The Patented MetalCloak Lock-n-Load™ Replacement Control Arm for Radius Suspensions (metalcloakpatents.com). is precision engineered to solve the most common problems with radius arm suspensions.
Now made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber - the first suspension components manufactured with Kevlar® for industry leading durability.
Designed for JK Radius Arm Kits, by just replacing your Passenger Side upper arm, the Lock-N-Load...
If your Upper Control Arm measures between 16" and 17" from eye to eye, the Lock-N-Load can bring new life to your Radius Arms.
All parts are treated with Gold Zinc Chromate for the ultimate in defense against the elements.
Note: MetalCloak Recommends You Have a Suspension Specialist Align Your Jeep After Installing Any Suspension Components.
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JK LOCK-N-LOADTM REPLACEMENT FOR RADIUS ARM |
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Designed to remove any stresses from bushings and welded brackets, the Lock-n-load lets your suspension move freely without bind when articulation is need. Allowing up to an inch and a half of movement, there is ZERO bound up energy in the suspension keeping forces from damaging bushings and bracketry. Made in the USA. Lock-N-Load exclusively at MetalCloak. | ||||||||||
"Typical" Radius Arm systems inherently bind causing premature bushing wear and excessive stress on bracketry. The Lock-N-Load solves that problem.
The unique design of the Lock-n-Load allows you to "LOCK" the control arm in a static "solid" state for on road safety and road handling or "LOAD" the arm to unleash the capabilities of your radius arm suspension! To lock or load the control arm is easy; it does not require any additional adjustment for length -- turn one way to lock and the other to load - the control arm internals keep the correct length with no fuss! |
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WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS FOR THE LOCK-N-LOAD | ||||||||||
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The Lock-N-Load is designed to ONLY work the front of a linked radius arm suspension. The Lock-N-Load ONLY replaces the Passenger side upper control arm (your current driver side upper control arm remains in place). The upper control arm must have a joint that connects at the lower control arm and a clevis that connects at the axle end. The Lock-N-Load will currently work on most any radius arm suspension that the passenger side upper arm measures between 16" and 17" from eye to eye. Note: If your radius arm set-up meets these parameters it will work whether you have a JK or a JK or some other custom build (though it has only been designed and tested with the JK in mind).
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HOW DOES THE LOCK-N-LOAD WORK? | ||||||||||
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The Lock-N-Load extends at full droop,
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At full stuff, the Lock-N-Load compresses.
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Once "Locked" the Lock-N-Load coils are
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In the "Loaded" position, the Lock-N-Load
is ready to provide up to 1.5" of compression or extension for additional off-road articulation and to relieve stresses from bushings and brackets. |
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THE LOCK-N-LOAD FEATURES THE DUROFLEXTM JOINT |
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This short video covers everything you need to know about the basics of the MetalCloak Duroflex Joint.
Check Out the Video>>> |
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Q: WHAT IF A CLEVITE JOINT MET A FLEX JOINT IN A BAR... A: You'd have the key to the MetalCloak Control Arms, the Patent Pending Duroflex Joint (metalcloakpatents.com). |
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THE DUROFLEX JOINT PROVIDES THE BEST RIDE. PERIOD. | ||||||||||
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The MetalCloak Kevlar® bushings can be identified by the M located on the surface.
DuPont™ Kevlar® continues to take on new challenges, their scientists are continuously innovating and working on a range of new opportunities through collaborations with communities, industrial manufacturers, and governments. Together we’re bringing the strength, durability and performance of Kevlar® to new frontiers. Kevlar® aramid fiber is pushing boundaries and defying obstacles every day. |
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High Vibration Dampening & Self Centering... Made of a Proprietary Rubber Compound, the High Vibration Dampening and Self-Centering characteristics of the Duroflex Joint means you will always get...
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High Misalignment... By adapting the High Transverse Flex characteristics of a typical Flex Joint, the Duroflex Joint gives you...
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Absorbs Micro-Movements... Because the Duroflex Bushing absorbs the millions of Rotational Micro-Movements found in your daily driving, you get...
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LOCK-N-LOAD ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | ||||||||||
The Lock-N-Load wrench is specifically designed to work with your Lock-N-Load Control Arm.
This tool is designed to easily adjust to lock or load your control arm with ease. Made of laser cut 3/8" Hot Rolled Steel. Wrench is finished with a Gold Zinc finish for a classic high end, long lasting MetalCloak look. |
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SHIPPING & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||||||
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INSTALLATION | ||||||
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: At MetalCloak we work continuously to give you the best possible installation instructions. We constantly take customer feedback and look at how we can make the instructions better for you. Click below to see our full list of installation instructions. |
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