Any experience with metal cloak??
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olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
me? oh god no. probably going with a evo 3" enforcer to see if it fits my needs. then maybe next year step up to the evo bolt on coil overs.
moorecb3
New member
One of the guys in the shop actually had the 3.5in metacloak system on his 4dr with 37s and he offered and took me on a ride in his jeep right when he brought up metalcloak. I thought it rode good, all i Know to compare it too is the 2.5in taraflex from my last jeep, which I was not happy with.
TheStick
Member
I just installed a basic version so can't really comment until I get some miles under it.
A couple things so far.
Lift height was pretty much dead on to advertised. Not higher, not lower.
The rear track bar bracket is crazy high as others have noticed as well. I haven't noticed a ride problem from it, but it didn't perfectly center my rear axle.
I am happy with on road ride so far.
The guys are very helpful so any questions just call them. They are right down the street from my work which is a big reason I decided to give them a shot.
I am curious on this "great deal." They aren't a product where you see many sales. What are they offering?
A couple things so far.
Lift height was pretty much dead on to advertised. Not higher, not lower.
The rear track bar bracket is crazy high as others have noticed as well. I haven't noticed a ride problem from it, but it didn't perfectly center my rear axle.
I am happy with on road ride so far.
The guys are very helpful so any questions just call them. They are right down the street from my work which is a big reason I decided to give them a shot.
I am curious on this "great deal." They aren't a product where you see many sales. What are they offering?
moorecb3
New member
Here is the exact parts list from the printout from the shop
-3.5in metal clock coil springs (4)
-bilstein 5100 front and rear
-front stay bar links
-rear swar bar links
-alignment cams
-bilstein steering stabalizer
-front adj track bar
-rear adj track bar
-front stainless steel break line
-rear stainless steel break lines
I think thats everything I feel like there is something I didn't get written down ill update if i remember the price was ~1200
-3.5in metal clock coil springs (4)
-bilstein 5100 front and rear
-front stay bar links
-rear swar bar links
-alignment cams
-bilstein steering stabalizer
-front adj track bar
-rear adj track bar
-front stainless steel break line
-rear stainless steel break lines
I think thats everything I feel like there is something I didn't get written down ill update if i remember the price was ~1200
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
you planning on running 37" tires? stay away from cam bolts,no need for a front steering stabilizer, no need for a rear adj track bar. this is a 4x4 shop?
Seriously?? Your shop is really trying to push cam bolts on you?? Get the lift if you really want but for goodness sake, DO NOT install can bolts. Sure, they are a way to get your caster set for cheap but, if you wheel your jeep, they will give you grief in the future.
LOL!! That's what I was thinking. What a joke.
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
i would just run a 3" evo enforcer and throw in a drag link flip kit. and find another shop.
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
makes you wonder sometimes.. lol
There is no sometimes about it. It's because if shops like this, ones that push crap all in the name of making money that I started doing what I do now.
noroad
New member
The rear adjustable track bar will not be a waste, I have a relocation braket on my 4.5 long arm but i can tell that it is about 1 inch to the passanger side still, but hey thats just me. It is an easy install so you might say install the lift and ride it for a bit if it doesnt look right then get one you can do that with basic tools, and a tap measure, thats what i have to do now!
moorecb3
New member
Ohh I wasn't sure what cam bolts were, I actually noticed them on the print out after I left we didn't talk about them. When you say they correct your caster, thats the same thing that front lower control arms do correct? If so would getting the front lower control arms be better?
noroad
New member
Yes and yes!
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
i agree, cant tell you how much money your write up's and this forum has saved me.:thumb:
