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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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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.



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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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We went out yesterday and let me just say how impressed I am with this lift. I only have 2.5in and the emu shocks but my jeep is night and day different. I dropped of bigger ledges with no bumper scrape, I went through everything so much easier, and the run was more fun. Not having to worry about the jeep clearance was re leaving.

Wish I had a picture with my jeep in the mix but didn't take my phone out.




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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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I am pretty sure that this thread has made my mind up on the lift I will be purchasing soon. Looks like a kick ass system. Keep the pictures coming!
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Anyone have insight or tips for removing stock jku springs and installing the 2.5" Metalcloaks? I'm attempting to install my kit this coming weekend.


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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sgregg108
Anyone have insight or tips for removing stock jku springs and installing the 2.5" Metalcloaks? I'm attempting to install my kit this coming weekend.

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Just the springs?

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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sgregg108
Anyone have insight or tips for removing stock jku springs and installing the 2.5" Metalcloaks? I'm attempting to install my kit this coming weekend.


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I had to stand on the front rotor and press down as hard as I could to get the space needed. Ripped off one of my fenders doing so.


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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JayswranglerX
Just the springs?

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Well any insight on installing the lift would be appreciated [emoji2] but I'm specifically concerned with the springs as they can be dangerous. Other parts are the upper/front arms, front track bar, shocks and brake lines, all seems pretty straight forward but again the springs are a bit scary since they could hurt me or my buddy if I don't install them correctly and spring compressors are an option but they're not the safest.


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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jdenney
I had to stand on the front rotor and press down as hard as I could to get the space needed. Ripped off one of my fenders doing so.


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Was this trying to pivot the axle from one wheel well to the other to install the spring? Does this method work once one spring is installed or does it compress the first installed spring too much?


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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sgregg108

Was this trying to pivot the axle from one wheel well to the other to install the spring? Does this method work once one spring is installed or does it compress the first installed spring too much?

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I just swapped out my MC 3.5 springs by just disconnecting the sway bar links and trac bar and ir was enough to droop the axle to get the springs out

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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JayswranglerX
I just swapped out my MC 3.5 springs by just disconnecting the sway bar links and trac bar and ir was enough to droop the axle to get the springs out

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Cool, was this on 6 ton jack stands? And did you have the axle supported by a jack?


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