Metalcloak Thread
JK Junkie
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From: The Dirty South
Looks like you started in your garage but ended up on a lift. Looks good! I'm happy with mine but I live in the flatlands so haven't been able to flex it yet. I will soon though on my vaca. 
JK Newbie
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I haven't flexed it yet either. Taken it out but nothing serious yet, hopefully this weekend or next
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JK Junkie
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I see. Looks like you live in the right area to take full advantage of it.
JK Junkie
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
There had been some people asking for some flex measurements when running the GC with 6pak shocks. While this guy is using 14" shocks front and rear (standard is 14" front 12" rear), it gives some good perspective.
The rear tire maxed out the ramp at 48". They then raised the front 20". So essentially, the rear tire could be raised a total of 68" had the ramp been able to go that high.
The rear tire maxed out the ramp at 48". They then raised the front 20". So essentially, the rear tire could be raised a total of 68" had the ramp been able to go that high.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
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JK Junkie
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Stole the math from them. But you are correct that is not proper math. At 48" the rear was not stuffed and front passenger had plenty of travel (front driver ramp left flat). It would definitely get over 60" before the front passenger picked up.
Alright, I'll do it to my Jeep within the next week and post the numbers.
Alright, I'll do it to my Jeep within the next week and post the numbers.
JK Jedi
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Stole the math from them. But you are correct that is not proper math. At 48" the rear was not stuffed and front passenger had plenty of travel (front driver ramp left flat). It would definitely get over 60" before the front passenger picked up.
Alright, I'll do it to my Jeep within the next week and post the numbers.
Alright, I'll do it to my Jeep within the next week and post the numbers.
Last edited by Maertz; Jun 27, 2014 at 11:34 AM.
JK Newbie
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The worst is there are no measurements for the track bar or control arms. So that you need to go to the shop for. I don't know how to do a hand alignment if I did I would have tried.
Now I just need on board air, high lift and a tuner.
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JK Enthusiast
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That's good to hear and I figured that about the rear vs. the front. I went for a bogert bottle jack kit vs. a high lift and got an aev procal last week on here. Just got my wheels and tires, barely fit w/out the lift! 
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