Metalcloak outboard shocks backspacing for jl

[br0m0sapien]

Hey, I have a set of method 701s with 4.75 backspacing, 0 offset and i just ordered the metalcloak 2.5 with the outboard shocks. I know they say less than 4.50 for backspacing, but they had the same recommendation for the jk and we have axles that are 2” wider. Does anyone have experience running this setup? Ive read that its not great on the jk but what about the jl?

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[SilverRubi]

I have the 702s with the same backspacing. I don't have a problem hitting the shock mounts but I do rub the sway bar links when I'm aired down.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I have the same MC setup with +12 wheels. I haven’t been off-road with it yet but I will tomorrow. Nothing rubbing in daily driving.

 

[br0m0sapien]

I have the same MC setup with +12 wheels. I haven’t been off-road with it yet but I will tomorrow. Nothing rubbing in daily driving.

Wow thats alot more! Definitely makes me feel better. I saw some people are mounting the swaybar links inboard, did you end up doing that?

 

[br0m0sapien]

I have the 702s with the same backspacing. I don't have a problem hitting the shock mounts but I do rub the sway bar links when I'm aired down.

What size tires are you running?

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Wow thats alot more! Definitely makes me feel better. I saw some people are mounting the swaybar links inboard, did you end up doing that?

So I’m wheeling it for the first time with the most recent mods. This is how I’ve got my links mounted. In the last photo notice a little bit of rubbing on the bolt head. I have been on more challenging trails than I’ve done before (4 out of 5 diamonds) but so far so good.

 

[Roky]

So I’m wheeling it for the first time with the most recent mods. This is how I’ve got my links mounted. In the last photo notice a little bit of rubbing on the bolt head. I have been on more challenging trails than I’ve done before (4 out of 5 diamonds) but so far so good.

On mine , I put the head of the bolt on the inner fender side without the washer, should give you extra 3/8” or so clearance. It might not stop it , but if nothing else it will reduce it.

 

[SilverRubi]

What size tires are you running?

BFG KM3 37x12.5

 

[br0m0sapien]

BFG KM3 37x12.5

Perfect me too. Thanks for the help guys

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