MetalCloak GameChanger 2.5” lift installation questions

[swozey]

Good for you for DIY. And the rear is much easier and quicker than the front so the hardest part is over.

That is the best thing I've heard this week I'm missing killer jeep weather

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[Friday2322]

I ordered the Teraflex brake line anchor kit because I didn't like using zip ties for the brake lines on the front after installing the MC Dual rate kit with the outboard shock mounts. Now that I have them I realized the MC shock mounts are rotated 90 degrees and the Teraflex anchor will be mounted facing inboard, which doesn't look right. Has anyone figured out a way to use the Teraflex anchor with the MC mounts?

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I ordered the Teraflex brake line anchor kit because I didn't like using zip ties for the brake lines on the front after installing the MC Dual rate kit with the outboard shock mounts. Now that I have them I realized the MC shock mounts are rotated 90 degrees and the Teraflex anchor will be mounted facing inboard, which doesn't look right. Has anyone figured out a way to use the Teraflex anchor with the MC mounts?

I ran into the same thing. I’ve got a set of unused Teraflex brake line anchors that I never used. I got the zip tie solution to work pretty well for my use.

 

[Roky]

I ordered the Teraflex brake line anchor kit because I didn't like using zip ties for the brake lines on the front after installing the MC Dual rate kit with the outboard shock mounts. Now that I have them I realized the MC shock mounts are rotated 90 degrees and the Teraflex anchor will be mounted facing inboard, which doesn't look right. Has anyone figured out a way to use the Teraflex anchor with the MC mounts?

Mount it where the shock usually goes, on the bolt of the bracket. It doesn’t have to mount with the shock.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Mount it where the shock usually goes, on the bolt of the bracket. It doesn’t have to mount with the shock.

The website (https://teraflex.com/shop_items/jl-jt-brake-line-anchor-kit-rear?vehicle=JLU Wrangler Unlimited) states that it "clamps around rear sway bar link and brake line for easy installation".

Is that not possible or is this only an issue on the front?

 

[Roky]

The website (https://teraflex.com/shop_items/jl-jt-brake-line-anchor-kit-rear?vehicle=JLU Wrangler Unlimited) states that it "clamps around rear sway bar link and brake line for easy installation".

Is that not possible or is this only an issue on the front?

I was talking about the front, I never used them for the rear, but I’m gonna check them out.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

They’re not needed in the rear.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I was talking about the front, I never used them for the rear, but I’m gonna check them out.

LOL - I could not find the front kit on Teraflex's site.

 

[Roky]

I ordered the Teraflex brake line anchor kit because I didn't like using zip ties for the brake lines on the front after installing the MC Dual rate kit with the outboard shock mounts. Now that I have them I realized the MC shock mounts are rotated 90 degrees and the Teraflex anchor will be mounted facing inboard, which doesn't look right. Has anyone figured out a way to use the Teraflex anchor with the MC mounts?

I borrowed a pic from CT , just cut the bracket off the brake line and attach the teraflex here......

 

[Roky]

They’re not needed in the rear.

Agree, but I’m always looking for a better mouse trap....

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I borrowed a pic from CT , just cut the bracket off the brake line and attach the teraflex here......

^ What he said. That’s the place to put it. One of the reasons I chose not to use them was that I got them to fit nice and tidy out of the way by fitting the OEM bracket underneath the lower shock mount as shown and mounting where @Roky indicated seemed the best place but that seems like it would be more susceptible to getting caught up on stuff and rubbing against the shock.

 

[Friday2322]

I ran into the same thing. I’ve got a set of unused Teraflex brake line anchors that I never used. I got the zip tie solution to work pretty well for my use.

Mine are currently zip tied just like yours.

I borrowed a pic from CT , just cut the bracket off the brake line and attach the teraflex here......

I don't know why I didn't think of that spot... I even stood there in the garage looking at it while at lunch and that spot didn't even register.. I'll give it a shot. Can I leave the brake line on the front side of the shock or does it need to be routed around to the back side of the shock? I wasn't sure if the front side was too close to the springs for the line.

Thanks for the responses!

 

[Roky]

Mine are currently zip tied just like yours.


I don't know why I didn't think of that spot... I even stood there in the garage looking at it while at lunch and that spot didn't even register.. I'll give it a shot. Can I leave the brake line on the front side of the shock or does it need to be routed around to the back side of the shock? I wasn't sure if the front side was too close to the springs for the line.

Thanks for the responses!

You’ll have to just try it out and see which way works the best.

 

[hoag4147]

^ What he said. That’s the place to put it. One of the reasons I chose not to use them was that I got them to fit nice and tidy out of the way by fitting the OEM bracket underneath the lower shock mount as shown and mounting where @Roky indicated seemed the best place but that seems like it would be more susceptible to getting caught up on stuff and rubbing against the shock.

Hey CT. Curious how tight/stretched at full droop? Plenty of slack?
Definitely looks clean zipped up

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Hey CT. Curious how tight/stretched at full droop? Plenty of slack?
Definitely looks clean zipped up

Enough slack at full droop not to put a strain on the line.

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