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Funny you say that! I just dropped a video of the metal cloak control arm install and they sent me an email thanking me for the video. They loved the footage of the water crossing at the end and said " Oh man Nice shot!! it would have been perfect if you had the Undercloak." Maybe one day , right now I am saving my pennies for a 44 on the front. The diff cover would be a nice addition!! Thanks for the comment! Take care buddy!

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Thanks man! You better start posting that new Bronco! It looks so good!!! I need details, man, DETAILS

Oh.. and when you need to spice it up, Metalcloak has some Bronco stuff too!

Thank you very much!! Send me an email at ctopher86@msn.com and I'll get you hooked up. I love autoedits, Trailrecon and JK Gear and Gadgets and I would love to get my videos to their level and definitely out much faster. I am sure you understand, Life seems to take over quite often. Really appreciate the comments. I'll get you the sticker right away

I enjoy big name creators, hard not too. BUT, I enjoy the " start up's " more. If I'm ever at the point of having viewers, I think I'd try and showcase them as well.

@ZeroRemorse22 Truly appreciate your support​! Be sure to send me an email. I fly back to OK Sunday and will get that sticker in the mail on Monday. I subscribed to you as well. You got some good stuff my friend. Keep em coming!

@86Ctopher will do. Your kind, mines a work in progress.

@metalcloakmike Thank you very much Mike! Really appreciate the comment!! You guys Rock!

I think it is way past time to get back to the Mountains of Colorado and find some new trails with you. Thank you for always being such a great support of my hobby!

Awesome! It's not a difficult job but be ready to wrestle the axle a little and the flag nuts in the frame..video editing sometimes makes it look super easy. Be safe and let me know how it turns out!!

Hey Buddy.. checking back with you to see how your install went? Did you have a chance to get them in?

Hey Buddy! In the video, I installed the track bar first and then the drag link and tie rod. You probably noticed that the tie rid and drag link were already removed at the beginning of the video and that is because I had just finished the ball joint installation. I was already prepped to start the track bar removal. The Metal Cloak instructions for the track bar do not require you to remove the drag link or tie rod. I just felt like it was an easier starting point to install it first with the tie rod and drag link out of the way. The one thing that I should have shown in the video was how to check the proper trackbar length to center the axle. I set the length based on the recommendations from metal cloak and did not have to make any adjustments. There are some good videos from Wayoflife and a few others on centering the axle. Basically check each side of the Jeep at the front wheel and a fixed point like the fender. If the driver side wheel sticks out 1 inch past the fender, the passenger side wheel should stick out exactly one inch as well. If it doesn't, you may have to lengthen or shorten the track bar so that both measurements equal each other. Good Luck on the install! If you have any questions, let me know.

I would definitely be interested. What do you have in mind?

@@86Ctopher We're mainly looking for Jeep lighting stuff. We also have some headlight bulbs for other vehicles. How can we send you more details?

​@@supareeI can be reached at ctopher86@msn.com

Absolutely. Checkout Jk & Gadgets latest videos of him crawling around Clayton OK and Cross Bar Ranch down near Davis, OK. I also want to hit Disney, OK and don't forget the Sand Dunes. Plenty of places to choose from for sure..

We sure miss Shadow! Oden has been such a great addition to our family and he keeps Sadie Girl company. This was just a quick fun video as I am piecing together a control arm install. stay tuned.. That one should be ready in about a week....I hope.

I thought that having a shorter video might be good for those who just want the details and not so much on the installation.

I was thrilled with the results as well! I have really enjoyed the confidence the new brakes inspire. I definitely feel like I gained control again.

Thank you, buddy!!! Hope you are doing well!!

Thank you

You bet. I have some LEDmarker lights from Metalcloak and there is zero compatibility issues. They plug into the factory light adapter. Sorry I did not get to you sooner. I just saw this.

Thank you very much! I love the added strength and clearance the new fenders provide. I couldn't believe it when I saw my stock fenders flapping in the wind. I never have to worry about that again. 😂. Thanks for watching!

I think it's awesome that they offer quite a few options for different car makers. I love those Tundra! Thanks for watching!

Absolutely! It was looking rough under there. I took a wire wheel brush to knock off the rusty areas on the frame, axle, and anything else than was rockchipped and then took some Rustoleum paint and primer in one flat black and sprayed a few coats on it. Just covered the parts I didn't want painted and keep it protected from over spray. It has held up very well. Thanks for noticing!!

@@86Ctopher yeah looks great. Ill be following suit

@BBDos Nice! That rust creeps up quick. I am sure it will look a lot better when your done.

I believe the biggest difference between the two are rope type and weatherproofing. APEX has a higher weather-resistant rating than the ZXR and also has a synthetic line which is lighter weight than the galvanized steel wire rope and just as strong. I am not sure if the ZXR comes with the wireless remote? The ZXR might be a little cheaper but as far as pulling power, they are the same. I prefer the looks, weatherproofing, synthetic line and wireless remote personally. Mine has been a workhorse and I love it.

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I think you will be extremely happy with it. I don't think the ZXR is as protected from the elements as the APEX. I have used a few of the smaller ZXR ATV winches to help pick up large Hay rounds and they last a few years but always crap out due to the lack of weatherproofing.

Yes! Nothing better than Eskimo Joe's!!

That sounds Awesome!! It's going to look so good and ride even better! Are you doing it yourself or having a shop do it?

Thank you very much! I am really trying to focus on being better and more consistent. The HD Steering video caught a little momentum and 20 new subscribers so far! If it helps a few jeepers out there, it is all with it in the end.

I could really go for some Popcorn right now with you both! Glad you liked the video! RUclips has helped me in many ways like providing a great place to find good and bad examples of how to do things. More importantly, it has been inspiring and encouraging to tap into my own creativity as well. I hope these videos are helpful to others who are interested in tackling their own interests.

Absolutely!!! Stay tuned! My full set of control arms finally came in and I plan on getting that started this week. Next on the order list is a T-Shirt 😂

Thank you very much!! I felt the same way when I started looking for install videos!! Appreciate the comment!

I think you will really like the track bar. That thing is BEEFY. The moog should hold up long enough to save your money to upgrade. I have had to do my upgrading a little at a time. I wish I could go and hit it all at once but I am learning quite a bit by going through each part of the suspension. I am thinking a MC Rear Track bar and swap out the springs for a 3.5 inch. It's either that or new driveshafts. Running this thing without adjustable control arms and bad pinion angles have really wreaked havoc on them. Hope you like your new track bar!! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@@86Ctopher yeah, now I’m eyeballing the rear MC track bar, and upper, lower control arms and the sway bar links. I just ordered the steering damper from MC, to replace that garbage Rough Country I put In there. I have RC shocks too, originally ordered the Rancho 5000sx, but they did not fit in my 2010, the rear shock was like a 1/3rd of an inch too wide for the “cup” mount, and I did not want to widen it, so I bought the RCs, they seem fine. I’ll probably replace those Too with some decent mid grade Billsteins in the future, no Fox $$ here ;). Another big expense, I need a new gas thank skid plate, it’s the only part that is rusted out. Every other frame piece not a spot of rust. Dunno, seems guys in their 50s are loving their Wrangler upgrades, me being one, and 2 close buds of mine.

Very nice! New trackbar and a stabilizer too! You will be all set! Be sure to use all 4 washers for your stabilizer at the bracket. For some reason I either misplaced 2 of them during the initial install or they weren't delivered with the relocation bracket. Metal Cloak reached out to me when they saw the video to help correct the mistake. It might be a super tight fit. Be prepared to possibly open it up a little! I loved your No Fox money comment... that's funny. I was thinking the same thing when I saw those new Rocksport Black Resevoir shocks Metalcloak just released. They don't make them for the JK yet but said they are working on it. I better start saving now lol! My thought is.. Wheel what you have until it breaks. Everything eventually fails, some parts (companies) sooner than others. More importantly, get out and enjoy it. Looking forward to hearing how your install goes.

I have since learned to always respect the 10% chance of rain. I now own some jeep rain gear for a quick covering if the sky decides to unleash. I haven't had a chance to test it yet but I have no doubt it will be soon. Springtime in Oklahoma can be very erratic.

I actually saw that the "ears" or "tabs" seemed bent in around the shock and thought that is not the fit and finish I want. Thanks for clearing that up. When I feel the force tell me I'm soon to experience Death Wobble, I will keep them in mind as a good solution.

@Tunaslayer1 Yeah, it was totally my bad. I didn't use the bracket that came with the stabilizer which actually had all four washers. I was using the hardware from the track bar relocation bracket and should have clued in when there was the extra space. I had to open the bracket back up after pinching it down while trying to get it to the right torque setting. So thankful for the comments from MetalCloak and others to help me out. It is so much better now, has a perfect fit and the little play I had in the stabilizer is gone. Thanks for the Comment Tuna... Good looking out.

Absolutely...I think it is perfect for that! Super sturdy and can be manipulated to get that perfect angle. Better to keep both hands on the wheel when hitting those Mountains.

@@86Ctopher yes indeed! Good to see awesome quality products support the military!

That sounds like an awesome set up! It seems as though I am slowly converting my 4.5 Icon lift to a Metalcloak one. Those game changers are sweet. I just ordered the Duroflex control arms and will end up ordering new springs.. The crazy thing is I am considering dropping down an inch to a 3.5 lift and drop my 37s to 35s. The other option is to rid my Jeep of the Dana 30. But man, the price keeps going up....😂 thanks for the comment! stay safe on the trails!

@@86Ctopher no mater what direction you go, you’ll love the Metalcloak setup. Yeah crate axles are a bit salty…I bought an ultimate D44 for mine last year. If I remember right it was around $6G

Yeah- I will eventually pull the trigger. I like the ProRock 44. But then I want lockers, chromoly shafts, and. and and... it never ends. 😂

I know the feeling, between me and my wife we have two jk unlimiteds, a Cherokee and a 4wd truck….I can see myself living in the Jeep😆

I started to notice it acting a little jittery in the steering wheel and should have done the change right then. I didn't realize how bad it could really get. Had a few white knuckle moments.. Thanks for watching and the comment!!

Yeah.. I thought for sure everything looked good but looks can be deceiving. I could feel/ hear the clunk which evidently was the rod end sliding within the control arm. At a regular parked position, it truly looked like it was in the correct position and tight. The new control arms will arrive tomorrow and I will start the replacement of all 8 arms next weekend. Now I need to order one of those angle devices to help dial in the correct pinion angle. The cool thing is Metal Cloak reached out to me after viewing the video with a huge thumbs up.. That was unexpected and appreciated!! Glad someone is watching these videos!! love ya Dad!

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It is crazy how many things can contribute to the dreaded Death Wobble. Track bars are definitely on the list, ball joints, unbalanced tires, control arms, tie rods, and probably a few others. This video was recorded a while back and I found some time to finally get it posted. I also have another one prepped for upload which is basically the second half of this video. I figured it was best to split it up. Be on the look out for a few more over the next couple of days. Love you Dad!

I hated how those nets looked everytime I got in the Jeep... Although the net can hold more than the Jk pockets, they just aren't durable enough and end up stretched out or ripped up like mine. Thanks for watching!!

Thank you so much!! Love you

Awesome!!! So glad to hear that you like it. I love having mine and it really comes in handy keeping things organized. Plus it's really not that big of a deal removing it to get the top off when the weather is nice. Just a few extra minutes. Take Care!!

Thank you very much, Dad! We all have to find some quiet time, and thankfully, my quiet time is filled with music. Love you dearly. More music on the way!!