Metalcloak 3.5 game changer ride harshness

[ericw.]

Probably a grocery getter, and he just liked lifted jeeps.

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[Darth Rubicon]

Now that I’ve confirmed my suspicions any shock recommendations? Not looking to break the bank but also don’t want to be revisiting this in less than a year if I go too cheap.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Now that I’ve confirmed my suspicions any shock recommendations? Not looking to break the bank but also don’t want to be revisiting this in less than a year if I go too cheap.

The metalcloak rocksport red shocks are a great, budget friendly, long travel option

 

[3VOLVE]

Now that I’ve confirmed my suspicions any shock recommendations? Not looking to break the bank but also don’t want to be revisiting this in less than a year if I go too cheap.

Metalcloaks Rocksports pair nicely with their suspension at a reasonable price, plus some awesome flex!

 

[ChrisNLA]

I had the Rocksport Reds on my JK with an MC lift. They did good. That Jeep was dang flexy too and I didn't even have all the control arms (only the upper fronts).

 

[Rcoe]

Maybe he did have a set of $$$shock but pulled them before selling. On mine when I bought it came with rocksport reds. Great off road but way too bouncy for me maybe do to it being a very heavy Gladiator. I have since seen pictures where he had a nice set of King's on it, just pulled them before selling.

I ended up going with Fox 2.0 tuned from Accutune and they are perfect. Was looking at the 2.5's but for my use they steered me into the 2.0 res. ones.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Maybe he did have a set of $$$shock but pulled them before selling. On mine when I bought it came with rocksport reds. Great off road but way too bouncy for me maybe do to it being a very heavy Gladiator. I have since seen pictures where he had a nice set of King's on it, just pulled them before selling.

I ended up going with Fox 2.0 tuned from Accutune and they are perfect. Was looking at the 2.5's but for my use they steered me into the 2.0 res. ones.

The invoice from the lift literally states that the customer elected to retain the stock shocks with extensions. Are you arguing that somewhere in the few thousand miles driven after the lift he swapped to better shocks and then swapped back? Maybe the guys JT was converted into a space shuttle and then converted back making it the only JT to have been to space? Odds are probably not on both ideas though.

 

[RubiNewbCB]

Ok perfect that’s what I assumed. Just wanted to be sure there wasn’t something I was missing.

I'll sell you the front and rear sets of mildly used MetalCloak's shock extension brackets (less than 5k miles) if you're interested in going that route first.

 

[Stan H]

Imagine spending that kind of money for MC parts and not getting appropriate shocks. Even the RockSport Reds would be an improvement over OE.

Go get yourself some real shocks, either from MC that are made for that lift, or some Bilstein 5100s for now. @Metalcloak has excellent customer service, give them a call if you need help picking the right shocks.

Almost bet money previous owner took good shocks off before trading it off .
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[heretic]

MC kits are designed with certain shocks in mind. I went with the Rock Reds. 20's reduce the sidewall flex and can cause a ruff ride. Air pressure will play into your equation as well.

 

[Sweetums]

The metalcloak rocksport red shocks are a great, budget friendly, long travel option

And already tuned for that suspension and spring combo

 

[nbennettksu]

Now that I’ve confirmed my suspicions any shock recommendations? Not looking to break the bank but also don’t want to be revisiting this in less than a year if I go too cheap.

Falcon are quality; comfort and durability

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

No need to ditch the 20" wheels. 37s still provide plenty of sidewall for a decent ride. Shocks and setting the tire pressure at 25-28psi for the road and 10-15 psi when wheeling should be night and day vs what you just experienced.

20" wheels and 37" tires = about 17" of total tire sidewall.

Stock 17" wheels with stock 33" tires = about 16" of total sidewall.

Not sure why so many people think 20s have "rubber band" tires.

 

[Zachanadandy]

20" wheels and 37" tires = about 17" of total tire sidewall.

Stock 17" wheels with stock 33" tires = about 16" of total sidewall.

Not sure why so many people think 20s have "rubber band" tires.

I'm old school and prefer the tire to be at least twice the size of the wheel. I wouldn't go out and buy new wheels if I bought a jeep on 20s, but you can also make the argument that you're negating some of the benefits of going to a bigger tires by running a big wheel. Like your math shows, the 37s have the same sidewall as stock 33s. 37s on a 17" wheel have 25% more sidewall than stock. Easy answer if you have 20s...run 40s.

 

[heretic]

tire weight rating also C, D, E, EE

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