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05-04-2015, 05:32 PM
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I got the same email this weekend with the free shipping code as well, so I ordered my 3.5" ARB long travel setup. The only problem I have and not sure if this the norm but they called me and told me do to the free shipping its gonna be 3-4 weeks. Is this a common occurrence, it's my first dealings with Metal Cloak.
05-04-2015, 05:34 PM
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The listed arm lengths should only be used as a baseline. Mc actually States this in their instructions.
Set lowers to listed lengths 23 1/8 to 23 1/4
Support jack under pinion and adjust uppers to fit the mounts (bolts slide through easily)
Measure pinion (+ 2°). If happy torque everything down.
Same with the rear.
Set lowers to listed lengths (20 1/4?)
Hold pinion 2-3° below drive shaft angle. Adjust out uppers so bolts slide through easily.
Remeasure pinion angle and it's happy start torquing.
This is how I set up mine. No handling issues, tracks strait and the front coils are straight up-and-down.
Set lowers to listed lengths 23 1/8 to 23 1/4
Support jack under pinion and adjust uppers to fit the mounts (bolts slide through easily)
Measure pinion (+ 2°). If happy torque everything down.
Same with the rear.
Set lowers to listed lengths (20 1/4?)
Hold pinion 2-3° below drive shaft angle. Adjust out uppers so bolts slide through easily.
Remeasure pinion angle and it's happy start torquing.
This is how I set up mine. No handling issues, tracks strait and the front coils are straight up-and-down.
05-05-2015, 09:11 AM
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The listed arm lengths should only be used as a baseline. Mc actually States this in their instructions.
Set lowers to listed lengths 23 1/8 to 23 1/4
Support jack under pinion and adjust uppers to fit the mounts (bolts slide through easily)
Measure pinion (+ 2°). If happy torque everything down.
Same with the rear.
Set lowers to listed lengths (20 1/4?)
Hold pinion 2-3° below drive shaft angle. Adjust out uppers so bolts slide through easily.
Remeasure pinion angle and it's happy start torquing.
This is how I set up mine. No handling issues, tracks strait and the front coils are straight up-and-down.
Set lowers to listed lengths 23 1/8 to 23 1/4
Support jack under pinion and adjust uppers to fit the mounts (bolts slide through easily)
Measure pinion (+ 2°). If happy torque everything down.
Same with the rear.
Set lowers to listed lengths (20 1/4?)
Hold pinion 2-3° below drive shaft angle. Adjust out uppers so bolts slide through easily.
Remeasure pinion angle and it's happy start torquing.
This is how I set up mine. No handling issues, tracks strait and the front coils are straight up-and-down.
I ordered adjustable lowers instead of adjustable uppers, so when I read the instructions they're the same as stock, but the uppers get adjusted. I didn't adjust either since I just read the lower measurement and installed it so I'm basically on stock length arms right now.
05-05-2015, 09:45 AM
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I placed two orders and was too two lead times. One 4-6 and one 5-7 weeks. Got shipping confirmation today for both products with ETA of May 11th. Seems they're being a little conservative with the estimates and pushing things out as quickly as possible. Typical under promise and over deliver.
05-05-2015, 03:56 PM
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05-06-2015, 12:50 AM
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I don't have the patience to mess with installing stuff. There is a 100% chance I would break something. I don't find any satisfaction in putting stuff together. I've tried installing stuff on other Jeeps and it always seems like I don't have the right tool. I'm also getting C-gussets and Synergy ball joints installed. Plus I like to stimulate the economy.
05-06-2015, 05:03 AM
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I don't have the patience to mess with installing stuff. There is a 100% chance I would break something. I don't find any satisfaction in putting stuff together. I've tried installing stuff on other Jeeps and it always seems like I don't have the right tool. I'm also getting C-gussets and Synergy ball joints installed. Plus I like to stimulate the economy.
05-06-2015, 06:50 AM
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