Jeep JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator Bolt-On Lock-N-Load Radius Arm Long Arm Front Kit
The Lock-N-Load "Bolt-On" Front Long Arm System offers amazing performance with a bolt on application, featuring patented technology that removes radius arm binding and adds flex.
Features Include:
- Hi-Misalignment Vibration Dampening Duroflex Joints
- Lock-N-Load
- Upper Front Radius Arm
- 2 Lower Rear Radius Long Arms
- Lower Frame Mount 1/4" Steel Control Arm Brackets
- 3/16" Replacement Crossmembers
- Gold Zinc Protection
- All Required Hardware
- Made in the USA
Remove the bind in the Radius Arm suspension with a Lock-N-Load control arm. Allows up to 1.5 of movement under extreme forces that allows your suspension to really flex. Removes strain on bushings and brackets and provides the safety of 4 attachment points to your front axle without loosing any of the flex. Lock it for street use to stiffen up the handling and unlock it for massive articulation.
The Upper Front Radius Adjustable Control Arm is precision engineered to work with the Lock-N-Load radius arm suspension. The radius control arm is made with strong 1.25" DOM tubing for durability, allows for maximum up and down wheel travel while keeping the pinion angle in check, and has unparallel on road handling characteristics that can not be denied.
Fitted with Duroflex™ Joints, the only vulcanized elastomer, self-centering joint enhanced with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber – providing incredible durability with more misalignment in the control arms and better vibration dampening than anything else available. Exclusive to MetalCloak (see detailed info in the main body).
MetalCloak Front JLU Long Arm Frame Mounts are used in replacement of the factory mounts when installing the front lower control arms for a long arm suspension. Fully welded and boxed for strength, the 1/4" steel brackets are low profile for clearance and are finished in gold zinc for a long lasting finish.
The Front Lock-N-Load Long Arm Upgrade System comes with a 3/16" steel replacement crossmember. The Crossmember is CAD designed , Thicker steel over factory and provided additional attachment points, there is no better way to support your Jeep. The "Bolt-On" The Long Arm Upgrade System is made in the USA.
This system requires cutting off the factory front lower control arm brackets and is for the Rock Crawler that demands precision when it comes to wheelbase and pinon angles.
MetalCloak's Front Long Arm will feature our best high speed handling properties for on and off-road and the "Bolt-On" Front Long Arm System is made in the USA.
Note: Does not work on Mojave.
Note: We recommend you have a suspension specialist align your Jeep once a MetalCloak suspension is installed.
Note: This item is being offered as a complete system that contains all the components shown. We cannot customize, replace or remove a component from the kit. If you need a custom order, all components are available individually and our sales team is happy to help you place your order.
Note: If you purchase this system, and decide you do not need a component or part of the system, we cannot accept returns.
Note: Some model Jeep JL and JT have a different crossmember configuration. While installation is still possible, it may require some modification of the MetalCloak crossmember to install correctly.
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VIDEOS
MetalCloak's Jeep JLU Wrangler Suspension is the proven leader among production suspension systems.
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.
What is Corner Travel Index?
Since 2014 MetalCloak has tested thousands and thousands of rigs at events all across the county collecting specs on the build and cataloging the results. The data collected allows us to make our own products better.
FMVSS 126 Compliant
MetalCloak not only has the best off road flex, but we are also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 certified and compliant. No other company can match our on- and off-road performance.
Proudly Made in the USA
MetalCloak proudly manufactures products in America. Take a glimpse of Our incredible team that lives and breaths innovation and quality.
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.
Control Arm Duroflex Joint Alignment...
At MetalCloak we take the care to build every product right.
Most manufacturers build their control arms misaligned from center. Why? It simply costs less to do so.
By not cutting any corners, our joints are Centered and Aligned reducing wear and improving performance.
It makes them easier to install, too!
Threaded Forged Ends
Forged for Strength...
The adjustable threaded ends are Forged providing a 37% higher fatigue strength over inferior cast parts, this EXTRA rock bashing strength will hold up to whatever you throw at em.
How Does The Lock-N-Load Work?
The Lock-N-Load performs as a standard "solid control arm" when locked; when unlocked "or loaded" it allows for the axle to roll forward or backward without reliving stress on the bushings and brackets that will provide a longer service life AND directly equate to better articulation that keeps tires on the ground.
The lock-n-load is designed to lock or unlock the spring without changing the length of the control arm; the unique and patented design provides stability on the road when locked out and increased suspension mobility when off road.
Control Arm Specs
- CNC Machined
- Precision Locking Nut
- Threaded Forged Ends
- Gold Zinc Plate
- Duroflex Joint
- CNC Machined
- 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.25" OD
- Threaded Forged Ends
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plated
- Duroflex Joint
- CNC Machined
- 1/4" Wall DOM Steel
- 2.0" OD
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plate
- Duroflex Joints
- Threaded Forged End
Degrees of Articulation
MetalCloak's Duroflex Joint provides 28˚ more articulation and flex than typical control arms! (Learn More About Duroflex Control Arms)
Front Bolt On Control Arm Brackets
MetalCloak Front JLU Long Arm Frame Mounts are used in replacement of the factory mounts when installing the front lower control arms for a long arm suspension. Fully welded and boxed for strength, the 1/4" steel brackets are low profile for clearance and are finished in gold zinc for a long lasting finish.
Cross member
Our upgraded 3/16" steel replacement cross member is the benchmark of strength.
Thicker steel and additional holes for attachment points, there is no better way to support your Jeep.
What's in the Kit?
- Radius Arm
- Lock-N-Load
- Lower Front Long Arms
- Lower Front Control Arm Brackets
- Replacement Cross member
- All Hardware Required
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Mojave: Does not work on Mojave.
Suspension Alignment: We recommend you have a suspension specialist align your Jeep once a MetalCloak suspension is installed.
System Customization: This item is being offered as a complete system that contains all the components shown. We cannot customize, replace or remove a component from the kit. If you need a custom order, all components are available individually and our sales team is happy to help you place your order.
System Components: If you purchase this system, and decide you do not need a component or part of the system, we cannot accept returns.
Modification: Some model Jeep JL and JT have a different crossmember configuration. While installation is still possible, it may require some modification of the MetalCloak crossmember to install correctly.
INSTALLATION
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