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Old 03-09-2013, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Marine
Matt, I have ordered my '13 rubicon as well and was going to do an offroad evolution long arm and a RK lift kit combination.

However, the more I dig and read about metalcloak, the more I want to get the game changer with their high clearance fenders and sliders!!

I would be very interested in an honest review from you once you get the kit.

I am impressed by MC with doing something different that seems to be based on sound engineering and not just based on what has been done in the past. They stand behind their products and the instructions are the most detailed I have every seen (and I have installed rubicon express, PSC, rock hard,PSC, tereflex, etc parts).
Will do. The kit is expensive, but when compared to a long arm plus install, it is very competitive. I am told by 3 different vendors on this forum that this kit will smoke a long arm. We will see.
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Originally Posted by Marine
Matt, I have ordered my '13 rubicon as well and was going to do an offroad evolution long arm and a RK lift kit combination.

However, the more I dig and read about metalcloak, the more I want to get the game changer with their high clearance fenders and sliders!!

I would be very interested in an honest review from you once you get the kit.

I am impressed by MC with doing something different that seems to be based on sound engineering and not just based on what has been done in the past. They stand behind their products and the instructions are the most detailed I have every seen (and I have installed rubicon express, PSC, rock hard,PSC, tereflex, etc parts).
You should message my friend R3PTAR or look at his posts. He has that exact kit, 37s and raves about it. He has some awesome flex photos up as well.
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Thanks!!! I just looked him up and he has the tires and lift I want!!
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I finished up the beadlock rings today and the a pillar mounts. Now I can start hanging lights and mounting tires.
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
I finished up the beadlock rings today and the a pillar mounts. Now I can start hanging lights and mounting tires.


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Good choice in the lift. I love mine. I got the lite version bc I don't need the 6-pack shocks.

How do you like the AEV Pintler bead locks?
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Originally Posted by matprovo
Good choice in the lift. I love mine. I got the lite version bc I don't need the 6-pack shocks.

How do you like the AEV Pintler bead locks?
Thanks. I got the shocks because I want this jeep to be a beast on the trail but ride like a family SUV. Hopefully it will ride we'll enough to convince the wife to take it on some trips instead of her Tahoe. On the pintlers, they look great in the box. Been a real task to get them mounted. Still working on the first one.
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Thanks. I got the shocks because I want this jeep to be a beast on the trail but ride like a family SUV. Hopefully it will ride we'll enough to convince the wife to take it on some trips instead of her Tahoe. On the pintlers, they look great in the box. Been a real task to get them mounted. Still working on the first one.
What is the issue with mounting them? The reason i ask is because I am considering changing wheels and moving on to beadlocks. These are considerably cheaper than ATX Slabs or Spyderlock. I've always liked the look of the Pintlers though.
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Originally Posted by matprovo

What is the issue with mounting them? The reason i ask is because I am considering changing wheels and moving on to beadlocks. These are considerably cheaper than ATX Slabs or Spyderlock. I've always liked the look of the Pintlers though.
Well, not sure if its the wheels fault. I think my tires may just have an extra thick bead. I have 8 bolts that are half inch longer that I am going to use to cinch it down, then come in with the regular bolts. Hopefully that works.
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Made some real progress tonight. Got the first tire mounted up. Bought 8 bolts half inch longer to cinch it down then added the rest. Wasn't too bad.



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