Hi all, new to the fourm and having a heck of a time figuring somethings out. Please help, so here is the dilemma, I currently have a 2015 jku with a aev 2.5" dul sport lift, barricade front bumper with winch, running falcon wildpeak at 285/70/17, with aftermarket wheels. Daily driver weekend warrior, I really liked the way it handled on and off road. Just bought a smitybuilt atlas rear bumper that weighs 200lbs and crushed the lift without putting spare tire on and adding jerry cans and highlift jack. I am thinking of going to the 2.5 metalcloak game changer with the rock sport shocks which will perform with a additonal 600-800lbs over stock. spending around $2,700 for the lift. I don't know if i need such a heavy duty lift, was thinking about rock krawler 2.5 max travel lift, teraflex speedbump bump stops front and rear, teraflex falcon 2.1 monotube shocks, exhaust spacer, and maybe some spring retainer clips. I belive the rock krawler can take the weight better than the AEV (not to knock them) but my mistake for not thinking down the road with things I wanted to add. Another question would be pertaining to the shocks, would going with rock krawler RRD shocks be better than the teraflex 2.1 monotube? Just want a great ride and performance on and off road. Please suggest and advise.

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I dont want to stick with AEV.

 

Rock Krawler sucks, I would stay away from them. Teraflex speed bumps are a joke as they are just a piece of foam in a can and they charge almost as much as a true hydraulic air bump. Stay with a real air bump that you can adjust. You can't go wrong with the metal cloak 2.5" lift, its a good complete kit that will handle the weight and the long travel shocks pair very good with their coils for a great ride. I have installed several of the Metal Cloak kits and my customers love it. If you don't like the price of the Game-changer kit you could always go with the True Dual Rate and add the rear track bar and the rest of the mid length control arms later if you want to. The Metal Cloak kits are upgradeable and they have the best warrantee out there with outstanding service. Sign up on their web site as they run flash sales of 10% off quite a bit with free shipping.

 

Pass on RK- it squatted the rear end with an aluminium bumper and 33" on stock wheel. I've since replaced it all.

 

Thank you for the info on adding the weight of the bumper, it's what I am trying to avoid.

 

Is there anything else you would recommend with the metal cloak lift? Thanks for the info by the way

 

If you get the full game changer kit you should not need anything else.

 

I was thinking getting long arms from Rock Krawlers. Is There a better kit for 3.5 long arms?

 

Most long arm kits are not worth getting because too much is in the way to place the brackets in the right places for good geometry. Genright has the best long arm kit out there but it is really expensive. You might want to look at synergy. Their new joints won't have corrosion issues which is a plus for where you live. Metal cloak has a long arm now too.

 

I dont want to go off topic on this thread. I will PM you for more input if thats alright??

 

Thats fine