Ram 1500/2500/3500 Upper Front Control Arms ('94 - '02)
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 1994-1999 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
- CNC Machined
- 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.25" OD
- Gold Zinc Plated
- Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
- Precision Locking Nut
Degrees of Articulation
MetalCloak's Duroflex Joint provides 28˚ more articulation and flex than typical control arms!
What's In The Kit?
- Front Upper Control Arms
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 1994 - 1999 Ram 15000/2500/3500 |
| Upper Front Control Arms | 1.25" 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. |