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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Well threw the jeep on the forklift to get a half *** idea if it would hit with this Eiffel tower in the back. Its damn close, but it just might clear at full stuff.. I may need to cut out the old shock mount location in the worst case scenario.







No damn clue why its about 6.5" up though. im still not sure I want to run it that high as my fronts only raised 3.5"... I also cant use the second hole down due to the crap design of this.. I feel it would be come pretty weak cutting it up enough to get it to fit. That second hole would be ideal. My track bar will be damn near level in the top hole....Would make the track bar simple though with no bends possibly.





Side note, best radio reception ever... Or maybe with that massive bracket i can hook my cb up to it and contact satellites.


Any one else have this new bracket so I can see if it works on there set up? Its possible its just my set up that this wont work for...
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 04:40 AM
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That doesn't look like the one on metalcloak's website? Not much travel with that thing, I would guess you'll need more bumpstops to keep you from crashing into that thing.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TJM12
That doesn't look like the one on metalcloak's website? Not much travel with that thing, I would guess you'll need more bumpstops to keep you from crashing into that thing.
^^^agree. It actually looks like a modified TJ bracket.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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I dunno i won it for jk of the month and specifically asked for a jk one. I know its not like the one on the site. It still lined up good its just hella tall. N it clears so far, I had it on the forklift. Today I'm gonna go hit some whoops and see if it fits..
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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Also 14sport posted a pic of his painted from his metalcloak kit and his is identical...
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Does anyone know if 9/16 bolts will work with the MetalCloak joints? I upgraded my crappy stock bolts to the 9/16 grade 8 bolts, but don't want a surprise when it comes time to install (lower CA's and track bars).
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
Does anyone know if 9/16 bolts will work with the MetalCloak joints? I upgraded my crappy stock bolts to the 9/16 grade 8 bolts, but don't want a surprise when it comes time to install (lower CA's and track bars).
Yep. I have the Northridge set with a MC 3.5. Works great.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wightmn
Yep. I have the Northridge set with a MC 3.5. Works great.
Awesome, thanks! I've seen pictures of what the stock non-shouldered bolts do to the metal joint sleeves. Ugly.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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The mk rear track bar gives you a full threaded bolt for the trackbar also.. There whole new style trackbar bracket from what I've seen is a joke....

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Maertz
The mk rear track bar gives you a full threaded bolt for the trackbar also.. There whole new style trackbar bracket from what I've seen is a joke....
Should be a crime. Heard the Romulan's called and want their tower back.
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