METALCLOAK VIDEO: MetalCloak vs Currie & Stock TJ Steering | Real-World Testing, Strength & Steering Feel
In this detailed overview, Scott Becker from MetalCloak explains the differences between stock steering systems and upgraded options for Jeep models including TJs, LJs, XJs, MJs, and ZJs. He compares the stock Y-link design, the Currie Currectlync upgrade, and Metal Cloak’s own heavy duty steering system, highlighting the advantages of the latter. Key features like the True Link Tie Rod, Anti-Flop Drag Link, large diameter tubing, and one-ton tie rod ends are covered in depth, showing why MetalCloak’s heavy duty steering system offers superior strength, durability, and performance for lifted vehicles with bigger tires.
Complete Transcript with Time Stamps:
[0:00] We've got a couple different steering systems I'm gonna reference today. We've got a stock system off a ZJ. We've got the Currie Currectlync and then the MetalCloak Heavy Duty Steering System. So we're gonna dive into this and I'm gonna show you a couple differences on why our system works so well.
[0:15] Alright. To start, let's take a look at the stock steering system. Now this is off a ZJ. So it is actually larger diameter than what comes factory on your TJ or your LJ. So keep that in mind.
[0:26] The stock configuration is a Y-link design and you'll see it's split from side to side. This side goes in the knuckle on your passenger side and this side goes in the knuckle on the driver side. The one tie rod end moves up and down.
[0:41] Now what that's doing is it's actually making your tires move in and out. Now at a stock height of the vehicle, it's not that big of a deal because you really don't have that much movement. But moving forward after you lift your vehicle, you've got the bigger tires, the bigger wheels, the height, you start getting more and more separation.
[0:59] So as you cycle through your suspension, you can really see a lot of movement here.
[1:04] We're gonna take a look at the next steering system that we've got here and it's the Currie Currectlync. This is definitely an upgrade over stock. The stock stuff is really small. So they've basically increased the diameter on this system and kinda basically mimicked the stock steering system.
[1:22] It's still a Y-design. So you're gonna have that same problem as you cycle through your suspension where the tie rod is moving up and down and it's gonna be affecting your steering toe. It's still gonna give you that uncomfortable unnerving feeling as you cycle through the suspension and just well, it's just a larger diameter stronger stock steering system.
[1:43] Now, we get into the MetalCloak Heavy Duty Steering System. This is a little bit different than what we looked at before. It's not a Y-link design. It's called a T-link.
[1:53] And what makes that different is you've got what we call a True Link Tie Rod here. This tie rod is one piece all the way across. And then you've got your drag link attached to that. So this tie rod end which we call the True Link is completely separated. So as you cycle through the suspension, you'll see there is absolutely no movement at the knuckle end.
[2:15] The MetalCloak Heavy Duty Steering System is everything you're gonna want when upgrading your steering system. It's got huge diameter tubing for ultimate strength. We've got one ton custom high clearance steering tie rod ends. We've got the True Link which separates the tie rod from the drag link which gives you zero negative input as it cycles through your suspension.
[2:39] There's no toe change whatsoever. It has no negative feedback to your steering and it has our Anti-Flop Drag Link End, which virtually eliminates the drag link flop.
[2:50] We've got double adjustable on this so you can easily adjust the steering on your vehicle to get it dialed in for your ride.
[2:57] So when you're ready to choose your upgraded steering system, you've got some choices. You could go with a little bigger than your absolute factory. You could go with bigger than factory, but it's still the Y-link.
[3:10] Or you could go with MetalCloak Heavy Duty Steering System. Why would you use anything else?
[3:15] The True Link design that gives you zero negative feedback through your cycle of suspension, it's got the largest diameter tubing. It's the strongest out of the bunch. It's got the one ton tie rod end. It's got the grease boot. It's got the zerk fittings. It's got the double adjustable. It's got the Anti-Flop feature, and it's got the gold zinc chromate that makes this thing look awesome, and it works great too.
[3:38] Why would you choose anything else than the MetalCloak Heavy Duty Steering System? It's available now for your TJ, your LJ, your XJ, your ZJ, or your MJ.
[3:50] MetalCloak. It's your rig, only better.
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