Metalcloak Thread
05-19-2014, 07:01 AM
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Took a little over 3 weeks for my lift to be delivered, and every day drags until its on your doorstep. I ordered rocker guards on the the 5th and I still haven't seen or heard from them.
05-19-2014, 07:10 AM
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Not exactly true. I run a GC with 6Paks and an aftermarket driveshaft. Does the shaft touch the crossover at full droop? Yes. Is that an issue? Very unlikely. Unless you are racing in the desert, both front wheels will not fully droop at the same time. With one stuffed, there is lots of clearance. I'd say the ideal solution is an aftermarket shaft and a limit strap.
I assume that anyone spending the cash on a MC (or comparable) lift, is planning to run their Jeep off-road on moderate to hard trails. The big box exhaust solutions seem like a bad idea. They all push the crossover below the frame crossmember. That means any aftermarket skid that bolts to the crossmember, won't fit. If you don't have a skid there, kiss your exhaust goodbye. Also, the bolt on products are begging for an exhaust leak.
In my view, if you want to fix the exhaust, find a good muffler shop. If you climb under your Jeep you can see how easy it would be to weld in a couple 2" sections that would push the crossover back, but not down. Can likely be done for the same price as spacers.
I assume that anyone spending the cash on a MC (or comparable) lift, is planning to run their Jeep off-road on moderate to hard trails. The big box exhaust solutions seem like a bad idea. They all push the crossover below the frame crossmember. That means any aftermarket skid that bolts to the crossmember, won't fit. If you don't have a skid there, kiss your exhaust goodbye. Also, the bolt on products are begging for an exhaust leak.
In my view, if you want to fix the exhaust, find a good muffler shop. If you climb under your Jeep you can see how easy it would be to weld in a couple 2" sections that would push the crossover back, but not down. Can likely be done for the same price as spacers.
05-19-2014, 07:14 AM
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05-19-2014, 08:17 AM
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Just got mine last week it was ordered at the end of march. And that was shipped up to canuckistan
I dont always drive where others cant. but when I do, its in my Jeep. Stay muddy my friends
I dont always drive where others cant. but when I do, its in my Jeep. Stay muddy my friends
05-19-2014, 12:17 PM
#1265
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Ok, I'm going to wait until the factory driveshaft fails to replace that and I ruled out the exhaust spacer since I will be adding skids. That leaves limiting straps. But is this a REAL issue? Does it only rub on the driveshaft when both wheels are at full droop like Invest2m4 states? Getting in situations where I get both front wheels off the ground...I don't really see that happening. So are limiting straps even necessary?
The Metalcloak Game changer lift was ordered last monday with 2 new aftermarket drive shafts, so our timing couldn't have been better. Hope this helps you.
05-19-2014, 05:57 PM
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Superlift in Arkansas
Short vid of my Metalcloak Gamechanger 3.5 at Superlift ORV in Hot Springs, AR
Link goes to my Dropbox. If anyone knows howto embed the vid, send me a PM. The normal html ways don't work. Thanks.
https://db.tt/F99e9JWR
Link goes to my Dropbox. If anyone knows howto embed the vid, send me a PM. The normal html ways don't work. Thanks.
https://db.tt/F99e9JWR
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05-19-2014, 07:58 PM
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help with rear springs
i'm putting a 3.5 game changer ARB edition into my 2013 JKU and can't get the rear springs in. i'm drooped as far as i can and tipped the axle to one side and i'm still a couple inches off - looks like I'm limited by the arms/geometry and the e-brake cables(?). i've got the control arms on but haven't hooked up sway bar connectors, track bar or added rear shocks yet. any trick (other than getting a spring compressor)? i figure if i unbolt the control arms i can probably flex it more to get them in but then probably won't be able to get the arms bolted in. thanks, alan
05-19-2014, 08:47 PM
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Unbolt the arms and take the e brake cables off their clips. That should give you plenty of droop to get them in. Use a pry bar if you need to. Once they are in you should be able to jack up the axle and compress the springs to hook the arms up. Have you disconnected your brake lines? Be careful not to stress those if they are connected.
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05-19-2014, 09:59 PM
#1269
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i'm putting a 3.5 game changer ARB edition into my 2013 JKU and can't get the rear springs in. i'm drooped as far as i can and tipped the axle to one side and i'm still a couple inches off - looks like I'm limited by the arms/geometry and the e-brake cables(?). i've got the control arms on but haven't hooked up sway bar connectors, track bar or added rear shocks yet. any trick (other than getting a spring compressor)? i figure if i unbolt the control arms i can probably flex it more to get them in but then probably won't be able to get the arms bolted in. thanks, alan
05-20-2014, 03:07 AM
#1270
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i'm putting a 3.5 game changer ARB edition into my 2013 JKU and can't get the rear springs in. i'm drooped as far as i can and tipped the axle to one side and i'm still a couple inches off - looks like I'm limited by the arms/geometry and the e-brake cables(?). i've got the control arms on but haven't hooked up sway bar connectors, track bar or added rear shocks yet. any trick (other than getting a spring compressor)? i figure if i unbolt the control arms i can probably flex it more to get them in but then probably won't be able to get the arms bolted in. thanks, alan