Ram 1500/2500/3500 Front Control Arm Set ('00 - '02)

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MetalCloak Ram 1500/2500/3500 Duroflex™ Control Arms represent one of our best innovations in suspension components. Our Patented (metalcloakpatents.com) Duroflex Joints are designed to stay centered and aligned to the frame and axle for the best, long term, performance.

Features Include:
  • Fits 2000-2002 Ram 1500/2500/3500
  • CNC Formed Steel Tubing
  • Duroflex™ Joints Enhanced with Kevlar
  • Vibration Dampening & Self Centering (best ride quality)
  • Maximum Articulation
  • Maintenance Free and Easily Rebuildable
  • Gold Zinc Plated for Protection Against the Elements
  • Designed for Maximum UP and DOWN Travel
  • Made in the USA
Fitted with Duroflex™ Joints, the only vulcanized elastomer, self-centering joint enhanced with [click for more...] DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber – providing incredible durability with more misalignment in the control arms and better vibration dampening than anything else available.

All parts are treated with Gold Zinc Chromate for the ultimate in defense against the elements. MetalCloak takes the guess work out and engineered these in corrected lengths designated for lifted or leveling applications.

Note: We recommend you have a suspension specialist align your truck once a MetalCloak suspension is installed.

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VIDEOS

MetalCloak's Ram Suspension Components are second to none.

Who Is MetalCloak?

MetalCloak creates Game-Changing Products for the Off Road Enthusiast.

Duroflex 101

This short video covers what you need to know about the basics of the Duroflex Joint. How it should be used and what to expect when using it.

Why Gold Zinc?

It's time for The MetalCloak Minute... where we answer frequently asked questions in about a minute. Today's topic: Gold Zinc.

Duroflex Joint Maintenance

It's time for The MetalCloak Minute... where we answer frequently asked questions in about a minute. Today's topic: Joint Maintenance

Duroflex Joint Revealed

The MetalCloak Duroflex Joint gives better dampening properties over OEM style rubber Clevite Joints and provides more misalignment than “other” inferior Flex Joints.

Vibration Dampening

We tested our Duroflex Joint using a "Shaker Table" and seismometer app to show how much Vibration Dampening the Duroflex Joint gives you compared to other industry leading joints.

A Comparison of Flex

Comparing the Flex of the Duroflex Joint with that of the Johnny Joint, the Teraflex Monster and the typical Clevite.

THE TECH

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE BUSHINGS

The Patented Duroflex™ Joint (metalcloakpatents.com) is the key to getting the greatest flex in a bolt-on suspension kit. Period.

A graphical comparison of an OEM Clevite plus a typical Flex Joint equaling a MetalCloak Duroflex Joint.

MetalCloak has taken the best features of the most widely used control arm joints and combined those features to create the Duroflex Joint, producing a Low-Maintenance, High-Misalignment (34˚), Self-Centering, Rebuildable Joint with an OEM quality ride.

Black rubber bushing with a metal core.

Now with Kevlar!

DuPont™ Kevlar® Fiber is now compounded in the proprietary elastomer of the Duroflex Bushing, bringing even more strength, durability and performance.

Kevlar® is a synthetic fiber with extremely high tensile strength to weight ratio…five times stronger than steel and commonly used in bullet proof armor applications.

Duroflex Bushings w/Kevlar® can be identified by the MetalCloak “M” located on the outer surface.

The Duroflex Joint Provides The Best Ride. Period.

High Vibration Dampening & Self Centering...

Made of a Proprietary Elastomer Compound, the High Vibration Dampening and Self-Centering characteristics of the Duroflex Joint means you will always get...

  • The best ride quality
  • No binding of your control arms.
  • None of the micro-wear that DESTROYS Flex Joints
A close-up shot of a duroflex bushing illustrating its effective vibration dampening and self-centering capabilities.
A 3D Animation of the metal core rotating back and forth showing the high misalignment and flex properties of the joint.

High Misalignment...

By adapting the High Transverse Flex characteristics of a typical Flex Joint, the Duroflex Joint gives you...

  • Over 34° of Misalignment
  • Over 68° per Control Arm

Absorbs Micro-Movements...

Because the Duroflex Bushing absorbs the millions of Rotational Micro-Movements found in your daily driving, you get...

  • Improved Ride Quality
  • None of the micro-wear that DESTROYS Flex Joints
Representation Of The Duroflex Micro Vibration Movement
A close-up shot of a Duroflex bushing illustrating its absorption of micro movements during driving.

True Bearing Surface...

The outer surface of the Duroflex Bushing acts as a bearing, breaking free when called for, giving you...

  • Maximum Rotation & Articulation
  • No "Binding Up" of the Control Arms

Low Maintenance & Rebuildable...

Unlike typical Flex Joints, the Duroflex does not require replacing key parts every year like others...

But, when you do need to rebuild it, it is MetalCloak Easy!

Just pull out the Duroflex Bushing, clean it up, add some new Teflon impregnated, synthetic silicone grease. Reassemble.

Done.

A black Duroflex™ Rebuild Kit part against a white background.

Ram Upper Front Control Arms (SKU: 8005)
  • CNC Machined
  • 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
  • 1.25" OD
  • Gold Zinc Plated
  • Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
  • Precision Locking Nut
Technical diagram of an adjustable suspension control arm with dimensions and specifications.

Ram Lower Front Control Arms (SKU: 8006)
  • CNC Machined
  • 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
  • 1.5" OD
  • Gold Zinc Plated
  • Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
  • Precision Locking Nut
Technical diagram of an adjustable suspension control arm with dimensions and specifications.

Degrees of Articulation

MetalCloak's Duroflex Joint provides 28˚ more articulation and flex than typical control arms!

Illustration of a "Dual Duroflex Control Arm" with 68° maximum articulation and angular movement indicators. Diagram of a Clevis/Flex Joint Control Arm with 40° articulation range annotations.

What's In The Kit?

  • Front Upper Control Arms
  • Front Lower Control Arms
A close-up view of a kit's contents, showcasing various hardware and items neatly organized for easy access and use.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



Items Details
Compatibility 2000 - 2002 Ram 1500/2500/3500
Upper Front Control Arms 1.25" X .187 DOM Steel Tubing
Lower Front Control Arms 1.50" X .187 DOM Steel Tubing
Duroflex Joint Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber
Steel Coating Gold Zinc


IMPORTANT NOTES



Suspension Alignment: We recommend you have a suspension specialist align your Ram once a MetalCloak suspension is installed.

INSTALLATION



Installation Difficulty Easy
Body Modification None
Time to Install 1 - 2 Hours
Installation Instructions Written instructions are not provided for this product. If you have questions about this kit, please reach out via the Contact Us form.


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