MetalCloak Tips & Things

Out on the trail, traction is everything.

You can have big tires… plenty of horsepower… aggressive gearing…

But if your tires aren’t in contact with the ground, none of it matters.

That’s where articulation comes in.

After more than 12 years and 14,000+

New to the off-road world? Here’s what to expect, how the 4x4 community really works, and why life gets a whole lot better when the pavement ends.

There’s something about April that makes truck owners start looking at their rig a little differently.

Maybe it’s the longer days. Maybe it’s the change in weather. Maybe it’s the simple fact that once spring hits, your truck starts getting called on

Why MetalCloak Delivers Proven Daily Driver Performance — Not Just Perception

When Jeep owners start looking for a lift kit, one question rises above all others:

“How is it going to ride on the road?”

Not on the trail… not flexed out on a rock…
…but on

If you have ever chased smoother articulation on a Jeep, you already know suspension joints are not a glamorous topic. Nobody gets excited about a hinge. But in real-world trails, joints are the difference between controlled flex and harsh, noisy bind-ups.

Spend enough time around off-road builds and you’ll notice something interesting.

Two Jeeps… same lift height… similar tires… similar stance…

But on the trail, one walks through obstacles with ease… while the other starts lifting tires, spinning, and

Every month our team puts up a new presentation on the main TV in our Breakroom, dubbed "The Diner" - We decided to start sharing that with you.

After 14,000+ CTI tests over 12 years, we’ve learned what truly creates suspension articulation... and how real flex delivers traction, control, and safety on any terrain.

April 4 (4/4) celebrates the machines, trails, and people that define the 4x4 lifestyle.

The Jeep TJ Wrangler might be the most beloved platform Jeep ever built.

It was the first coil-sprung Wrangler. It gave us the Rubicon. The LJ Unlimited proved a longer wheelbase could still crawl like crazy. And for a whole generation of Jeep

Across a network of 700+ installers worldwide, these nine top Jeep shops explain why MetalCloak is the suspension system they trust for their own rigs and their customers’ builds.

The ultimate Ford Bronco 6G upgrade guide — 17 videos covering armor, suspension, steering, and the right build order.

This page compares MetalCloak vs Teraflex, Rock Krawler, Falcon shocks, Currie steering, and Rubicon Express using documented CTI scores, shock dyno testing, NVH analysis, and Rubicon Trail results.

MetalCloak is reducing prices on Carbon Off Road Jeep axles by an average of 20%... immediately.

In the off-road world, reputation isn’t built by marketing—it’s built on trails, in garages, and through every call to customer service...

Before tackling technical terrain, your Jeep should meet a minimum safety standard.

Cold weather can make towing tricky, especially when your truck is lifted. Snow, ice, and freezing temps turn normal hauls into something you have to plan for. A Ram 2500 lift kit changes the way your truck sits and handles, which makes winter towing

It Begins! The Thanksgiving Salebration is on...

Venturing into the world of suspension upgrades can feel like navigating a complex new territory. Questions abound, and the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming.

Before deep winter rolls in, it’s a smart time to look closely at the parts of our Jeep that always take the first hit. Our bumpers catch more than we think: rocks, broken branches, dust, and ice flung from the tires