Metal cloak game changer arb edition - let's see pics!!
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
i dont think anyone on here really runs that lift. a quick search tho did turn up this thread which is an interesting read on the metal cloak coils and the ride quality. i would read it before you pull the trigger.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?13867-Metal-cloak-coils/page2&highlight=metal+cloak
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?13867-Metal-cloak-coils/page2&highlight=metal+cloak
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
I've got it. Install to begin shortly. If you want any pics of the components themselves, let me know and I'm happy to post some up.
Gives me a reason to go look longingly at the boxes in my office I have no time to do anything with... :grayno:
EDIT: And be prepared to hear some negative opinions as Cozdude inferred. Just take it all with a grain of salt.
Gives me a reason to go look longingly at the boxes in my office I have no time to do anything with... :grayno:
EDIT: And be prepared to hear some negative opinions as Cozdude inferred. Just take it all with a grain of salt.
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:cheesy: Likewise, I would say to be prepared to hear some positive opinions inferred by guys like you that have no experience running anything better and that what they have to say should be taken with a grain of salt :yup:
Other than stock, what else have you installed and tested on your Jeep?
Can you post some pics? I'd really love to see this Baboon you speak of. Actually, nevermind the lift, let's see the shocks:thumbup:
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The ARB edition doesn't come with the gimmicky overpriced shocks that are strapped end on end - it comes with OME long travel shocks. I've run the LT shocks and we're exactly thrilled by them but, that's just me.
First off, nobody I know has said that you should get an EVO Enforcer kit but for upwards of $2,500, you could easily make it more complete. Second, if you're really willing to settle for basic OME LT shocks, why wouldn't you do the same with the Enforcer kit? The King shocks are not required to get and changing them out for something else would save you a lot of money. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sway you one way or the other but, when you say something like people "are evo fans and rightfully so", I can only assume that you would rather go with their kit. If I'm wrong here, you can let me know.
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
LOL, I think you might be preemptively saying that an opinion given by myself is not so much a true opinion on the kit in question, but rather an opinion on why the one I like is better than another.
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Have you run the kit? If not then you have no experience with it right? You could say shipping was good or the package looks nice but nothing else.
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
Haha, you're absolutely right! But why would I wade into a discussion about something I have no experience. **cough cough**
In fact all I offered to do was post up some pictures of uninstalled parts.
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
In all honesty they are all you need. If you have an aftermarket rear shaft then you can add rear uppers to fix your pinion angle. I would get currie arms as they use Johnny joints like the EVO arms do. Other than that it's a pretty complete kit
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:cheesy: What?? Sorry, you completely lost me. An opinion is just that - an opinion. You say that anyone who would have anything negative to say about the kit you chose to buy should be "taken with a grain of salt" and I'm saying that your positive opinion of it should be taken with the same grain of salt.
Oh please, had you done that, I wouldn't have even bothered to chime in on this thread. Fact of the matter is, you felt it necessary to preemptively defend your beloved kit and by letting the OP know that "negative opinions" were coming his way and that they should just be taken "with a grain of salt". :naw:
Well, the kit just comes with what you need. I personally would recommend that you add the drag link flip kit and if you have a 2-door, get a set of Currie rear adjustable control arms. The factory front uppers and rear lowers work well and don't really need to be replaced even when running something like coil overs. piginajeep is running that setup now.
so.... noone has the kits installed with their funny looking six pack shocks??
damn... i really wanted to hear what actual users (not road warriors) have to say about MC suspension and how they perform.
interesting idea but would like to know if those shocks can hold up on years of abuse and if it is re-buildable.
damn... i really wanted to hear what actual users (not road warriors) have to say about MC suspension and how they perform.
interesting idea but would like to know if those shocks can hold up on years of abuse and if it is re-buildable.