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Jun 6, 2014 | 08:52 AM

#93931

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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New 5.5" metal cloak dual rate coils for the XJ. Now to find the time to install them.

Jun 6, 2014 | 09:02 AM

#93932

fritzthekatt

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From: Nashville

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

What benefits do the dual rate coils provide?

Jun 6, 2014 | 10:13 AM

#93933

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

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

Jun 6, 2014 | 10:14 AM

#93934

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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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

Jun 6, 2014 | 12:04 PM

#93935

fritzthekatt

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From: Nashville

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Interesting. You'll have to let me know if you see a difference. What springs are you using now?

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:21 PM

#93936

Pudgy Fingers

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Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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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.

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:28 PM

#93937

LittleBuddy

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From: Laurel, MD

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

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?

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:29 PM

#93938

LittleBuddy

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From: Laurel, MD

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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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?

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:38 PM

#93939

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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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.

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:50 PM

#93940

LittleBuddy

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From: Laurel, MD

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Rob has first dibs. You would be next if you're interested in them.

I would be interested

Jun 6, 2014 | 01:54 PM

#93941

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

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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Jun 6, 2014 | 01:55 PM

#93942

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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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

Jun 6, 2014 | 02:22 PM

#93943

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

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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Originally Posted by LittleBuddy

Steve Irwin?

Jeff Corwin is basically the American Steve Irwin

Jun 6, 2014 | 02:32 PM

#93944

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

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Short answer, no,hence the offroad use sticker to protect themselves

A.k.A aim them a little low. lol

Jun 6, 2014 | 04:55 PM

#93945

Veeb0rg

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From: Glen Burnie, MD

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0l

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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