For the people wanting to save some money, now's your chance. Metalcloak is doing free shipping sale on all suspension products this weekend.

Online code: MetalcloakRocks

 

I got the shocks installed now I just need to figure out the tailpipe.



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I have a few hours to place my order for free shipping through MC. Just wanted some insight on what to order. I am currently running there 2.5 lift with ome dual rate ARB kit. I want to slowly piece the whole kit. I have about 600 hundred dollar budget. I was gonna spring for the front LC arms and the tie rod.... or should I grab the drag link instead. I'm trying to piece it together by level of importance first. Any suggestions... thanks in advance

MC 2.5, RRXHD, XD, 35' Toyo

 

Not sure what parts you already have as it seems there are many names for their kits. But since you mentioned lower fronts then I'm guessing you're still running the stock cas. If it were me, I would get the front lowers (for caster/pinion), rear uppers (for pinion), then track bars (center axles) and rear track bar bracket (improve roll center) before worrying about the drag link or tie rod.

 

Personally I wouldn't buy their drag link or tie rod. You can make your own tie rod for less than half their price. You can also do the Moog drag link set up for half the price too ( you shouldn't need to replace your factory draglink unless it's worn out either)

I would get both rear control arms. Or rear uppers and front track bar.

 

Yea sorry about that.... The kit came with front upper CA's, springs, ome shocks, front track bar, and rear relocation bracket for the rear track bar. I've been wheeling with the kit as it is right now and it runs great. I want to complete the full kit and get all the arms, rear track bar, drag link and tie rod. I want to get them in order of importance as I can't afford getting it all at once. Each component runs about 300 bucks or so. So I can only afford two right now. I was thinking the front lower CA'S and tie rod because it is the most exposed when wheeling.

MC 2.5, RRXHD, XD, 35' Toyo

 

In that case the rear uppers would be first for me. Then extended brake lines and bump stops. If you wheel the brakes lines are very important as well as the bump stops. Then rear track bar.

 

Can I ask why you would rather spend over $300 on a tie rod that you can build for less than $150?

I know it's YOUR money but it is money that you could save towards the other control arms or track bar.

 

Have to agree with meep. If you don't want to build it there are many options out there for both the tie rod and drag link. The factory ones will work fine for now. Finish up the lift before worrying about those.

Nice looking jeep BTW, are you active duty?

 

Had anyone replaced just the coils with Metalcloak coils, and what was the difference in ride softness/hardness ?
With, or without, changing the shocks ?