Metalcloak 2.5 dual rate coils
#11
Debating 2.5 vs 3.5 lift height, set on going 37s once my 35s wear out. I'll probably stick with 2.5 since I need less parts although I'm considering a drag link flip. I could fit 37s on my current leveling kit setup, just wouldn't have any flex due to the bump stops needed and stock shocks.
Last edited by TRAUMAhead; 08-15-2014 at 03:42 PM.
#12
JK Junkie
Debating 2.5 vs 3.5 lift height, set on going 37s once my 35s wear out. I'll probably stick with 2.5 since I need less parts although I'm considering a drag link flip. I could fit 37s on my current leveling kit setup, just wouldn't have any flex due to the bump stops needed and stock shocks.
I think that works so long as you run dual steering stabilizers up front.
#13
JK Junkie
Not to mention probably a new driveshaft up front also eventually.
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#15
JK Enthusiast
Just Curious, how is he going to be losing 1.5" of travel by going to a 3.5 inch lift if he plans to run 37" tires? Is it purely because of the flip kit requiring 3" bump stops? There's going to be some sheet metal cutting going on in order to run 37s with a 2.5.
#16
JK Junkie
Contrary to popular belief, coil height has nothing to do with travel. The 2.5" coils have the same travel as the 3.5". Same shocks, which is the limiting factor. I was running 14" travel shocks on the 2.5" coils. Worked great.
#17
JK Enthusiast
The flip kit hits the frame. You either lose 1.5" of up travel, or notch the frame. Contrary to popular belief, coil height has nothing to do with travel. The 2.5" coils have the same travel as the 3.5". Same shocks, which is the limiting factor. I was running 14" travel shocks on the 2.5" coils. Worked great.
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#20
JK Enthusiast
Technically 2" of bump with no rubbing. I could go 1.5", but I'm too lazy to cut a puck in half. I'm running 3.5" backspace wheels and the MetalCloak Overline fenders (lots more clearance than typical flat fenders. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=571353"/>