Jeep JL Wrangler 2.5" True Dual Rate Lift Kit
A perfect kit so you can enjoy your Jeep with a lift now, with opportunity to build on for the future. This is a mid lift height for mild off-road use, made with top level parts. Featuring patented Technology available nowhere else.
Features Include:
- Duroflex™ Joints enhanced with Kevlar
- True Dual Rate™ Coils
- Durotrak equipped front track bar
- Specifically tuned shocks for True Dual Rate™ Coils
- Height adjustable bump stops
The MetalCloak Game Changing Duroflex™ Joints are the only vulcanized [click for more...] elastomer, self-centering joint enhanced with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber – providing incredible durability with more misalignment in the control arms and better vibration dampening than anything else available. Exclusive to MetalCloak (see detailed info in the main body).
True Dual Rate™ Coils provides the most comfortable and stable ride over traditional single rate lift springs, and provide better load handling than the typical "progressive/multi-rate" coils. Our True Dual Rate coils are extra long in free-length to maintain contact for extreme articulation. MetalCloak has over a decade of proven dual-rate coil performance.
The front true dual rate coils come with MetalCloak's Front Lower Coil Correction Pads. This polymer isolator replaces the OEM plastic part and corrects the coil bow that may be caused when using the worn parts. Fits in factory location and is a quick upgrade to fine tune your Jeep.
MetalCloak Thermoset Elastomer Coil Isolator upgrade pads are designed to last and outperform factory parts. The pads are made specifically for MetalCloak True Dual Rate Coils and are model specific.
The Durotrak bushings reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) that can be transferred to the driver and provides a smoother ride while also improving the vehicles steering input. The patented track bar bushings are a 2-part design that can rotate 360 degrees in a vertical plane unhindered while minimizing horizontal forces to keep the Jeeps axle centered and you going in the right direction.
We offer a choice in shocks; run the shock set-up you choose to fit your build needs. If you have a different idea of what shocks will work best for you- go for it. MetalCloak suspensions ARE designed to optimally be used with the patented MetalCloak tuned Shocks that provide maximum up and down travel. Our RockSport Shocks (Exclusively at MetalCloak) provide longer travel featured in a standard shock design and share the same valving as our premiere 6Paks; this is THE option if looking for great shocks at a fantastic price. The choice is yours to buy the suspension with or without shocks and then add any whatever shock you choose.
Adjustable height front and rear bump stops are a MetalCloak first and allow you to adjust the travel to be tailored to the size of tire you have optioned for. Add more bump stop or remove to adjust to the clearance you need without having to remove the coils.
This is an entry-level kit comprised of top level parts -- a 2.5" lift kit, that gives you added clearance for larger tires, unprecedented ride quality, at an affordable price, and allows you to build upon the kit if you ever desire to improve off-road performance with Game Changer components.
MetalCloak patented components have been proven safe with the FMVSS certificate of safety; test done while configured with 37inch tires, full body armor and suspension lift.
Note: Due to the long-travel MetalCloak suspensions provide, factory drive shafts may/will contact OEM components and wear quickly when at the extremes of articulation. An aftermarket driveshaft is highly recommended.
Note: MetalCloak engineers have chosen shocks that have been proven to have the ideal synergy with our systems. We have not tested other shocks on the market as to whether they complement our Game-Changer system or suppress its performance.
Note: MetalCloak Recommends You Have a Suspension Specialist Align Your Jeep Once MetalCloak Suspension is Installed.
Note: MetalCloak does not recommend powder coating your True Dual Rate Coils. See instructions for additional details.
Note: This item is being offered as a complete system that contains all the components shown. We cannot customize, replace or remove a component from the kit. If you need a custom order, all components are available individually and our sales team is happy to help you place your order.
Note: If you purchase this system, and decide you do not need a component or part of the system, we cannot accept returns.
Note: The stock wheel backspacing will not work with the Diesel JL Wrangler
Note: RockSport Black Shocks are LARGE BODIED 2.5 diameter long-travel shocks. Specific brackets are provided for mounting, dependent on axle type i.e.: (wide track axle) Rubicon/Max tow or (standard axle width) Sport Model. Correct wheel backspacing IS required.
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VIDEOS
MetalCloak's Jeep JL Wrangler Suspension is the proven leader among production suspension systems.
Who Is MetalCloak?
MetalCloak creates Game-Changing Products for the Off Road Enthusiast.
Duroflex 101
This short video covers what you need to know about the basics of the Duroflex Joint. How it should be used and what to expect when using it.
Why Gold Zinc?
It's time for The MetalCloak Minute... where we answer frequently asked questions in about a minute. Today's topic: Gold Zinc
Duroflex Joint Maintenance
It's time for The MetalCloak Minute... where we answer frequently asked questions in about a minute. Today's topic: Joint Maintenance
Duroflex Joint Revealed
The MetalCloak Duroflex Joint gives better dampening properties over OEM style rubber Clevite Joints and provides more misalignment than “other” inferior Flex Joints.
Vibration Dampening
We tested our Duroflex Joint using a "Shaker Table" and seismometer app to show how much Vibration Dampening the Duroflex Joint gives you compared to other industry leading joints.
A Comparison of Flex
Comparing the Flex of the Duroflex Joint with that of the Johnny Joint, the Teraflex Monster and the typical Clevite.
True Dual Rate Centered Coils 101
This short video covers all you need to know about MetalCloak's True Dual Rate Centered Coils.
Durotrak™ Bushing
Eliminate squeaks and clunks in your steering with the technology of MetalCloak’s Durotrak™ bushings; exclusively found in MetalCloak track bars.
What is Corner Travel Index?
Since 2014 MetalCloak has tested thousands and thousands of rigs at events all across the county collecting specs on the build and cataloging the results. The data collected allows us to make our own products better.
FMVSS 126 Compliant
MetalCloak not only has the best off road flex, but we are also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 certified and compliant. No other company can match our on- and off-road performance.
THE TECH
What's In The Kit?
- Upper Front Duroflex Control Arms
- Front & Rear True Dual Rate™ Coils
- Lower Front Coil Isolator Pads
- Motor Specific Front Coil Isolators
- Front & Rear Durotrak™ Track Bars
- Front & Rear Adjustable Bump Stops
- Front & Rear Sway Bar Links
- Shock Mounts
If you Choose...
- No Shock - No Shock Mounts, No Shocks
- Choose My Own - Get Outboard Shock Mounts, No Shocks
- Use Stock Shocks - Get Outboard Shock Mounts, Rear Shock Mounts, No Shocks
- RockSport Red - Get RockSport Red Shocks & Outboard Shock Mounts
- RockSport Black - Get RockSport Black Shocks & Outboard Shock Mounts
IT ALL STARTS WITH THE BUSHINGS
The Patented Duroflex™ Joint (metalcloakpatents.com) is the key to getting the greatest flex in a bolt-on suspension kit. Period.
MetalCloak has taken the best features of the most widely used control arm joints and combined those features to create the Duroflex Joint, producing a Low-Maintenance, High-Misalignment (34˚), Self-Centering, Rebuildable Joint with an OEM quality ride.
Now with Kevlar!
DuPont™ Kevlar® Fiber is now compounded in the proprietary elastomer of the Duroflex Bushing, bringing even more strength, durability and performance.
Kevlar® is a synthetic fiber with extremely high tensile strength to weight ratio…five times stronger than steel and commonly used in bullet proof armor applications.
Duroflex Bushings w/Kevlar® can be identified by the MetalCloak “M” located on the outer surface.
Control Arm Duroflex Joint Alignment...
At MetalCloak we take the care to build every product right.
Most manufacturers build their control arms misaligned from center. Why? It simply costs less to do so.
By not cutting any corners, our joints are Centered and Aligned reducing wear and improving performance.
It makes them easier to install, too!
Threaded Forged Ends
Forged for Strength...
The adjustable threaded ends are Forged providing a 37% higher fatigue strength over inferior cast parts, this EXTRA rock bashing strength will hold up to whatever you throw at em.
Control Arm Specs
- CNC Machined
- 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.25" OD
- 3/16" Steel Clevis
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plated
- Duroflex Joint
- Threaded Forged Ends
Degrees of Articulation
MetalCloak's Duroflex Joint provides 28˚ more articulation and flex than typical control arms! (Learn More About Duroflex Control Arms)
What are True Dual Rate Coils?
MetalCloak JL Wrangler True Dual Rate™ Coils have one of the longest free length in the industry for greater articulation without sacrificing the OEM ride quality.
Without the advantage of the Dual Rate Design, the required Spring Rate would be too low and "squishy" -- just loading your Jeep up with supplies would affect ride height and quality. (Learn More About True Dual Rate Coils)
Lower Front Coil Isolator Correction Pads
Replace the plastic OE factory coil isolator pads that are problematic and cause coil bow. This polymer Isolator replaces the OEM plastic part and corrects the coil bow that may be caused when using the worn parts. Fits in factory location and is a quick upgrade to fine tune your JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator.
Coil Isolators
MetalCloak Thermoset Elastomer Coil Isolator upgrade pads are designed to last and outperform factory parts. The pads are made specifically for MetalCloak True Dual Rate Coils and are model specific.
Not just any track bar bushing...meet the Patented Durotrak
The Patented Durotrak ™ Bushing (metalcloakpatents.com) is a NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) bushing made with a proprietary elastomer compound unique to MetalCloak. The Durotrak™ two part bushing is comprised of two pieces that thread together making this bushing simple to install without a press, reduces vibration and harshness transferred to the driver, and improves vehicle steering input. (Learn More About Durotrak Track Bars Front / Rear)
Forged End
The adjustable threaded ends are Forged providing a 37% higher fatigue strength over inferior cast parts, this EXTRA rock bashing strength will hold up to whatever you throw at em.
Solid Chromoly front track bar keeps you... well.. on track
Formed for ultimate Up-Travel & Down-Travel the JL Wrangler Front Track Bar gives unprecedented strength, clearance, and improved ride stability.
JL Wrangler Durotrak Rear Track Bar
Outboard Shock Mount
IMPORTANT NOTE: If using OE wheels 2" spacers will be needed to give proper clearance. These mounts are intended for use for wheels with 4.5" of backspacing or less or an equivalent of a 2" spacer on factory wheels.
Stop The Guess Work. Bump It Up!
- Adjust from 1" - 4" Without Removing Coils
- Perfect Height Regardless of Tire Size
- Thermoset Elastomer Dampens Impact
- Additional Pads Available on Request
Rear Adjustable Bump Stops!
Designed specifically for the JL Wrangler, the system comes with 4 Rectangular Pucks, allowing for easy adjustment between 1" - 4". (Learn More About Rear Adjustable Bump Stops)
The RockSport RED Shock
It’s not just a shock, it is a piece in a tuned system. This is not a typical bolt on shock. RockSport RED shocks are valved and specifically tuned to work with MetalCloak True Dual-Rate Coils.MetalCloak has refined the RockSport RED Shocks compression and dampening to provide stable, yet compliant manners for daily driving and also in situations where Long Travel articulation is needed to keep the tires planted on the ground. (Learn More About RockSport RED Shocks)
RockSport RED Front Shock Length:
- Extended Length: 30.0"
- Collapsed Length: 17.3"
- Extended Length: 30.0"
- Collapsed Length: 17.3"
The RockSport Black Shock
The RockSport Remote Reservoir Black shocks are specifically made to work with MetalCloak True Dual-Rate Coils; the Digressive valving provide the best of slow and fast speed performance.
Shocks are made with 2.5 diameter, 3/16 thick wall aluminum with a huge interior for fluid to ensure they stay cool and hold up to on and off-road abuse.
RockSport Black Front Shock Length:- Extended Length: 30.5"
- Collapsed Length: 18.2"
- Extended Length: 32.5"
- Collapsed Length: 19.2"
Outboard Stand Off Mounts
Shock attaches with built-in off set mounts that allow for long travel capabilities with the convenience of an OE like fitment.
Braided Hydraulic Hose
The Remote reservoir connects to the shock with a high pressure, polymer overlaid, stainless-steel braided, reinforced , Teflon inner core, hydraulic hose, with optimized flow orifices to allow unhindered shock oil flow.
Eight Settings Compression Adjustment
Large, easy to grip billet knob with laser marked numbers allow you to change the compression setting simply; choose from 8 settings that add an additional 15% compression force at each click to tune in your Gold Standard. Dial in your off-road comfort along with great daily driving performance.
Note:The Eight Setting Compression Adjustment is ONLY on the RockSport Black Adjustable Reservoir Shocks.
The Fox Shock
- Direct Bolt-on Replacement. Fox designed this shock to be a direct bolt on replacement for your lifted JL.
- Designed for use with our 3.5" to 5.5" suspension lift, the Fox Shocks feature an Internal Floating Piston mono-tube design.
- Extended Length: 28.5"
- Collapsed Length: 17.9"
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items | Details |
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Compatibility | 2018 + JL Wrangler Rubicon |
Track Bar | 4130 Solid Chromoly |
Durotrak Bushing | Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer |
Coils | High Tensile Chrome Steel |
Coil Isolators | Thermoset Elastomer |
Control Arms | 1 1/2" .187 DOM Steel Tubing |
Duroflex Joint | Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber |
Brake Lines | Braided Stainless Hose |
Front & Rear Bump Stops | Thermoset Elastomer |
Steel Coating | Gold Zinc |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Driveshaft: Due to the long-travel MetalCloak suspensions provide, factory drive shafts will contact OEM components and wear quickly when at the extremes of articulation. An aftermarket driveshaft will be needed. (Front Auto Transmission Drive Shaft)
Diesel: The stock wheel backspacing will not work with the Diesel JL Wrangler
Shock Options: MetalCloak engineers have chosen shocks that have been proven to have the ideal synergy with our systems. We have not tested other shocks on the market as to whether or not they compliment our Game-Changer system or suppress its performance.
True Dual Rate Coils: MetalCloak does not recommend powder coating your True Dual Rate Coils. See instructions for additional details.
Suspension Alignment: We Recommend You Have a Suspension Specialist Align Your Jeep Once a MetalCloak Suspension is Installed.
System Customization: This item is being offered as a complete system that contains all the components shown. We cannot customize, replace or remove a component from the kit. If you need a custom order, all components are available individually and our sales team is happy to help you place your order.
System Components: If you purchase this system, and decide you do not need a component or part of the system, we cannot accept returns.
RockSport Black: RockSport Black Shocks are LARGE BODIED 2.5 diameter long-travel shocks. Specific brackets are provided for mounting, dependent on axle type i.e.: (wide track axle) Rubicon/Max tow or (standard axle width) Sport Model. Correct wheel backspacing IS required.
INSTALLATION
Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
Body Modification | None |
Time to Install | 6 - 8 Hours |
Installation Instructions | Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions. |