RockSport BLACK, 2.5"/3.5" JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator, Front, Pair
RockSport Black Reservoir Shocks are custom engineered, meticulously designed and precision manufactured in-house here at MetalCloak. These Aluminum Bodied 2.5in reservoir shocks have 8 precision compression settings that allow you to tune specifically to meet your Gold standard.
Features Include:- Designed for the JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator
- Mil-Spec Type III HARD Anodized Black Infinity Finish
- Easy Setting Compression Adjustment
- 2½” Diameter Aluminum Body
- Heavy Duty 3/16" Wall Thickness
- Oversized for Maximum Cooling
- Rubber Covered Stainless Steel Braided Hydraulic Hose
- Built in Stand Offs for OE Quality Fitment
- Huge Oversized 7/8" Shafts
- Shafts have Induction Hardened Surface
- Shafts are Hard Chrome Plated
- Mil-Spec Type III Clear HARD Anodized Shock Piston
- Parabolic Valve Stack (multiple patents pending)
- Gold Zinc Shock/Reservoir Mounts
- Easy Installation
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.
The Remote reservoir connects to the shock with a 3000psi high working pressure, stainless-steel braided, synthetic lined reservoir hose, with optimized flow orifices to allow unhindered shock oil flow.
Unique valve stack with Parabolic shim-form (multiple patents pending) provides a compact and simplified valve assembly that eliminates shim stack problems of conventional methods, allowing for our exacting target numbers to be achieved.
Our completed package allows for maximum shaft length to be utilized and provides more travel than any similar size Monotube shock; even the internals of the end caps are machined out for additional travel.
Functional Type III Mil-Spec clear HARD anodized process is used on the shock piston to keep the assembly from wearing down from the high velocity fluid transfer, ensuring a long lasting service life.
Oversized 7/8" hard chrome plated shafts, induction hardened to Rockwell C 60+, exceeding most competitors in durability and can take a beating over and over providing the BEST protection from rock debris; this allows a consistently smooth surface for seals and wiper to ride on.
A triple seal pack keeps shock oil in and contaminants out. Removable Bump Cap protects the seal assembly from full compression damage and provides access for servicing the shock.
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.
Shock attaches with built-in off set mounts that allow for long travel capabilities with the convenience of an OE like fitment.
The RockSport Black Shocks come with a 1/8", Laser Cut, gold zinc finished reservoir mount.
The shocks come with a gold zinced lower shock mount that is engineered to move the lower shock mounting location away from the Jeeps frame rails for added clearance - saving your shocks in the process. The lower shock mount is made of 3/16" hot rolled steel and is laser cut and CNC formed for perfect fitment.
RockSport Black Reservoir Shocks provide a high end shock with adjustable compression settings allowing you to dial in your Jeeps ride for fantastic performance with a comfortable yet stable compression and rebound cycle for Rock Crawling, Overlanding, Daily Driving or “spirited” off-road navigation (wink).
Note: RockSport Black Shocks are 2.5 diameter LARGE BODIED long-travel shocks. These ARE a Direct fitment with the model specific brackets for JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator. All 2.5 in diameter shocks will require model specific consideration for “proper” fitment; additional bump stops, properly back spaced wheels, brake caliper clearance, etc... If you are unsure of how to check for fitment please give us a call.
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RockSport Black Front Reservoir Shocks
Reservoir Shocks
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 Shock Length:- Extended Length: 28.5"
- Collapsed Length: 17.2"
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.
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.
Braided Hydraulic Hose
The Remote reservoir connects to the shock with a 3000psi high working pressure, stainless-steel braided, synthetic lined reservoir hose, with optimized flow orifices to allow unhindered shock oil flow.
RockSport Black Parabolic Valving
Parabolic Valving
Parabolic valving (multiple patents pending) provide precision fluid flow in a minimal sized piston stack. Machined parabolic forms contour the butterfly valve shims when under fluid pressure; the shape is contoured to allow variable resistance depending on force-loads allowing an extremely refined tune.
Piston Compression Ports
The smooth bore, multi-ported piston uses a total of 9 ports to produce an even force-load to the butterfly valve shims; 6 for compression and 3 for rebound that ensure longevity and optimal performance. The Shock Piston is finished with functional Type III Mil-Spec Clear HARD Anodize.
Inner Recessed Cap
Our completed package allows for maximum shaft length to be utilized and provides more travel than any similar size Monotube shock; even the internals of the end caps are machined out for additional travel.Removable Bump Cap protects the seal assembly from full compression damage and provides access for servicing the shock.
Oversized Chrome Shaft
Oversized 7/8" hard chrome plated shafts, induction hardened to Rockwell C 60+, exceeding most competitors in durability and can take a beating over and over providing the BEST protection from rock debris; this allows a consistently smooth surface for seals and wiper to ride on.
Front Lower Shock Mount
The shocks come with a gold zinced lower shock mount that is engineered to move the lower shock mounting location away from the Jeeps frame rails for added clearance - saving your shocks in the process. The lower shock mount is made of 3/16" hot rolled steel and is laser cut and CNC formed for perfect fitment.
The RockSport Reservoir Shocks Specifications
Minimized valve stack with unique CNC shim-form provides a compact and simplified valve assembly that eliminates shim stack problems of conventional methods, allowing for our exacting target numbers to be achieved. The unique compressed shim setup allows for maximum shaft length to be utilized and provides more travel than similar size shocks.
What's In The Kit?
- RockSport Reservoir Shocks, Front
- Hose Clamps
- Reservoir Mounts
- Front Lower Shock Mounts
- All Required Hardware
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2018 - Current Jeep JL Wrangler | 2019 - Current JT Gladiator |
| Shock Body | 2.5" Aluminum (3/16" Wall) |
| Shaft | 7/8" Rockwell C 60+ Hardened Chrome Shaft |
| Reservoir Mount | 1/8" Hot Rolled Steel |
| Extended Length | 28.5" |
| Collapsed Length | 17.2" |
| Travel Length | 11.3" |
| Shock Mount | 3/16" Hot Rolled Steel |
| Coating | HARD Black Anodize - Shock Body/Reservoir Gold Zinc - Shock/Reservoir Mounts |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Large Body: RockSport Black Shocks are 2.5 diameter LARGE BODIED long-travel shocks. These ARE a Direct fitment with the model specific brackets for JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator. All 2.5 in diameter shocks will require model specific consideration for “proper” fitment; additional bump stops, properly back spaced wheels, brake caliper clearance, etc... If you are unsure of how to check for fitment please give us a call.
Recommendation: We recommend you have a suspension specialist align your Jeep once a MetalCloak suspension is Installed.
INSTALLATION
| Installation Difficulty | Easy |
| Body Modification | None |
| Time to Install | 1 - 2 Hours |
| Installation Instructions | Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions. |