2.5" on Falcon 2.1s. I will get more pictures this weekend after I swap out the front bumper.
The rear is sitting at 41 3/4" which is an inch and a half higher with the MC GC than when it was on the Rubi shocks and springs (off a hardtop with steel bumpers). The front measurements are skewed until I get the winch and front bumper on, because I'm currently running with 3/4" RC spacers in the front to compensate.

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Sorry for the delay. Here is the 2.5" on Falcon 2.1s. I will get more pictures this weekend after I swap out the front bumper.
The rear is sitting at 41 3/4" which is an inch and a half higher with the MC GC than when it was on the Rubi shocks and springs (off a hardtop with steel bumpers). The front measurements are skewed until I get the winch and front bumper on, because I'm currently running with 3/4" RC spacers in the front to compensate.

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tires size?
 

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I did, but with a lift. It was straight forward once I got a couple of questions answered as you might see in the earlier posts. The alignment is another story. I got different answers depending on the day from MC in regards to castor. 6 at first, then closer to 4.5, and then 6 again. Best setup has been +6. I have some wobble in the 30-45mph range on bad roads and I'm hoping the added weight in the front eliminates it. Although most have said better than stock, I'm thinking I will need to move to a HD tie-rod and drag link.
 

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I have had some members ask me to verify the length of the springs because MC has said the 2.5"s haven't shipped yet. Hopefully this helps for reference: MC True Dual Rate 2.5" Rear coils compared to Rubicon OEM Rears

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I have had some members ask me to verify the length of the springs because MC has said the 2.5"s haven't shipped yet. Hopefully this helps for reference: MC True Dual Rate 2.5" Rear coils compared to Rubicon OEM Rears

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Thanks for sharing. can you tell us more about the wobble? Is it a true DW situation or just feels off? Did you have to drill anything out on the TrackBar mounts ?
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