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Old 06-06-2014, 08:52 AM
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New 5.5" metal cloak dual rate coils for the XJ. Now to find the time to install them.
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Old 06-06-2014, 09:02 AM
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What benefits do the dual rate coils provide?
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Originally Posted by fritzthekatt
What benefits do the dual rate coils provide?
Iirc the top half is a higher spring rate for the weight of bumper etc and the main part ia still "softer" for the ride quality. Or it can be backward
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Originally Posted by fritzthekatt
What benefits do the dual rate coils provide?
From their website.
Metalcloak's Dual-Rate coil springs, give you...
Longest Free Length in Industry: 19"
Stays in Coil Buckets, even at Full Droop
Superior Ride Quality
Excellent On & Off Road Stability
Consistent Ride Height
Resists Sagging
Allows for Unbeatable Articulation
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Interesting. You'll have to let me know if you see a difference. What springs are you using now?
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Interesting. You'll have to let me know if you see a difference. What springs are you using now?
I have 4.5" BDS coils with a 1" teraflex spacer. I really like the way it rides so I'll let you know how the metal cloaks compare.
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Reminded of that Jeff corwin guy. "and here we have a rare D44 equipped Xj. See how it gracefully maneuvers through the streets."
Steve Irwin?
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Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers
I have 4.5" BDS coils with a 1" teraflex spacer. I really like the way it rides so I'll let you know how the metal cloaks compare.
whatcha gonna do with them 4.5-inchers?
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whatcha gonna do with them 4.5-inchers?
Rob has first dibs. You would be next if you're interested in them.
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Rob has first dibs. You would be next if you're interested in them.
I would be interested
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Went to the junkyard today. Scored a sound bar and a couple other smalls for 15$ Also my new headlights came in the mail today!

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Also, are these illegal/will they work with a putco Harness?

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Went to the junkyard today. Scored a sound bar and a couple other smalls for 15$ Also my new headlights came in the mail today!

Also, are these illegal/will they work with a putco Harness?
Short answer, no,hence the offroad use sticker to protect themselves
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Too nice out too sleep yet. Got my list ready this weekend for the jeep. Gotta rebuild DS finally.
I disagree. I just woke up a few minutes ago, and I feel great.
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Steve Irwin?
Jeff Corwin is basically the American Steve Irwin
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Short answer, no,hence the offroad use sticker to protect themselves
A.k.A aim them a little low. lol
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Don't even bother with em. they lasted about 3 weeks before one blew on my jeep. Run down the parts store and spend the $20 and get a set of sylvania h4's.

In other news, changing ujoints in rusty axle shafts sucks. Specially when your learning as you go.
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