Metalcloak lift

[Jason57]

Rear fox 985-24-219
Front fox 985-24-181

Thanks! How do you like the ride?

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[davetha]

Thanks! How do you like the ride?

Thanks! How do you like the ride?

It's pretty good. I kind of wish the front was a tad softer and the rear was stiffer, especially with a bit of payload.

 

[DirtyD]

Rear fox 985-24-219
Front fox 985-24-181

Are you sure about those part numbers? They come back for 4.5-6 inches of lift in the front and 1.5 in the rear.....

 

[davetha]

Are you sure about those part numbers? They come back for 4.5-6 inches of lift in the front and 1.5 in the rear.....

I apologize. The rear is Fox / BDS valving part number 98224959

It's exactly 28inches extended, same as the Rocksport.

And yes, the front is 985-24-181 which is like 0.05 inches longer extended than the rock sport

I had those original parts in a list when I was specing things out.

 

[Jason57]

I apologize. The rear is Fox / BDS valving part number 98224959

It's exactly 28inches extended, same as the Rocksport.

And yes, the front is 985-24-181 which is like 0.05 inches longer extended than the rock sport

I had those original parts in a list when I was specing things out.

I thought the same thing when I looked up the part numbers. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[CanadianJT]

I am getting my game changer 3.5” installed next week on my JTR but I am getting nervous. I see a lot of threads and posts of people complaining about the sag in the back and the truck no sitting level. Can anyone comment on their experience? Planning on running my gc with Falcon SP2 shocks and for the money I am putting, I REALLY want it to sit level.

TYIA and if you have pictures, bonus

 

[DirtyD]

Mine sat perfectly level before adding the rack, tent and awning. Picture is on 37s with 5 35s in the back and rack and ten....

 

[CanadianJT]

Mine sat perfectly level before adding the rack, tent and awning. Picture is on 37s with 5 35s in the back and rack and ten....

Curious to hear more feedback on Rubicons

 

[DirtyD]

Curious to hear more feedback on Rubicons

Won't make a difference. Other than the lockers when you put the MC kit on you are replacing what makes a Rubicon different from a sport.

 

[LostWoods]

Echoing @DirtyD... Mine is just slightly squat with a full tank but that's probably because I have a static 400# between cap, rack, and things on top and the heavy ass MC skids underneath. Adding a .75 Daystar spacer to the rear to correct though ultimately I will probably just be replacing springs all around when I rework the shocks.

 

[GOCAMPN]

Don't forget about airbags, very inexpensive and easy fix to loaded beds.

This link is just an example, be sure to get the right one for your needs.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...iZKAduuE69yqH33UPsRoC0wMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[davetha]

I took some photos including one with a bubble level. Will upload once I get to my laptop.

 

[davetha]

@CanadianJT as you wanted. JT Rubicon with a MetalCloak lift. The only thing with any substantial weight in the bed is a 39x13.5R17 KM3 spare, pushed all the way to the front of the bed.

It does sag slightly the tire in the bed, its likely more noticeable with the Rubicon front fenders being higher than the rear. I've always felt like the progressive coils might be too soft in the first phase.

Here is a photo I took tonight in its natural habitat -- The grocery store.

Side view.

Bubble level, you can see with the spare tire, it does sag a bit.

 

[LostWoods]

Someone somewhere (maybe this thread?) mentioned that Metalcloak mentioned some taller/stiffer rear springs for those who have static loads. No idea as to the truth to it but I'd be first in line if they did. I hate a truck without rake.

 

[Mjolnir]

Someone somewhere (maybe this thread?) mentioned that Metalcloak mentioned some taller/stiffer rear springs for those who have static loads. No idea as to the truth to it but I'd be first in line if they did. I hate a truck without rake.

I agree with the last part. Taking rake out of trucks is just dumb

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