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- - July 29, 2024 5995
What is the difference between Progressive Springs vs. Dual Rate Springs vs. Linear Springs and is Triple Rate better than Dual Rate?
- - April 16, 2024 3925
Solid axles and Independent Front Suspension (IFS) are two common choices of suspension systems that often spark debate among the off-road community. But what exactly sets them apart, and which one is right for your driving needs? In this blog post, we'll
- - April 07, 2024 8954
Are you scratching your head trying to figure out the ideal tire size for your JL Wrangler? It's no easy feat with the plethora of options out there, from different sizes and brands to tread patterns and load ratings. But, if you're anything like us,
- - January 22, 2024 13491
Recently some customers have asked about Tire Size limitations on the Bronco... different than Jeeps, the bronco wheel well definitely has it limitations as to what will fit and what will not.
This chart tells the tale... if you want to go bigger in
- - November 15, 2023 3245
Tires. Axles. Control arms. Body and frame. You name it. Just about anything that could get damaged while off-road will at some point. More than once, for those who drive frequently. And some of those issues can be serious.
But a lug nut? Who would think
- - October 05, 2023 2493
Do you know how to read a map?
In today's world, GPS and satellite navigation are reliable as all get-out, but even the most advanced GPS devices use base maps as the viewable interface. But what do you do if you GPS stops working?
I personally prefer
- - September 23, 2023 4848
For the longest time, there was no doubt that Long Arms were the best upgrade to your rig.
But then, two things happened... Jeep created the JK Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door, and Metalcloak entered the suspension marketplace with our Patented Duroflex Joint
- - April 18, 2023 3470
Corner Travel Index ™ or CTI measures a vehicle’s maximum axle/wheel articulation at the four corners of the vehicle, often referred to as “flex”. The CTI is used in the off-roading industry to quantify the axle/wheel articulation in order to
- - March 08, 2022 3004
Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and small. And once you have one, you wonder how you got by without it. Such is the case with the 4-way valve tool.
Chances are you’ve seen one
- - October 20, 2011 5594
For many Jeep owners, one of the first pieces of body armor you put on your rig was a Rocker Protection. Protecting that most vulnerable of body parts, the rocker panels, is definitely a high priority.
And like some, you may have purchased yours before - - January 21, 2011 4968
Some customers have asked about their hoods rubbing on the MetalCloak fenders, so I wanted to share with you here why that happens and how to easily fix it.
As it is with most Jeep parts, the hoods tend to vary Jeep to Jeep. Lay 10 hoods side by side - - July 31, 2010 14576
Q: What does MetalCloak recommend for covering up scratched powdercoat?
A: Rustoleum Black Textured Paint... details below.