Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit, Jeep TJ/LJ Wrangler

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MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit. Replace the factory Clevite bushings by installing a reinforced and gusseted insert and Duroflex Kevlar enhanced bushings for your Jeep TJ Wrangler.

Features Include:
  • Duroflex Joints
  • Press In Housing
  • Tower Gusset
  • Retaining Washers
  • Retaining Clip
  • All Hardware Required
  • Maximum Rotation & Articulation
  • Made in the USA
Factory Clevite bushings will work in conjunction with Duroflex bushings. however, they have a very limited range of performance.

Optimize the Duroflex joints in your [click for more...] MetalCloak control arms and fully benefit with Increased dampening NVH (noise/vibration/harshness), more misalignment for articulation (34 degrees per end) and Rotation (360 degrees). When you upgrade your bushings this also strengthens the weak stock tower-housing with the MetalCloak Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit!. Better bushings bushings and more strength!

MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Duroflex Control Arms.

The Front Duroflex Weld-On Axle Bushing Kit comes complete with a press-in Duroflex bushing for the cast side and a reinforced weld-on bracket to contain the Duroflex Bushing on the other side.

Note: MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Duroflex Control Arms. MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit is not recommended for any other control arms.

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VIDEOS

MetalCloak's Jeep TJ Wrangler 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 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 takes the best qualities of OEM style Clevite Joint and the popular Johnny Joint style Flex Joint and combines them.

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.

THE TECH

Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket & Axle Bushing Kit

The included gusset welds to the axle provides additional strength over the factory bracket. Get the unparalleled ride performance and increased strength with the MetalCloak Front Duroflex Weld-On Axle Bushing Kit.

Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket & Axle Bushing Kit

Noise Vibration Dampening

Duroflex bushings provide the best vibration dampening (NVH) anywhere, along with more self-centering misalignment than any other bushing available.

MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Weld-On Bracket and Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Steel and Aluminum Duroflex Control Arms.
Driver Side Weld On Bracket Passenger Side Weld On Bracket

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE BUSHINGS

The Patented Duroflex™ Joint (metalcloakpatents.com) is the key to getting the greatest flex in a Jeep Wrangler bolt-on suspension kit. Period.

Duroflex Control Arm Joint Comparison

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.

Duroflex Kevlar Bushing

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.

High Vibration Dampening & Self Centering...

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
Duroflex Joint Vibration Dampening
Duroflex High Misalignment

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
Duroflex Mirco Movement
Duroflex High Misalignment

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.

Duroflex Rebuildable

What's In The Kit?

Whats in the Kit
  • Duroflex Joints
  • Press In Housing
  • Tower Gusset
  • Retaining Washers
  • Retaining Clip
  • All Hardware Required

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



Items Details
Compatibility 1997 - 2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler | LJ Wrangler
Billet Tower A36 Steel
Press In Housing 2.0" OD X 1.5" ID X .25 Wall DOM A513
Duroflex Joint Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber
Steel Coating Raw Finish


INSTALLATION



Installation Difficulty Difficult
Body Modification Welding
Time to Install 1 - 2 Hours
Installation Instructions Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions.


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