Andy5160
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id like to know as wellCurious why you had to change the DS with only a 2.5" lift?
id like to know as wellCurious why you had to change the DS with only a 2.5" lift?
I'm new to the Jeep thing, but seems to me like this is the only 2.5 inch kit requiring a new driveshaft that I've heard of. Tons of other manufacturers have figured out how to build a kit without replacing the front driveshaft. With that being said, metalcloak has always been one to advertise how well-endowed their shock length is. So maybe that's why they're the odd one outStock DS hits exhaust and cross bar. Metalcloak’s DS just barely cleared at full droop on the lift. Metalcloak has a ton of flexibility with their long shocks/springs
That was my guess. Shocks design for 3-5” lift. Coils probably unseat enough to remove them.I'm new to the Jeep thing, but seems to me like this is the only 2.5 inch kit requiring a new driveshaft that I've heard of. Tons of other manufacturers have figured out how to build a kit without replacing the front driveshaft. With that being said, metalcloak has always been one to advertise how well-endowed their shock length is. So maybe that's why they're the odd one out![]()
Typical metaljoke kit.That was my guess. Shocks design for 3-5” lift. Coils probably unseat enough to remove them.
Driveshafts are fine and will serve you well for quite some time. Just keep an eye on them. The stock JL ball joints leave a bit to be desired. Synergy makes a good replacement as does American Iron Off-road.
Being that terafucks is local to me (and yes I still have a few of their products on my Jeep) I get a front row seat to all of their issues. Inferior materials and janky craftsmanship. Their falcon shocks work well and I don’t have anything bad to say about my front axle but… that’s also where what little good they offer comes to an end. Their control arms are thin and WILL bend. Their bushings will wear out quickly and their springs are not heat treated properly so they fatigue extremely fast.
At the time I didn’t know any better but have since changed all my steering and suspension components (except for my falcons because I’m not spending more money on shocks and coils until I can afford coilovers)
For the money there are better options than Teraflex. EVO makes an excellent 2.5 kit as does Synergy. Currie (rock jock) and Dynatracone who has no issues with the Falcon shocks.
I think he's talking about during full droop, not at ride height2.5” AEV Lift with airbags, just looked at my DS clearance, no where near the cross member! View attachment 370064
Are they recommending that on the 2.5 inch kit?