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Old 09-21-2014, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GJeep
Had anyone replaced just the coils with Metalcloak coils, and what was the difference in ride softness/hardness ? With, or without, changing the shocks ?
I had the Teraflex BB with their shocks and changed out the factory coils and TF spacers for Metalcloak coils and I feel like the ride improved. Seemed a little bit softer and less body roll.
Old 09-21-2014, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by meep97
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.
I'm new to this whole Jeep lift thing and building one never crossed my mind. Thanks, I'm going to look into that. I think I'm just going to get rear uppers and front lowers for now. I did forget to mention that the kit came with extended brake lines and bump stops.

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Old 09-21-2014, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
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?
Thanks.... no I'm no longer in the Corps. Got out in 2007.

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Old 09-21-2014, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cuellarusmc
Thanks.... no I'm no longer in the Corps. Got out in 2007.

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Old 09-21-2014, 07:14 PM
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I just installed the retro fit kit to install metal cloak bushings into a teraflex arm today. The install was very easy. All I needed was some snapping pliers, a hammer, a mallet, and grease. once the arm is off the jeep that is. Haven't given it a good test drive but i think it will be better. My teraflex joints were trashed. Will update after i get a good drive on them.

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Old 09-21-2014, 07:45 PM
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Has anyone tried the Metalcloak led taillights without any of the rear corner armor?

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Old 09-21-2014, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob50lx
Has anyone tried the Metalcloak led taillights without any of the rear corner armor?

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i have them. they fit fine without the corners.
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Old 09-22-2014, 04:04 AM
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Default Longer Brake Lines Affecting ABS

Earlier this year I installed the GC ABS 2.5" lift on my 2012 JKUR. This came with the 26" brake lines, which were installed. Since then the ABS kicks in a lot more often, even at times when it really shouldn't. For instance, the road pulling into my driveway has a lot of blacktop patching...it is a little bumpy...when I pull into my driveway doing about 5 mph...I hit the brakes and can feel the ABS kick in. Would the longer brake lines have that affect on the ABS?
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Originally Posted by snags922
Earlier this year I installed the GC ABS 2.5" lift on my 2012 JKUR. This came with the 26" brake lines, which were installed. Since then the ABS kicks in a lot more often, even at times when it really shouldn't. For instance, the road pulling into my driveway has a lot of blacktop patching...it is a little bumpy...when I pull into my driveway doing about 5 mph...I hit the brakes and can feel the ABS kick in. Would the longer brake lines have that affect on the ABS?
I have the same lines and haven't had any problems. Hopefully, you didn't get any air in the modulator.
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
I have the same lines and haven't had any problems. Hopefully, you didn't get any air in the modulator.
I don't think so. I just wanted to see if anyone else had this problem. Maybe it is just something with my ABS.


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