Metalcloak gamechanger install with Fox 2.0 input

[Friryagladiator]

I have already installed Metalcloak 3 1/2” springs in front and rear and have Fox 2.0 shocks. I was running Rough country lift so I have just the front track bar and sway bar connects left from that cheap kit. I just ordered the whole game changer kit to install.
question 1: anybody running this set up? Does it ride and flex good with the Fox2.0? Any pics?
Question 2: did the recommended start points for the control arms length work or should I take to a shop to have them install? What should the set length be on front and rear track bar be? Trying to decide if I want to tackle the install myself or go pay 800-1000 to have it done.
Anymore input is appreciated.

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[EcoDiezLN]

I have already installed Metalcloak 3 1/2” springs in front and rear and have Fox 2.0 shocks. I was running Rough country lift so I have just the front track bar and sway bar connects left from that cheap kit. I just ordered the whole game changer kit to install.
question 1: anybody running this set up? Does it ride and flex good with the Fox2.0? Any pics?
Question 2: did the recommended start points for the control arms length work or should I take to a shop to have them install? What should the set length be on front and rear track bar be? Trying to decide if I want to tackle the install myself or go pay 800-1000 to have it done.
Anymore input is appreciated.

I helped my buddy install the game changer 3.5 in his JL seemed really simple and straightforward they give you measurements for everything I would go off that to start. The track bars we installed and then measured( on level ground) the distance between the outside of the tire to the inner fender(put a level against the tire touching the top sidewall and the bottom so it’s accurate). We then kept adjusting and measuring until the jeep was centered. You might have to drive it around repark it and measure it one last time to make sure it’s settled and 100%.
Do not even think of paying a shop to do it!!!!!

 

[Mjolnir]

Not on my JT, but on multiple wranglers I do and MC kits are amazing. You'll have more flex than you will need, unless you're doing some nutty shit.

The preset adjustment points are just that. You might need to change some of it to fit YOUR truck.

I see no reason going to a shop and spending $60 to get it perfectly dialed in, is not recommended.

 

[EcoDiezLN]

I have already installed Metalcloak 3 1/2” springs in front and rear and have Fox 2.0 shocks. I was running Rough country lift so I have just the front track bar and sway bar connects left from that cheap kit. I just ordered the whole game changer kit to install.
question 1: anybody running this set up? Does it ride and flex good with the Fox2.0? Any pics?
Question 2: did the recommended start points for the control arms length work or should I take to a shop to have them install? What should the set length be on front and rear track bar be? Trying to decide if I want to tackle the install myself or go pay 800-1000 to have it done.
Anymore input is appreciated.

You might want to check the specs on your shocks compressed and fully extended I think they recommend like 17” compressed and 30” extended... don’t quote me on that but I would check it out

 

[ScoGlad21]

Just completed the 3.5 Gamechanger by myself but did take it to a shop for pro alignment which Metalcloak indeed recommends (I also did tie rod, steering stablizer and drag link upgrades). The recommended settings weren't perfect but pretty dang close. Key to success for me was having two floor jacks to manage the axles while the truck was on jack stands and having ratchet straps to move things laterally as well as slightly compress the rear springs to get them in place.

By my eye, a level Gladiator "looks" squatty in the back (IMO, it's an optical illusion created by the different fender heights). So I supplemented the back only with Daystar 3/4" poly spacers. Hub to hub, it reduced the 'factory' rake by about 1/2" but retained enough to make it "look" pretty level. To be clear, if you study the slider, it's raked slightly. Also, mine is a diesel so Metalcloak provided taller front spring isolators.

I'm moving back out West in a couple of months and can't wait to put this beast through the tests.

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