Clayton Off-Road VS Metal Cloak Initial Thoughts (With wheeling)

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We just upgraded to a full Clayton Off-Road suspension! In this video, you'll see the install, and we'll put it to the test on the trail. We also compare it to a Metal Cloak system.
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A few weeks ago, we destroyed our springs on an obstacle at Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch. In this video, we go to Jeep Kings in Strafford, Missouri, to replace the suspension system. After a full install, we put our suspension to the test alongside a Jeep with a Metal Cloak suspension. The trails at SMORR are our favorite for putting any new gear to the test, and they did not disappoint!
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Video Contents:
00:00 Video Intro
00:31 Full Suspension Install
05:43 Test Run at SMORR
08:00 Initial Thoughts
09:16 Flex and Stuff
10:33 Switching Jeeps (Metal Cloak vs Clayton)
13:40 Final Thoughts
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@227lazer 8 ай бұрын

Anybody else noticed they tightened up all the link arms before putting the weight of the vehicle

@kg0311 5 ай бұрын

Theres tons of variables here. Weight, shocks, springs. Metalcloak has springs that have dual rates, which is why theyre more bunched, but when at max articulation they're better than a fixed rate spring.

@MrBlacksheep168 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff man! Nice to see some info on this system.

@mrpeabodythethird 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@gsxr800 11 ай бұрын

It’s the falcon shocks that are the issue with the Metalcloak lift

@kevinrabito8516 Жыл бұрын

Went with Clayton myself on my Gladiator. Glad I did.

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

For sure. We are impressed so far! Hope you subscribe to our channel!

@michaelbusbee601 21 күн бұрын

Both good lifts. The new rocksport black shocks are a major improvement on the MC.

@mdntblu Жыл бұрын

On the Metalcloak lift Jeep it all depends on what setting the Falcon shocks are on. On setting 1 then you will feel the body roll, put them on 2-5 or 2-8 or even 3 and then try it.

@robertbelongia6887 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased the 2.5" Clayton Overland and Falcon Fast Adjust, can't wait to get them installed. So far this vid, justifies my gut and research.

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

We are out in Moab now. It’s performing beautifully! Subscribe for real time updates on it!

@Marie-kj3xf 2 ай бұрын

Since most of us are on road most of the time, unless you flatbed your rig to the trails, can you please do a real time on road review for us daily driver folks…thanks!

@robertbelongia6887 Ай бұрын

@@Marie-kj3xf We love our set up. It’s my daily driver, and we have taken it thru a half dozen moderate Georgia trails. I did add sway bar links disconnects from Teraflex which greatly improved the trail handling experience on my Sahara 4xe. On highways or sharp curves with rolling hills the suspension handles like a dream.

@fabianasantosprieto 9 ай бұрын

I'm getting body roll on my 2.5" X-Factor Rock Krawler...was thining about going Clayton springs to see if that helps.

@Iamnothere8406 Жыл бұрын

Had metal cloak game changer lift. Changed my control arms to terraflex IR. I like the terraflex more. And the metal cloak ends were worn out on two control arms. Had that metal cloak lift on for a year and a half.

@jdsilvaca 5 ай бұрын

I have their 3 link front long arm kit, and rear long arms and their rear track bar. The front axle is trussed for the 3 link. 4.5 lift with their coils. Love it.

@jdsilvaca 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 JKU

@mikethompson7406 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got a JLUR on true 37s with the off-road+ 2.5” and the bump stops prevent me from rubbing. I’ve got about 2” still before I rub. Im considering pulling the Clayton bump stops and using something else to get a little more out of the Jeep. Did you use what Clayton provided or something different?

@craigversetti5700 7 ай бұрын

Pretty happy I found your channel .... nothing but pure honest imput from someone who actually knows it & does it !!! I am curious about that extremely large antenna ? Any input would be appreciated 👍

@BenandBrandi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Was just a cosmetic accessory. Haha

@GarageGeek 8 ай бұрын

Hard to imagine much difference between the two. I’m thinking shocks and tire pressure differences.

@a1racer441 7 ай бұрын

yeah, shock settings for sure would make it feel totally different.

@craigversetti5700 7 ай бұрын

Agreed , Pops jeep has a better shock on it in my opinion so if he can adjust em to be firmer it would most likely be about the same . I can honestly say tho , Clayton's components are a bigger stronger product . If you go back to the install part of the video you will see just one instance of it.

@Chiefs_Adventures Жыл бұрын

Great video and really informative! We are looking for the right lift for our 2019 JLUR. This is a great looking lift and might be in the future. I really think everyone would appreciate your videos a little more if Brandi had you wear the traditional MC Hammer cargo pants while commentating....🤣🤣

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

😂 Brandi would move out if I wore cargo pants…

@81selfmade1 Жыл бұрын

Question. Are the falcons adjustable? If so did you try adjusting them to see if the ride would change?

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

They are and he did. He is going to adjust them all the way soft after that ride. I will update on it in a future video. Hope you subscribed!

@jaydenbecerril-cy3mm Жыл бұрын

I saw you at Harrisonville at a garage sale/ yard sale

@rayhart1060 7 ай бұрын

what antenna are you on that rig?

@prayerwarriorgodlovesusall8117 11 ай бұрын

Is that the am fib snorkel system? Is it performing, and holding up well for you? Any input on your experience with that snorkle will be appreciated. Thank you, Brandon 😇

@BenandBrandi 11 ай бұрын

Rugged ridge. And it’s been great!

@mdntblu Жыл бұрын

Curious why you keep the tow bar parts on the front - aren't you worried you will bend/break one off by hitting a rock?

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

Not really. They are super stout. I occasionally remove them if the trail is bad enough with approach angles.

@anthonyacetta1551 6 ай бұрын

These videos have been extremely helpful for a complete beginner like me to understand how to do my jeep build correctly. Can someone rate my setup? I've got a 2021 Wrangler unlimited 4xE Sahara (thankfully the 4xe has the D44 as standard so I don't have to worry about axles). Upgrades: Highline rubicon fenders Wheels- KMC Grenade Crawl wheels 4.75 backspace 0 offset Tires- 37 goodrich k02s suspension lift- teraflex 2.5" RT2 short arm kit shocks- falconSP2 3.3 adjustable ..... am i missing anything or am i way off on anything? Any feedback would be extremely extremely appreciated :)

@canaus2016 9 ай бұрын

What shocks are on your jeep in the vid? Thanks.

@BenandBrandi 9 ай бұрын

Bilstein

@camaroboi13 Ай бұрын

Dude, going from skyjacker to Fruit RollUps is gonna feel better, of course the Clayton is superior

@thekraken2815 9 ай бұрын

Hey guys! Great video! I just recently put this sameclayton lift but the 3.5" on my gladiator. At first it felt smooth and nice. Then I put 35" tires on it and since it has felt so bumpy. I can feel EVERY bump and it's kinda making me sad. Did I do something wrong?

@BenandBrandi 9 ай бұрын

What size wheels are you running?

@thekraken2815 9 ай бұрын

@BenandBrandi 17" stock rims. Also have the have fox shocks

@BenandBrandi 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like stiff shocks or springs… the Clayton will mostly give you articulation and stability..

@BenandBrandi 9 ай бұрын

Give the new shocks a few weeks or so to loosen up.

@thekraken2815 9 ай бұрын

@@BenandBrandi it's been about 6 weeks already

@PhatboyHD88 7 ай бұрын

Man i liked them hummer wheels they looked bad ass, what happened to them ?

@BenandBrandi 7 ай бұрын

Sold them with the rig.

@TwoFeatherChannel Жыл бұрын

between Clayton and Metal Cloak, I would choose Clayton. Metal Cloak is stronger than many of the name brands but they are not in the top strongest category.

@HolmesProspecting 4 ай бұрын

"Bumpy" would be shocks and spring rates.

@1Builtcummins 5 ай бұрын

The clayton control arms might be a little bigger than Metalcloak, but Metalcloak will give you more flex. I would do Metalcloaks lift over Clayton.

@jumpersclerk9705 Жыл бұрын

Try flexing them out and see which one flexes better.

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

Coming soon! Make sure you subscribe to catch the video!

@tonycunningham5875 Жыл бұрын

That was me in the black gladiator lol. We had a little group of that camped out there over the weekend. Very cool to see yall there. Ive been watching a few of yalls video’s lately.

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you!!

@227lazer 8 ай бұрын

Trashed springs on gnarly trail. Yeah doubt it.

@BenandBrandi 8 ай бұрын

Cool story.

@h2overlanding35 Жыл бұрын

It’s a Jeep thing

@paulherrington5837 3 ай бұрын

I think this video is more of a my lift kit is better than yours video 🤦🏻‍♂️ I wouldn’t base my decision on something like this

@BenandBrandi 3 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks for your thoughts… 🤦‍♂️

@FailureToReport Ай бұрын

I mean, he literally said "I don't know anything about it but I'll show you what we got on it" and has a shop do all of his work....so I mean, YMMV

@1smokan Жыл бұрын

Adjust the shocks.

@BenandBrandi Жыл бұрын

They are on the softest setting and placement.

@1smokan Жыл бұрын

@@BenandBrandi Ok, tire pressure? I have the metal cloak but I am on Fox 2.5's and when aired down it is smooth but I think the spring rate is stiffer for greater cargo capacity.