Metalcloak 3.5" Game changer ARB Edition Install
03-20-2015, 05:24 AM
#11
JK Junkie
oh...also...install the rear track bar bracket at the same time as the rear driver lower control arm as they share a bolt. Do it before the shock. Attach the track bar driver side to the bracket before installing the shock or you will not be able to get the track bar bolt in with the shock in place. You can leave the passenger side disconnected though and suspend it with a bungie or lay it on the axle.
Also, don't worry about having a sawzall ready for the right front upper CA bolt like the instructions say if you have a 3.6. That was only an issue with the 3.8s.
Also, don't worry about having a sawzall ready for the right front upper CA bolt like the instructions say if you have a 3.6. That was only an issue with the 3.8s.
Last edited by 14Sport; 03-20-2015 at 09:31 AM.
03-20-2015, 12:19 PM
#12
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
oh...also...install the rear track bar bracket at the same time as the rear driver lower control arm as they share a bolt. Do it before the shock. Attach the track bar driver side to the bracket before installing the shock or you will not be able to get the track bar bolt in with the shock in place. You can leave the passenger side disconnected though and suspend it with a bungie or lay it on the axle.
Also, don't worry about having a sawzall ready for the right front upper CA bolt like the instructions say if you have a 3.6. That was only an issue with the 3.8s.
Also, don't worry about having a sawzall ready for the right front upper CA bolt like the instructions say if you have a 3.6. That was only an issue with the 3.8s.
03-20-2015, 12:57 PM
#13
JK Junkie
Will do thanks. I'm hoping I'm going to be able to get started Sunday so hopefully it works out. I'm still debating on painting the gold parts. Not a fan of gold but obviously the paint is going to get scraped off with use. I might paint this weekend maybe install the brake lines and some of the control arms then next weekend wrap it all up. We will see how it plays out.
I did mine myself in the driveway with a couple of jack stands and a floor jack. It took longer than I expected (first lift I ever did) and I'm real particular about getting everything lined up and centered perfectly. It pays off in the end. I did the front on Saturday and the rear on Sunday, which was much easier and made for a short day.
Make sure you have fun, that's what it's all about.
03-20-2015, 02:10 PM
#15
JK Enthusiast
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I just couldn't bring myself to bolting gold parts on my Jeep. And that's why I used Rustoleum, easy touch up.
I did mine myself in the driveway with a couple of jack stands and a floor jack. It took longer than I expected (first lift I ever did) and I'm real particular about getting everything lined up and centered perfectly. It pays off in the end. I did the front on Saturday and the rear on Sunday, which was much easier and made for a short day.
Make sure you have fun, that's what it's all about.
I did mine myself in the driveway with a couple of jack stands and a floor jack. It took longer than I expected (first lift I ever did) and I'm real particular about getting everything lined up and centered perfectly. It pays off in the end. I did the front on Saturday and the rear on Sunday, which was much easier and made for a short day.
Make sure you have fun, that's what it's all about.
03-20-2015, 02:12 PM
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JK Junkie
03-20-2015, 02:14 PM
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03-21-2015, 02:03 AM
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Sweet.... I'm waiting on mine to ship out. Its pretty cool the guys over at metal cloak call you up just to say thanks! Will probably paint everything to match my jeeps color too.
