JT Gladiator Leveling Kit Control Arm Upgrade
JT Gladiator Rear Duroflex Upgrade Kit has just what you need to add more adjust-ability and strength to get maximum flex for your lifted JT Gladiator Jeep Truck. This kit is specifically designed as the Game Changing upgrade for the MetalCloak JT Jeep Truck leveling kit.
Features Include:- Adjustable Duroflex Lower Front Control Arms
- Adjustable Duroflex Upper Rear Control Arms
- Adjustable Duroflex Lower Rear Control Arms
- Rear Adjustable Durotrak Track Bar
- CNC Formed for Clearance
- 1.5" OD DOM Steel Upper Control Arms
- 1.625" OD DOM Steel Lower Control Arms
- Solid 4130 1.25 Chromoly Durotrak Equipped Rear Track Bar
- Adjustable for Length
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plated for Protection Against the Elements
- Adjustable Height Rear Bump Stops
- Made in the USA
The Durotrak adjustable rear track bar, for the Gladiator Jeep Truck is built with Patented Durotrak 2 piece bushings that are mounted on both sides of the Solid 1.25 OD 4130 Chromoly bar, has an engineered bend for clearance up to a 38" spare tire and is finished in gold zinc for the ultimate in durability.
Rear adjustable height bump stops are included to adjust proper clearance for your tire size choice. This is “the” kit to buy if upgrading your MetalCloak JT leveling kit.
MetalCloak “components” have been proven safe with the FMVSS certificate of safety configured with 37" tires, full body armor and suspension lift.
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VIDEOS
MetalCloak's JT Gladiator 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 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.
Durotrak™ Bushing
Eliminate squeaks and clunks in your steering with the technology of MetalCloak’s Durotrak™ bushings; exclusively found in MetalCloak track bars.
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
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. (Learn More About Duroflex Control Arms)
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.
Threaded Forged Ends
Forged for Strength...
The adjustable threaded sides are Forged that give a 37% higher fatigue strength over inferior cast parts, this EXTRA rock bashing strength will hold up to whatever you throw at em.
Control Arm Specs
- CNC Formed
- 1/4" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.625" OD
- Threaded Forged Ends
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plate
- Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
- CNC Machined
- 1/4" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.625" OD
- Precision Locking Nut
- Gold Zinc Plate
- Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
- Lengthened 5/8" for Best Axle Position
- Threaded Forged Ends
- CNC Formed
- 3/16" Wall DOM Steel
- 1.5" OD
- Precision Locking Nut
- Threaded Forged Ends
- Designed for Oversize Tire Clearance
- Gold Zinc Plate
- Duroflex Joint at Both Ends
- Lengthened for Best Axle Position
Degrees of Articulation
MetalCloak's Duroflex Joint provides 28˚ more articulation and flex than typical control arms!
Not just any track bar bushing...meet the Patented Durotrak
The Patented Durotrak ™ Bushing (metalcloakpatents.com) is a NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) bushing made with a proprietary elastomer compound unique to MetalCloak. The Durotrak™ two part bushing is comprised of two pieces that thread together making this bushing simple to install without a press, reduces vibration and harshness transferred to the driver, and improves vehicle steering input. (Learn More About Durotrak Track Bars)
Solid Chromoly front track bar keeps you... well.. on track
Rear Adjustable Bump Stops!
Designed specifically for the JT Gladiator, the system comes with 4 Rectangular Pucks, allowing for easy adjustment between 1" - 4". (Learn More About Rear Adjustable Bump Stops)
Whats In The Kit?
- Rear Adjustable Bump Stops
- Rear Durotrak Track Bar
- Front Lower Control Arms
- Rear Upper Control Arms
- Rear Lower Control Arms
- All Required Hardware
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2019 + JT Gladiator |
| Control Arms | 1 1/2" x .187 DOM Steel Tubing 1 5/8" x .25 DOM Steel Tubing |
| Duroflex Joint | Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber |
| Track Bar | 4130 Solid Chromoly |
| Durotrak Bushing | Proprietary Vulcanized Elastomer |
| Rear Adjustable Bump Stops | Thermoset Elastomer |
| Steel Coating | Gold Zinc |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Driveshaft: Due to the long-travel MetalCloak suspensions provide, factory drive shafts will contact OEM components and wear quickly when at the extremes of articulation. An aftermarket driveshaft will be needed. (Front Auto Transmission Drive Shaft)
Vehicle 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.
INSTALLATION
| Installation Difficulty | Easy |
| Body Modification | Some Drilling |
| Time to Install | 2 - 3 Hours |
| Installation Instructions | Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions. |