Install notes and evidence

Verify front/rear position, lift height range, paired suspension components, travel/clearance, brake-line or driveline implications, and alignment before checkout.

Product-specific install PDFs or videos are not captured for this record yet. Treat this as a source gap before quote, checkout, or labor planning.

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Metalcloak

RockSport BLACK, 4.5"/5.5" JT Gladiator Adjustable Reservoir Shocks, Rear, Pair

Vendor fitment: 2020-2026 JT Gladiator. Suspension & lifts fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

RockSport Black Reservoir Shocks are custom engineered, meticulously designed and precision manufactured in-house here at MetalCloak. These Aluminum Bodied 2.5in reservoir shocks have 8 precision compression settings that allow you to tune specifically to meet your Gold standard. Features Include: Designed for the JT Gladiator Mil-Spec Type III HARD Anodized Black Infinity Finish Easy Setting Compression Adjustment 2½” Diameter Aluminum Body Heavy Duty 3/16" Wall Thickness Oversized for Maximum Cooling Rubber Covered Stainless Steel Braided Hydraulic Hose Huge Oversized 7/8" Shafts Shafts have Induction Hardened Surface Shafts are Hard Chrome Plated Mil-Spec Type III Clear HARD Anodized S...

SKU

1644

Price

$1,449

Role

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What lift height is this for?

Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Metalcloak product page: https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-rear-rocksport-black-shocks-4-5.html

- Source text: Verify front/rear position, lift height range, paired suspension components, travel/clearance, brake-line or driveline implications, and alignment before checkout.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

Readiness

Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

Install docsNo product-specific install PDF, install support link, or official video is captured for this record yet.Source needed

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Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

Visual prioritymedium

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Fact summary

Models: JT Gladiator; Years: 2020-2026; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-25