Install of Gleaming Alloy Stilettos! The Best Lift for Jeep Cherokee KL
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- I can't tell you all how excited I am about these Stilettos. Right off the bat I noticed an improved ride quality that I wasn't expecting. The install is pretty straight forward and the instructions are very detailed. I would highly recommend getting a set of these if you are into off-roading at all. If you're interested go check them out at gleaming-alloy.... Currently D said he still has a few pre production models left that he'll sell at a discount over what the production models will cost. He also has for sell some added under body protection for the KL called XO plates. Check those out as well.
Hope the video was helpful and as always feel free to ask me any questions you've got on them. I'm always happy to help when I can!
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They look really nice! Like the straight design and the toughness of the alloy. thanks for sharing!
Mud gets jammed into those stock swing arms too. I'll be checking these out. Thanks!
Yeah I always hated cleaning that out.
Thanks for showing us the install looks fantastic!!! I just gave you a shout-out on gleaming Alloys Channel about your install great job sir!!!
Thanks appreciate it!
Thank you for the info. I look forward to getting a set
You bet!
great vid! fellow missouri boy here, on the verge of buying a trailhawk. you vids have been a guiding voice! keep up the vids m8. Sw mo btw! FTW
Thanks appreciate it! Hope the videos have been helpful. Some good trails in sw mo. Wood has some good trails as well.
@@MootsKLAdventure heck yea it does ive seen some videos of them and it looks like some good fun for a 2 hr drive there and back.
I just got back from my first badge of honor in my stock trailhawk.while I drug the bottom I never got stuck and there was so much mud.
Looking put set in August on 2021
Very informative install video. Great work, looks fantastic!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Good deal. Looks great.
They really are nice.
So when they make the lift for the front they need to call it cleats. Or did they already ... I don't know lol.
It looks cool! That said , Teraflex has your spring sitting straight in the rear because they angle the lift.
I have the Teraflex lift on the rear. I haven't put on the shock extensions yet though. I'll have to make a video when I do and show the full setup.
Yeah I heard Tetaflex was doing that. Glad to see them making a lift for the kl. That's great that they're getting the angle right on it.
A video of the Teraflex would nice.
Thank you so much for making this video. Did you have to remove the 2" hazard sky lift on the front tires or did you keep them on there? Thanks in advance
Glad you liked it. I left the front portion of the lift on.
The complaints about the quality of the other lift are not appreciated.
The complaints are pretty typical for a spacer lift.
@@MootsKLAdventure then are they needed here? It just makes you look bad..
@@protaginets I think so. It's an opinion as to why someone would consider going this direction if they want to lift their KL.
With the new Stiletto arms they don't make any noise when you go over an obstacle on the rear wheels? I'm not saying it's a loud sound but a different sound from the original arms
If I don't gease them often enough it will. Outside of that not any change in noise that I've noticed.
@@MootsKLAdventure They need to be greased???
So this is made for the rear shock to be stock? So we'd only need these and the front lift kit
Yeah they basically give you a lift in the rear but unlike other spacer lifts for the KL's the keep the spring angle the same as when it's stock.
How does this effect the stock ride feel and performance? Particularly does it keep the proper geometry or does it make the tires wear funny?
How are they holding up? Are they causing any wear to other things like this, the axles?
Holding up great. No issues with other parts.
What did you use to lift the front?
Would those control arms work with the lift kit from mfc?
Time for a dumb question. I’m currently using the lower control arms to jack up the back with a floor jack. Once I put the stilettos on then where to lift? Floor jacks don’t fit in the factory jack spots. Is there some type of adapter I can get so when I put the stilettos on I have somewhere to jack up the vehicle. Thank you.
I'm not sure on that. I've been using my jack that came with the jeep. It's not to bad to use.
All in all would you still consider the hazard sky for a very casual wheeler?
Oh definitely. It'll get the job done. I haven't had any issues. Not really much difference in the spacer lifts out on the market.
When u installed it did you have to take out the hazzardsky lif that was o. It or u put it back on with them
I removed the hazard sky lift in the rear but kept it on the front. I got the 2" lift variant of the Stilettos.
Thanks ordering today
@@felixdiaz7841 I think you'll be pleased
Can't wait thanks for the videos gave me the confidence to install my own parts following your videos the only detailed installation I found so far thanks
I see you are installing this on a TrailHawk, will it also work on Jeep Cherokee KL Latitude?
I'd have to look into that. Not really positive. If you go to the Gleaming Alloy website it should tell you though.
Chad
Love the shirt
Hahaha. Thanks I'm pretty fond of it.
Where to buy?
You can buy them at Gleamingalloy.com
Does the rear wheel centering kit need to be used with the stilletos? I assume it would need it?
Technically yes but honestly it doesn't do much for centering the wheel. You'll max out at moving the wheel 1/4" back. If I had it to do over I wouldn't have bought them.
@@MootsKLAdventure Thank you!
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Is this their "pre run" unit? How is it quality wise? I know it said it could have some defects since it's not the official production run yet. I just ordered his last 2" unit, looking to install next Saturday ourselves here in the garage.
The only thing was blemishes. Some paint scrapes. Little cosmetic stuff. Quality wise it's top notch. I'm completely impressed with it especially when comparing it to the stock control arms.
@@MootsKLAdventure sent you a message on Facebook, I have a couple questions about the stilletos if that's okay!
I can’t use this arm life with my existing mfc lift?
You can. You would leave the front portion of the mfc lift and this would replace the rear portion. So you'd remove the rear part of the mfc lift when you instal these rear control arms.
Is it a true 2 in rear end lift?
Yes it is a true 2 inch lift.
@@MootsKLAdventure is there different control arms for the front?
@Midnitesilverrun this is just a rear lower control arm replacement/lift. You can also replace the rear upper control arm to help with alignment after lifting. For the front the only lift option I've seen is spacer lifts.
@@MootsKLAdventure thanks for the answer
I am wondering if gleaming alloy has a contact number. I have a Mfc off road 3-inch lift on my Trailhawk, I am wanting to get info that if I get the set that they will work with Dobson springs, will I loose and inch in lift installing these. Thanks for any info
I didn't see a contact number but I believe there is a way to contact on the website. I know that they have a 3" version that is supposed to be coming soon. I think he's got someone testing it out right now.
If you get the 2” Dobinsons-specific Stilettos, you’ll remove your MFC spacers when installing the control arms and maintain your current (3”) lift. They’re basically designed to replace an MFC 2” lift and keep the same height.
You can message them directly on Facebook, he got back to me really quick. I do believe they are making the dobinsons variant
Looks Good and Tall but my question is how tall are you bc it almost looks as high as a Grand Cherokee?
I'm 5 7 if that helps. I show measurements at the end of the added ground clearance
Looks like great quality and design, but $700 is a bit steep for my budget, so it's Hazard Sky for now. Great job! What about the alignment and ride quality?
My alignment was pretty far off when I finished so definitely plan on getting an alignment done after installing any of the lifts out there. I had the HS on before I replaced it with the Stiletto's. The ride quality is better now than it was. I had no issues with the ride quality with the HS lift but it is smoother with the Stiletto's. I'd say if you're on a tight budget or not planning on doing much off roading then the HS lift is a great option. The Stiletto's are really for those that plan on getting into some more difficult trails. Most of what I run I'd be fine with sticking with the HS lift but I want the added ability just in case. I should clarify that I still have the HS lift on the front as well.
Please don't use a spring compressor!!
I actually had mine done at the shop and the guy used a spring compressor.... He kept going back to the drill six or seven times because he could never get the screen compressed quite enough...
This was a full-time mechanic...
Don't do it!
It did not look easy...
Yeah I don't like using them. It's to easy to just drop it after you take out the knuckle bolt.