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Metalcloak Overland Series Lift Kits?

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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Default Metalcloak Overland Series Lift Kits?

just noticed that Metalcloak now has an Overland Series of Lift/Suspension kits for the JK... is this a new offering from them?... anyone have any other information or experience with this series... thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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They put them up recently. Same springs but with drop brackets instead of control arms. Those kits are also missing shocks. Some have shock extensions, some don't.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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I'm curious, too. I recently discovered these kits, and I'm very curious. I don't want to change out the control arms right away, and it seems like everything Metalcloak makes has a reputation for great quality.

Anyone else running one of these kits?
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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Not Metalcloak but AEV drop brackets and Synergy springs with stock control arms...same concept and slightly softer springs that MC. Rides great, as I bet these Metalcloak ones will!
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 05:12 AM
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This kit too caught my eyes. Maybe someone will chime in. Im trying to get enough imformation on the 2.5" Dual Rate ARB edition to make me pull the trigger. Good luck
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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The kit should compete against the AEV, except it takes care of the shortcomings that the AEV kit has. For example, it comes with real sway bar links and an adjustable rear track bar with raised bracket. No doubt that the geo brackets are a little better designed as well.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Yeah I would love to hear someone's input that has it. Really looking hard at it for my new 2015. I had the AEV one on my 2011 and it was a great lift that I really never had any issues with but I'm looking at trying something new. It's my daily driver so on road manners matter to me.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stuozzy
Yeah I would love to hear someone's input that has it. Really looking hard at it for my new 2015. I had the AEV one on my 2011 and it was a great lift that I really never had any issues with but I'm looking at trying something new. It's my daily driver so on road manners matter to me.
Which AEV lift did you have?
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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I wish metal cloak would give us a shock option with these lifts. This is what is holding me back from ordering. I bet if I called they could add them.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleBJK
Which AEV lift did you have?
It was the 4.5 sc
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