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I'm going to keep an open mind until (1) someone who actually owns a Metalcloak suspension articulates reasons for making a different choice, or (2) both forum members who design and/or build TJ/LJ suspensions as a profession have weighed in on the subject.
To say similar, but turn it on its head... I'll ask if MC has made actual meaningful improvements to the already available bolt on long arm kits. The alleged improvements in ride quality are already a well trodden and tired debate. I already asked what problem the Lock N Load solved compared to other TJ radius arm kits. To address another comment... does anyone know how much, if any, bump stop extension is required to prevent diff cover/track bar interference. Those are tech questions and the answers are what they are.
If there is a problem with this thread, it is the unsolicited advice and guidance on how to spend this free contest money (raises hand). We already know where TJDon will be spent this contest money and we also know that he will listen to his long time friends at Metalcloak.