Ram 2500/3500 Upper Front Control Arms ('10 - '12)
MetalCloak RAM 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 with the frame and axle for lasting performance.
Features Include:- Fits 2010-2012 RAM 2500/3500
- CNC Formed Steel Tubing
- Duroflex™ Joints Enhanced with Kevlar®
- Vibration Damping & Self-Centering (best ride quality)
- Maximum Articulation
- Maintenance-Free and Easily Rebuildable
- Gold Zinc Plated for Protection Against the Elements
- Designed for Maximum Upward and Downward Travel
- Made in the USA
All parts feature a gold zinc chromate finish for protection against the elements. MetalCloak takes the guesswork out by engineering these control arms with corrected lengths for lifted or leveling applications.
Note: We recommend having a suspension specialist align your truck after 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 the basics of the Duroflex™ Joint, including how it should be used and what to expect from its performance.
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 provides better damping than OEM-style rubber Clevite joints and greater misalignment than conventional flex joints.
Vibration Damping
We tested the Duroflex™ Joint using a shaker table and a seismometer app to compare its vibration damping with other leading suspension joints.
A Comparison of Flex
Compare the flexibility of the Duroflex™ Joint with the Johnny Joint, Teraflex Monster, and a typical Clevite joint.
THE TECH
It All Starts with the Bushings
The patented Duroflex™ Joint (metalcloakpatents.com) is the key to getting the greatest flex from a bolt-on suspension kit. Period.
MetalCloak combines the best features of widely used control arm joints to create the Duroflex™ Joint: a maintenance-free, high-misalignment (34°), self-centering, rebuildable joint with an OEM-quality ride.
Now with Kevlar®!
DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber is compounded into the proprietary elastomer of the Duroflex™ Bushing, bringing even more strength, durability, and performance.
Kevlar® is a synthetic fiber with an extremely high tensile strength-to-weight ratio and is commonly used in ballistic armor applications.
Duroflex™ Bushings with Kevlar® can be identified by the MetalCloak "M" on the outer surface.
The Duroflex™ Joint Provides the Best Ride. Period.
The proprietary elastomer compound gives the Duroflex™ Joint its vibration damping and self-centering characteristics, providing:
- The Best Ride Quality
- No Binding of Your Control Arms
- None of the Micro-Wear That Destroys Conventional Flex Joints
High Misalignment...
By incorporating the transverse flexibility of a conventional flex joint, the Duroflex™ Joint provides:
- Over 34° of Misalignment
- Over 68° per Control Arm
Absorbs Micro-Movements...
The Duroflex™ Bushing absorbs the millions of small rotational movements encountered during daily driving, providing:
- Improved Ride Quality
- None of the Micro-Wear That Destroys Conventional Flex Joints
True Bearing Surface...
The outer surface of the Duroflex™ Bushing acts as a bearing, allowing rotation when needed and providing:
- Maximum Rotation & Articulation
- No Binding of the Control Arms
Maintenance-Free & Rebuildable...
Duroflex™ Joints are maintenance-free and do not require annual replacement of key components.
If a rebuild is needed, the process is straightforward: remove the Duroflex™ Bushing, clean it, apply fresh Teflon-impregnated synthetic silicone grease, and reassemble.
- CNC Machined
- 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.25" OD
- Gold Zinc Plated
- Duroflex™ Joints at Both Ends
- Precision Locking Nut
Degrees of Articulation
MetalCloak's Duroflex™ Joints provide 28° more articulation and flex than typical control arms.
What's in the Kit?
- Front Upper Control Arms
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2010 - 2012 RAM 2500/3500 |
| Upper Front Control Arms | 1.25" OD x .187" Wall DOM Steel Tubing |
| Duroflex™ Joint | Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer with DuPont™ Kevlar® Fiber |
| Coating | Gold Zinc |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Suspension Alignment: We recommend having a suspension specialist align your RAM after 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. |