Metalcloak Thread
#531
JK Enthusiast
I talked to Metal Cloak when my kit was on order. They told me that the stock bolts didn't need to be upgraded in their kit because the Duroflex joints don't beat on the bolts like other kits. Of course, Grade 8 bolts never hurt.
#532
Just so you're aware... the stock bolts are actually stronger than grade 8 standard bolts.
#533
JK Jedi
#534
#535
JK Jedi
#536
JK Junkie
Yup. Mine's the same. I installed the kit over the weekend. I had the same problem with installing the bracket. I had to remove the control arm bolt and top shock bolts (which I had just installed) to get it in. Wasn't happy having to duplicate work I had just done. I didn't finish til after dark so I didn't get to center the rear axle or torque everything down. I will get to do that tomorrow.
#538
JK Junkie
#539
JK Jedi
kind of figured it was just my rig...Its designed a little to much for downtravel and not much uptravel. My setup I will probably have to cut out the old shock mount location for enough clearance when uptraveling. It also deosnt make sense to raise the rear trackbar 6.5 inches when the front is only raised 3.5. There supposed to be the same and match lift height...
#540
JK Enthusiast
kind of figured it was just my rig...Its designed a little to much for downtravel and not much uptravel. My setup I will probably have to cut out the old shock mount location for enough clearance when uptraveling. It also deosnt make sense to raise the rear trackbar 6.5 inches when the front is only raised 3.5. There supposed to be the same and match lift height...