METALCLOAK
Reference: MC7194
Shocks
Weld-On Outboard Shock Mount Kit, JK Lower Front Metalcloak
MetalCloak's weld-on bracket kit shifts the lower front shock mount on a Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU about 1 inch outboard, freeing up shock body clearance for long-travel shocks like the 6Pak. Made from 3/16" hot rolled steel plate, CAD formed in the USA – weld-on installation only.
MetalCloak Weld-On Outboard Shock Mount Kit – JK Lower Front
Once you start running long-travel shocks on a Jeep Wrangler JK, the factory lower shock mount quickly becomes the limiting factor – the shock body rubs against suspension components before you ever reach full travel.
MetalCloak's kit replaces the factory mount with a heavier-duty, weld-on bracket and shifts the mounting point about 1 inch outboard, giving the shock body real clearance to work – especially with long-travel shocks like MetalCloak's own 6Pak.
| Compatibility Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU (2007–2018) | Material 3/16" hot rolled steel plate | Installation Weld-on only |
Key Benefits
- More shock body clearance – mount relocated about 1 inch outboard versus the factory position.
- Heavier, more robust construction – 3/16" hot rolled steel plate instead of the thinner factory bracket.
- Built for long-travel shocks, including MetalCloak's 6Pak, and other custom suspension setups.
- CAD formed for consistent geometry and fitment.
- Made in the USA.
What's in the Kit
- Driver side weld-on outboard bracket – 1 pc.
- Passenger side weld-on outboard bracket – 1 pc.
Installation Process  | Kit Contents  |
Specifications
- Compatibility: Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU, model years 2007–2018.
- Location: front, lower shock mount.
- Material: 3/16" hot rolled steel plate.
- Finish: raw steel, uncoated.
- Manufacturing: CAD formed, made in the USA.
- Mount offset: approximately 1 inch outboard versus the factory position.
- Installation: weld-on only – requires cutting off the factory mounts.
Who It's For
- JK/JKU owners running long-travel shocks (such as MetalCloak's 6Pak) or other custom shocks that need extra clearance.
- Custom suspension builders whose shock body rubs against suspension components at increased travel.
- Shops and owners prepared for welding – this is not a bolt-on kit.
The factory lower shock mount on the JK is thinner and positioned closer to the inboard side of the assembly, which can cause interference at higher suspension travel or with larger shock bodies. MetalCloak's kit addresses that at the source with heavier steel and an outboard-shifted mounting point.
Installation Notes
- Manufacturer rates installation difficulty as difficult.
- Requires cutting (removing the factory mounts) and welding on the new brackets.
- Estimated installation time: about 1–2 hours (not including prep and finishing the welds).
- No written instructions are provided by the manufacturer – plan for a shop experienced with off-road suspension welding, or contact the manufacturer with questions.
Why It's Worth It
- Solves a real shock-body clearance problem when running long-travel shocks.
- Heavier, more robust construction than the factory mount.
- A simple two-piece kit ready to weld on, built around MetalCloak's JK suspension know-how.
If you're planning long-travel shocks or already fighting limited clearance up front on your JK, this bracket kit removes that bottleneck at the source – our shop can also help with the welding and install.
Summary
- Two-piece weld-on, outboard lower front shock mount kit for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU (2007–2018).
- Mount relocated about 1 inch outboard – more room for the shock body.
- Material: 3/16" hot rolled steel plate, CAD formed, made in the USA.
- Built for long-travel shocks, including MetalCloak's 6Pak.
- Weld-on installation only – cutting and welding required, about 1–2 hours of work.
- No written installation instructions from the manufacturer.
