Narrowed down: X Factor 4-link or MetalCloak GC

[GrizzlyBrown]

New to the Gladiator scene, but owned and currently own several Jeeps. In looking at the forum and other places, I have narrowed down my lift options:

(1) Rock Krawler "No Limits" X Factor with the triangulated 4-link in the rear. Benefits being that the rear track bar is deleted and corrects the geometry with just the links.

(2) MetalCloak 3.5" Game Changer. This is the lift I use on my current JLUR. I love it and the articulation seems to beat all others out of the box. I like the joints and suspect the create the best factory feel. I will use the rear RockJock geometry correction to keep the driveline properly angled. I won't use the front geometry correction.

I guide big game hunts and do almost all my grocery shopping in the woods. My wife finally convinced me to bite the bullet on the JTR so I quit throwing dead animals in the JLUR. That said, this will do Moab, the Rubicon, and other off-roading but is primarily forest service roads and "overland" type travel.

Any input from those that have had both, or who have at least seen and experienced both in action. I hate making these decisions!

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[Jeffjk]

+1 for Metalcloak, it’s outstanding and their joints are way better! I was in the same position deciding and watched a few others at EJS. I ultimately landed on Metalcloak because Rock Krawler joints are too noisy and require maintenance. It also required welding and I feel more comfortable with the geometry of Metalcloak. Articulation is great with the Game Changer and I don’t really feel any issues with binding (despite RK claiming it binds less, I didn’t really see much difference watching others). Metalcloak is also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 certified and compliant which was the final deciding factor for me. I also like the gold zinc coating on the arms, it’s held up great even after dragging them a bit on the rocks.

 

[mx5red]

I go through this exact dilemma. People always support their decision to buy “X” lift, I’d be very curious to ride in both or hear a direct comparison.
I was actually thinking of doing all MC arms except for the upper rear RK 4-link.

I’m curious if the pro-x cuts down some of the weird side to side heaving when turning around town.

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