Metal Cloak 2.5”

[jandersendo]

Any one run this? Couple questions, can you use the stock XR wheels ( ET+12)? How do you like it? Do you need a new front drive shaft? How about rear?

 

[Petes_392]

I just installed this lift last weekend. Yes, I kept my stock wheels. I've not had much time with it yet but so far so good. I used some FOX 2.0 IFP shocks for the 2-3 inch lift. I chose this shock so that I wouldn't need to worry about drive shafts. Fronts are 26.5" extended and the rears are 29.5 extended. They say you can go with about 28.5" front shocks and be ok... but I didn't want to push it. I'll probably go with aftermarket drive shafts and longer shocks down the road but this will do for now.
I have a Warn VR EVO 10S winch on an ARTEC winch plate on the front bumper. I also have the Metalcloak undercloak skids. I was sitting 2" higher in the rear than the front. I swapped the rear springs out with rears springs for a 2 door 2.5 inch lift and it brought me to just about an inch high in the rear.
Rides great on the road.
I'll post later and add some pictures.