That's a solid choice, with either the single set of arms or the brackets. Note that you also have the option between 2.5" or 3.5" coils. If you do choose this mfg, let me suggest that you go with the 2.5" and not the 3.5", as they design around heavier rigs with armor/bumpers/winch/gear/etc. Assuming you are still relatively stock, you should expect 3-3.5" from their 2.5's.

And yes, no problem at all starting with the single set of arms, or brackets, and adding the other sets later if you choose to. Just see how it handles/performs before indiscriminately throwing money at it.

 

I have the full 2.5" Metalcloak Gamechanger Rocksport suspension on mine. Started off as their 2.5" Overland Elite Rocksport edition and then I added all eight control arms and the steering system. I have zero complaints about it. Everything bolted in just as it should have and has been trouble free from the moment of install. Drove it from Ohio to Moab, ran some trails and drove back without a worry in the world.

If you do decide to go with Metalcloak, get on their e-mail list and wait till they have a free shipping event or a flash sale before ordering. It will save you a ton of money. If you get on the list tonight you will probably see a sale tomorrow since it's Valentine Day. They usually have flash sales and free shipping events on or near holidays.

Good luck with whatever your decision is!

 

 

Yup, President's Day weekend too. The sales are short.....usually just for a day or so, so you really do have to be on the mailing list.

 

And here you go....should you care. Emails just went around -

 

 

I just order the lift kit.. now just wait and install

Thank you ... I´ll post the result

 

Hey y'all, kind of on topic with this thread and not wanting to make a new one... bumping this one instead!


I've had a 2.5" Teraflex lift on my JKU for a while now and my front lower control arms are shot after 130k of high speed romps through norcal fire roads and socal deserts and I'm at a similar junction of going with fixed vs adjustable. I'd rather go with fixed arms just so i don't have as much stuff to mess with, but the idea of getting some adjustable arms for the front is tempting.

I'm not going to do higher than a 2.5" lift on the truck, as I'd prefer to keep the COG as low as possible and tons of clearance isn't needed for the sort of wheeling I do with it. JKS fixed front/rear arms are on the shortlist but I have no idea what to look for in adjustable/flex arms.

 

This webpage on metalcloaks website is packed full of useful information.
https://metalcloak.com/duroflex-cont...wer-front.html

The diagram below in particular tends to be a favorite to describe the differences between the available control arms. Now understanding what that diagram is really trying to explain.....it took me installing my Rough Country adjustable control arms to realize what it is really trying to show. Based off of what I know now in understanding the diagram, I feel the metalcloak or TF Alpine adjustable arms are 2 of the best options out there. The synergies seem to be a favorite as well, although I don't know where they fall on this diagram. I don't know about the JKS adjustable arms as well.


Now in regards to fixed vs adjustable. For your lift height, the optimal arm length will be in that 23" - 23 1/16" length area. When I was planning out my mods, I knew I would be building in steps. Meaning that I added a lift with front LCAs, then later down the road I was going to add some weight in the form of HD bumpers and a winch. That will bring the height of my lift down, where it is best to then adjust your control arm length down as well. It just made more sense to me, that if I was going to be at different heights as I made mods, then I may want adjustable arms so I could have the flexibility to dial in my caster at the different stages of modding. I have the Mopar 2in lift which is 3in of actual lift which should be similar to your TF 2.5in lift. My adjustable arms are at 23 1/16". 23" seems to be a magic length that works for many in this lift height range. For myself in regards to fixed arms, I kept asking myself "How the heck do all these companies with fixed arms know what length I will actually need for my particular lift and added weight?" and since I wasn't comfortable with purchasing something which may not eventually suite my build I decided adjustable arms were best for me. However, once you figure out the proper length it is typically a set it and forget it adjustment where 23" in length does seem to be a common length for 2-3in lifts....but then again if I ever decide to go to a 4in lift, the adjustable arms can still be used for that as well.

 

This right here is why I never understand why people even consider fixed length arms.

I do not have a full MC lift, but I do have a full set of MC arms, and I can't say enough good things about them. I chose those arms 1) because of the alignment demonstrated above, and 2) because of the bushings they use. I've removed all 8 arms to re-grease the bushings and it was a simple procedure. Most people don't even bother with the maintenance and are fine. My jeep gets a bit of a workout, so I find it a good habit every 12-18 months when I have nothing else I'm working on.