Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit, JL Wrangler | JT Gladiator
Replace the factory Clevite bushings with Duroflex bushings. Although the factory-equipped Clevites are self-centering rubber bushings, they have a very limited range of performance. Gain the FULL Duroflex bushing advantage with Duroflex Joints in your fixed axle-side mount.
Features Include:
- Fits MetalCloak Duroflex Control Arms
- Duroflex Kevlar-Infused Joints
- Presses Directly Into Factory Housing
- Increased Handling Of NVH (Noise/Vibration/Harshness)
- Articulation (34 Degrees)
- Rotation (360 Degrees)
Upgrade the stock Clevites to MetalCloak Duroflex Axle-Side Bushings that have unlimited rotation! Get the full benefit of your Duroflex control arms with MetalCloak's direct-fit Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit!
Note: MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Duroflex Control Arms. MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit is not recommended for any other control arms.
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VIDEOS
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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?
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Duroflex Joint Maintenance
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Duroflex Joint Revealed
The MetalCloak Duroflex Joint takes the best qualities of the 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 country 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 Axle Bushing Kit
Although the factory-equipped Clevites are self-centering rubber bushings, they have a very limited range of performance. Gain the FULL Duroflex bushing advantage with Duroflex Joints in your fixed axle-side mount.
Upgrade the stock Clevites to MetalCloak Duroflex Axle-Side Bushings that have unlimited rotation! Get the full benefit of your Duroflex control arms with MetalCloak's direct-fit Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit!
Axle Bushing Kit
Duroflex bushings provide the best vibration dampening (NVH) anywhere, along with more self-centering misalignment than any other bushing available.
MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Duroflex Control Arms (JL / JT).
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.
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 an extremely high tensile strength-to-weight ratio, five times stronger than steel and commonly used in bulletproof 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 mean 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.
What's in the Kit?
- Press-In Housings
- Duroflex Joints
- Retaining Washers
- Retaining Clip
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2018 - Current Jeep JL Wrangler | 2019 - Current Jeep JT Gladiator |
| 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 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Control Arms: MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit ONLY works with MetalCloak's Duroflex Control Arms. MetalCloak's Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit is not recommended for any other control arms.
INSTALLATION
| Installation Difficulty | Easy |
| Body Modification | None |
| Time to Install | 2 - 3 Hours |
| Installation Instructions | View Front Duroflex Axle Bushing Kit installation instructions. |