Hello, I am wondering if anybody has experience with Metal Cloak's 2.5" True Dual Rate Lift and if it is a decent lift. I have a 2017 JK Willys that I want to put a slight lift on for running larger tires and doing some medium duty off roading. How is the ride once installed? Thanks-j

 

Quality lift, I have the 3.5" version with the OME long travel shocks they used to sell before releasing the rocksports. Like it a lot. Which shocks are you considering?

Expect closer to 3.5" of measured height from those 2.5" coils, wouldn't really call it a 'slight' lift.

 

I've got their 2.5" coils as well, albeit with different shocks and I enjoy it. I'd say I got the suggested 2.5" of lift but I've also got other weight that is contributing to it being a truer 2.5". I run the Rancho 5000x shocks and I'm looking at going to the OME's. Nothing wrong with the Rancho, I can just get away with less bumpstop by choosing the right shock based on my configuration.

 

Thanks for the response, I am considering going with Metal Cloaks Rock Sport shocks only because they are tuned to work with their coils. Would you think I need to get longer drive shafts with the 2.5" lift since you say I should expect 3.5" ?

 

Metal Cloak IMO is the best lift company out there and their Rocksport shocks do give a great ride when paired with their suspension. You don't need longer driveshafts when you lift, in reality the drive shaft shrinks on a short arm set up. Keep an eye on the drive shaft to exhaust clearance at full droop, an aftermarket drive shaft helps with the clearance since they are a smaller diameter and there are exhaust solutions out there to gain clearance.

 

As TheDirtman explained, driveshaft length isn't the issue. Also as explained earlier, you're likely to net a bit more lift than the stated 2.5". That will be the real rub. Besides DS clearance at the exhaust crossover, the angle at which the CV joint operates at the TC side is where the problem lies. The boot protecting the joint rips and the grease is slung out....eventually drying out the joint. Happens more often on higher vehicles, having it happen on a simple 2.5" budget boost isn't unheard of. You'll see the signs of this failure way before you'll hear a ticking CV joint. just glance up under the tub from time to time and if you see a line of grease slung under the tub right above that joint.....you won't need to wonder long how that got there. Best of luck with your build.

 

Thanks I appreciate your response!-j

 

Thank you, I appreciate your help-j

 

Thanks for the info!-j

 

Thanks I appreciate it-j