Evo 2.5 vs Metal Cloak 2.5 vs Rock Krawler 3.0

[MAG00]

I am narrowing down my lift choices and I think I am pretty much down to either of the following.:

- Evo 2.5 stage 4 kit with King 2.5 remote res shocks.

- It looks like this kit only comes with one set of sway links. I think you put the rears on the front and put the new ones on the rear. Would you buy new links for both the front and rear? If so, which ones would you go with?​

- Either will go with their arms and track bars or Core4x4. Any thoughts on this?​

- Metalcloak 2.5 Game-Changer with their Rocksport Black shocks (remote res with adjuster)

- Do you really need to change your front driveshaft?​

- It looks like this kit only comes with rear brake lines. Do you need to replace the front with longer too?​

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[JT1]

I am narrowing down my lift choices and I think I am pretty much down to either of the following.:

- Evo 2.5 stage 4 kit with King 2.5 remote res shocks.

- It looks like this kit only comes with one set of sway links. I think you put the rears on the front and put the new ones on the rear. Would you buy new links for both the front and rear? If so, which ones would you go with?​

- Either will go with their arms and track bars or Core4x4. Any thoughts on this?​

- Metalcloak 2.5 Game-Changer with their Rocksport Black shocks (remote res with adjuster)

- Do you really need to change your front driveshaft?​

- It looks like this kit only comes with rear brake lines. Do you need to replace the front with longer too?​

The driveshaft is because the front shocks are longer than 29" and can damage the stock front ds if you flex it all the way out. If you want to run a limit strap on the front drivers, you can kick the can down the road for a while..

Mine has a 3.5" and still has stock front brake lines.

 

[CreekFreak]

What trim level you running?

Also for my own curiosity, if anyone knows. Are either of the kits listed really much different than the mopar lift on a Rubicon 3.6L?

In her mind she’d say yeah half and inch but will my truck really notice?

 

[JT1]

What trim level you running?

Also for my own curiosity, if anyone knows. Are either of the kits listed really much different than the mopar lift on a Rubicon 3.6L?

In her mind she’d say yeah half and inch but will my truck really notice?

The Mopar lift is nowhere near as complete as it should be. The mopar, metalcloak 2.5 and EVO 2.5 all lift about the same. The Clayton 2.5 is taller.

The Mopar comes with non adjustable Bilsteins.. they aren't in the same realm or price category as the shocks the OP is considering.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

https://rockkrawler.com/jeep/2020-pres-jt/gas-suspensions-systems/

 

[Wrenlakeguy]

I am narrowing down my lift choices and I think I am pretty much down to either of the following.:

- Evo 2.5 stage 4 kit with King 2.5 remote res shocks.

- It looks like this kit only comes with one set of sway links. I think you put the rears on the front and put the new ones on the rear. Would you buy new links for both the front and rear? If so, which ones would you go with?​

- Either will go with their arms and track bars or Core4x4. Any thoughts on this?​

- Metalcloak 2.5 Game-Changer with their Rocksport Black shocks (remote res with adjuster)

- Do you really need to change your front driveshaft?​

- It looks like this kit only comes with rear brake lines. Do you need to replace the front with longer too?​

I am narrowing down my lift choices and I think I am pretty much down to either of the following.:

- Evo 2.5 stage 4 kit with King 2.5 remote res shocks.

- It looks like this kit only comes with one set of sway links. I think you put the rears on the front and put the new ones on the rear. Would you buy new links for both the front and rear? If so, which ones would you go with?​

- Either will go with their arms and track bars or Core4x4. Any thoughts on this?​

- Metalcloak 2.5 Game-Changer with their Rocksport Black shocks (remote res with adjuster)

- Do you really need to change your front driveshaft?​

- It looks like this kit only comes with rear brake lines. Do you need to replace the front with longer too?​

I have the EVO 2.5 stage 4 plus and it does come with both front and rear sway bar links

 

[MAG00]

What trim level you running?

Also for my own curiosity, if anyone knows. Are either of the kits listed really much different than the mopar lift on a Rubicon 3.6L?

In her mind she’d say yeah half and inch but will my truck really notice?

Mine is a Willys Sport.

 

[MAG00]

https://rockkrawler.com/jeep/2020-pres-jt/gas-suspensions-systems/

Yea, I am running RK on a 4 door and 2 door right now and haven't had any issues. Just was looking at some other option. Which of their kits do you like for a daily driver and paired with what shocks?

 

[MAG00]

I have the EVO 2.5 stage 4 plus and it does come with both front and rear sway bar links

Thanks. Good to know. I didn't see where it called out both front/rear links. I only saw the pic of the parts that show with the kit.

 

[MAG00]

The driveshaft is because the front shocks are longer than 29" and can damage the stock front ds if you flex it all the way out. If you want to run a limit strap on the front drivers, you can kick the can down the road for a while..

Mine has a 3.5" and still has stock front brake lines.

Good to know. I have always replaced the front and rear brake lines in the past but that was on a 4dr JKU and 2dr JK.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Yea, I am running RK on a 4 door and 2 door right now and haven't had any issues. Just was looking at some other option. Which of their kits do you like for a daily driver and paired with what shocks?

Adventure series with their RRD shocks and they can valve them to your comfort preferences after you order.

 

[Gladi8r_22]

I'm running a MC 4.5" Game Changer obviously had to do the Driveshaft. But my Parents did a 3.5" on there JL Rubi & it was suggested to still replace the Driveshaft, but if went with the 2.5" it wouldn't be necessary. Also, MC gets both front and rear links replaced.
I am running the standard RockSport (Red) and they handle really well, on & off road. They do a pretty decent job soaking up the bumps and tracks down the highway at 75 no issue and that's with the weight of the Diesel too.

 

[Krobarr]

I'm running a MC 4.5" Game Changer obviously had to do the Driveshaft. But my Parents did a 3.5" on there JL Rubi & it was suggested to still replace the Driveshaft, but if went with the 2.5" it wouldn't be necessary. Also, MC gets both front and rear links replaced.
I am running the standard RockSport (Red) and they handle really well, on & off road. They do a pretty decent job soaking up the bumps and tracks down the highway at 75 no issue and that's with the weight of the Diesel too.

Have you towed with that lift at all?

 

[Gladi8r_22]

Have you towed with that lift at all?

I have not yet, I have 17' flat bed for hauling the SXS left over from 2019 2500 Cummins. We dumped the SXS too though. I assume it will feel pretty soft if it was loaded.

I initially had the 4.5" AccuAir lift on prior to the Metal Cloak, as that was suppose to help with the weight but they did not have a kit for Diesels at the time i had it installed, they told me it would work the same except the Air tank would have to be relocated... Nope they were way off.
'Wayoflife' on YouTube was the only one I had seen before.

 

[Krobarr]

I have not yet, I have 17' flat bed for hauling the SXS left over from 2019 2500 Cummins. We dumped the SXS too though. I assume it will feel pretty soft if it was loaded.

I initially had the 4.5" AccuAir lift on prior to the Metal Cloak, as that was suppose to help with the weight but they did not have a kit for Diesels at the time i had it installed, they told me it would work the same except the Air tank would have to be relocated... Nope they were way off.
'Wayoflife' on YouTube was the only one I had seen before.

What was your impression of the Accu air? Quality? I live in a northern climate in Canada and I’m wondering if it would be a mistake to use it!

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