Metalcloak Thread
11-26-2013, 07:16 AM
#371
JK Jedi
Im not a kit guy id rather build my stuff not buy it... I won it by winning jk of the month on jeep forum.
I will say they make good quality stuff, but ive argued with them on there shock set ups.. Nothing against them at all. They are a new company though also.
I will say they make good quality stuff, but ive argued with them on there shock set ups.. Nothing against them at all. They are a new company though also.
Last edited by Maertz; 11-26-2013 at 07:24 AM.
11-26-2013, 10:43 AM
#372
JK Junkie
With the lowers in and coils out, you want the bumpstop to hit the pad right in the center. Uppers are going to set your pinion/caster angles which will be different jeep to jeep. The uppers may not be the same lengths depending on positioning of the mounts from the factory.
11-26-2013, 11:12 AM
#373
Ah, thanks for responding. When you say shock setups are you talking about their six packs? I'm about to order the 2.5 ARB with Old Man Emu shocks.
11-26-2013, 11:23 AM
#374
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With the front it's a happy balance between caster and pinion. Stock +2 should be ok
11-26-2013, 11:55 AM
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JK Junkie
11-26-2013, 11:58 AM
#376
JK Jedi
Yes i was. Not sure how they do the emu shocks on there coils.. Depending on the emu shock lengths and how there mounted you could possibly get the same flex as there 6 pack. The argument was in the best lift kit poll.
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11-26-2013, 12:07 PM
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You can try running a little less pinion for more caster if running the stock DS. Really depends on the amount of lift you got. Trying for 5* caster with 4" of height puts the DS at a pretty steep angle. Def not happening running a aftermarket double carden DS
11-26-2013, 12:34 PM
#378
JK Junkie
Sorry. Set your pinion angle to 2* positive which essentially is stock (4* caster)
You can try running a little less pinion for more caster if running the stock DS. Really depends on the amount of lift you got. Trying for 5* caster with 4" of height puts the DS at a pretty steep angle. Def not happening running a aftermarket double carden DS
You can try running a little less pinion for more caster if running the stock DS. Really depends on the amount of lift you got. Trying for 5* caster with 4" of height puts the DS at a pretty steep angle. Def not happening running a aftermarket double carden DS
1. Remove shocks and springs.
2. Install LCAs adjusting length to align bumpstops. This should put the axle in the same position as stock in relation to wheel well.
3. Install new shocks and springs.
4. Install UCAs setting length to achieve 4 * of caster (at ride height?).
5. Install trackbar to correct length to recenter the axle.
Good so far?
Last edited by 14Sport; 11-26-2013 at 12:39 PM.
11-26-2013, 12:43 PM
#379
JK Junkie
11-26-2013, 12:57 PM
#380
JK Junkie
Sorry Maertz I missed this post. Thanks. It wasn't very hard to create a formula to adjust MCs number from 3.5 to 2.5. Only took about 15 minutes to create the spreadsheet. I intend to measure everything after final install to compare for accuracy. I'm running PSC metal bumpers and wheel carrier along with a warn m8000 and smittybilt side armor ( hear they're bad but it was the first thing I bought and didn't know better). I'm trying my best to avoid death wobble.