Metalcloak Thread
#991
#993
Interesting. I didn't have issues until I put my 37s on and now the back end wags like a dogs tail if the road isn't smooth. I'm guessing the tires and 3.5" back space put me outside of the worn ruts in the road and push me side to side. That said, it's really annoying.
What bracket do you go with? I netted exactly 2.5" of lift, so I don't think I need a bracket nearly that tall.
What bracket do you go with? I netted exactly 2.5" of lift, so I don't think I need a bracket nearly that tall.
Last edited by DallasJKU; 03-24-2014 at 11:33 AM.
#994
Do they change the bracket for their different size springs?? I just want to bolt this kit on and not have to worry about all the other things it sounds like can be issues. I don't want to use a drag link flip kit or add anymore things to this already expensive kit. I hate having to add a new DS, but will do it iff necessary. Being at $3200 with a new DS is all I want to spend and more than I really wanted to spend.
#995
JK Junkie
Do they change the bracket for their different size springs?? I just want to bolt this kit on and not have to worry about all the other things it sounds like can be issues. I don't want to use a drag link flip kit or add anymore things to this already expensive kit. I hate having to add a new DS, but will do it if necessary. Being at $3200 with a new DS is all I want to spend and more than I really wanted to spend.
Every kit has compromises. I think MC does a good job limiting them. There are so many variations of Jeeps and use cases. It's ultimately up to the end user to make final adjustments for their unique application.
Customer service is excellent. If you get a 2.5" lift and sense the rear track bar bracket is causing an issue, I'd be surprised if they didn't work with you to fix it.
#996
Every kit has compromises. I think MC does a good job limiting them. There are so many variations of Jeeps and use cases. It's ultimately up to the end user to make final adjustments for their unique application.
Customer service is excellent. If you get a 2.5" lift and sense the rear track bar bracket is causing an issue, I'd be surprised if they didn't work with you to fix it.
Customer service is excellent. If you get a 2.5" lift and sense the rear track bar bracket is causing an issue, I'd be surprised if they didn't work with you to fix it.
#997
JK Jedi
You can also see if you can use exhaust spacers. The lift height isn't an issue, it's how far the axle can drop. If you don't have a skid plate issue, use the Rancho fix which provides a lot more room for the drive shaft to drop. And as Dirtman said, if it is still too close, use a limiting strap on the diff. You really don't have to get a new drive shaft. It's an all around good idea if you wheel a lot and play in the rocks, but if that's not what you're doing then not a huge deal. Aftermarket shafts can handle a bit more angle, but it's not a ton. Someone will have to confirm, but I think the stock shaft can handle 40 degrees and a 1310 can go to 45 degrees?
Every kit has compromises. I think MC does a good job limiting them. There are so many variations of Jeeps and use cases. It's ultimately up to the end user to make final adjustments for their unique application.
Customer service is excellent. If you get a 2.5" lift and sense the rear track bar bracket is causing an issue, I'd be surprised if they didn't work with you to fix it.
Last edited by Maertz; 03-24-2014 at 02:17 PM.
#998
JK Junkie
#999
JK Jedi
Updated: Heres the specs from pirate.
[TABLE="width: 98%"]
[TR]
[TD="width: 23%"]-joint series[/TD]
[TD="width: 36%"]Joint width (W) (inches)[/TD]
[TD="width: 41%"]Cap diameter (D) (inches)[/TD]
[TD="width: 41%"]Maximum Angle[/TD]
[TD="width: 41%"]Continuous rating (lb-ft)[/TD]
[TD="width: 41%"]Short Duration rating (lb-ft)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1310[/TD]
[TD]3.219[/TD]
[TD]1.062[/TD]
[TD]30[/TD]
[TD]130[/TD]
[TD]800[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1330[/TD]
[TD]3.625[/TD]
[TD]1.062[/TD]
[TD]20[/TD]
[TD]150[/TD]
[TD]890[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1350[/TD]
[TD]3.625[/TD]
[TD]1.188[/TD]
[TD]20[/TD]
[TD]210[/TD]
[TD]1240[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1410[/TD]
[TD]4.188[/TD]
[TD]1.188[/TD]
[TD]37[/TD]
[TD]250[/TD]
[TD]1500[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Last edited by Maertz; 03-24-2014 at 04:26 PM.
#1000
JK Junkie
not to derail, but a 1350 should be less than a 1310. Updated: Heres the specs from pirate. [TABLE="width: 98%"] [TR] [TD="width: 23%"]-joint series[/TD] [TD="width: 36%"]Joint width (W) (inches)[/TD] [TD="width: 41%"]Cap diameter (D) (inches)[/TD] [TD="width: 41%"]Maximum Angle[/TD] [TD="width: 41%"]Continuous rating (lb-ft)[/TD] [TD="width: 41%"]Short Duration rating (lb-ft)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1310[/TD] [TD]3.219[/TD] [TD]1.062[/TD] [TD]30[/TD] [TD]130[/TD] [TD]800[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1330[/TD] [TD]3.625[/TD] [TD]1.062[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]150[/TD] [TD]890[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1350[/TD] [TD]3.625[/TD] [TD]1.188[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]210[/TD] [TD]1240[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1410[/TD] [TD]4.188[/TD] [TD]1.188[/TD] [TD]37[/TD] [TD]250[/TD] [TD]1500[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]