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11-23-2013, 05:05 PM
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Ok so I have one Overland fender (passenger front) installed. Took a little longer than I thought it would and you need to remove the factory rocker guard (Rubicon)...but I got in to go grab a new socket and my check engine light, ABS, Sway bar disco, ESP, brake light and traction control lights are all on and my speedo is at zero. No idea what I could have broken or disconnected just by taking the fender flares off??? Anyone ever run into this?
11-23-2013, 05:34 PM
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So here's what's funny about your question. My previous kit actually was a Rock Krawler 3.5 lift. It just sagged to what a 2.5 kit would be. That's why I added the 1.75 spacer in the rear just to even it out. This Metal Cloak 3.5 is definitely a true 3.5 if not slightly over
Wheels are 16" Method Double Standards and tires are Goodyear MTRs in 315/75R16 which measures about 34.5 or so. The MTRs run a lot closer to advertised size than many other tires out there. Also they kick ass
Here are a couple closer shots of the tires and lift...
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11-23-2013, 06:41 PM
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Ok so I have one Overland fender (passenger front) installed. Took a little longer than I thought it would and you need to remove the factory rocker guard (Rubicon)...but I got in to go grab a new socket and my check engine light, ABS, Sway bar disco, ESP, brake light and traction control lights are all on and my speedo is at zero. No idea what I could have broken or disconnected just by taking the fender flares off??? Anyone ever run into this?
11-23-2013, 07:09 PM
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Yes, I've the stock control arms and had to disconnect the track bar and drop the skid plate to get my 2.5 in coils in! I had to call my Metalcloak rep to make sure he sent the 2.5 and not 3.5 cause I was having trouble dropping the axle enough.
11-24-2013, 03:50 AM
#338
JK Enthusiast
I got the front done yesterday and will complete the back today. Then I will set the correct control arm lengths and the pinion and caster angles.
Here is a quick shot from the front completed. HUGE difference.
11-24-2013, 09:52 AM
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JK Junkie
I'm installing the Duroflex kit so yes, all the control arms and front trackbar. I will say that MC could do a better job with their instructions. They basically ship the GC instructions with the Duroflex kit which I find just lazy. They give no measurements for the control arms as a starting point for the 2.5" lift.
I got the front done yesterday and will complete the back today. Then I will set the correct control arm lengths and the pinion and caster angles.
Here is a quick shot from the front completed. HUGE difference.
I got the front done yesterday and will complete the back today. Then I will set the correct control arm lengths and the pinion and caster angles.
Here is a quick shot from the front completed. HUGE difference.
Control Arms:
UF - 18 3/4
LF - 22 15/16
UR - 18 1/8
LR - 20 1/4
Track Bars:
Front: 32 13/16
Rear: ?
I couldn't calculate that because I don't know the stock length.
I was going to give you these figures if you were going to try to adjust BASELINE before install. That's why I asked. If my numbers are closee would it be possible for you to measure the factory rear track bar?
Thanks. Again it looks great!