Has anyone used the MetalCloak Drop Brackets and/or have pictures of the inside of the brackets? I know they are one piece construction and similar to Rancho Drop Brackets. If you have used them on your JK did you notice any change and how did they perform on the street and off-road?

 

I just learned MC started making these brackets. They look very similar to AEV's two piece design.

Rancho boxes the two brackets together

 

The effectiveness of the drop brackets has been thoroughly tested and documented. MC is one of premiere suspension product designers so there is no reason to doubt they got the geometry or manufacturing right. Ever since AEV introduced them 5 years ago most of the new products are just "me too" products with no new features. Pick the brand you like and go for it.

 

Drop brackets work and are a low cost alternative to control arms. Just understand that they are designed to correct caster. They are not designed for the weekend warrior. If you're planning to do some legit wheeling, then get some high quality front lower control arms. If that's not you, then get the brackets. While I agree the Rancho design is stronger, it's not adjustable. I'd select an adjustable version.

 

Give them a try and post a review

 

I use the AEV Geo brackets as well as adj upper and lower control arms. The brackets level out the lower arms and give a better ride. I use the adj. LCA to line up the axle and adj. UCA to adj. the pinon angle.

 

I almost went this route. Wanted to try the arms by themselves first.
I found the jeep to handle the same or better with both arms up front.

 

Thank you for the info. I am planning to install the AEV 2.5 Lift since I have ARB Front Bull Bumper and ARB Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier. I was not happy with the drop bracket and I know the AEV Brackets are 2-piece and adjustable and Rancho Brackets are one piece, but not adjustable. Meatcloak I thought were one piece but now I am not sure, and are adjustable. Instead of using the drop brackets I was think of using Synergy Longer Fixed Front Lower Control Arms and leaving the stock Upper Control Arms to correct the caster. I will take Jeep JKU and have it aligned and if caster is out I will have to replace the Upper Control Arms with Adjustable Upper Control Arms.

 

I dont like using the word "adjustable" for any bracket.
Not often people change holes because each are positioned for a particular lift height.
The ranchos do have only one hole but caster ends up higher @ lower heights.
2.5" = 5-5.5°
3.5 = 3.5-4°
Higher caster is fine at 2.5. 3.5-4° is acceptable at 3.5" to keep the DS operating at a safer angle.

 

JKS just came out with new Control Arm Correction Brackets (JKS6200). Brackets are made from heavy-duty 7GA steel and are fully boxed and welded for superior strength when compared to bolt together 2-piece designs. Has 2 holes in each bracket to correct caster for 2" - 4" lifts.