MetalCloak is an American manufacturer based in California that has been designing and building off-road components exclusively for Jeeps for over two decades. Every part is CAD-engineered, laser cut, welded and finished in-house, and the company backs its structure and coating with a lifetime warranty.

Frame-Built Bumper No. 2201 - 46" Crawler Caps with Winch Guard - Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator

Frame-Built is MetalCloak's modular front bumper system: one frame-mounted base plus interchangeable end caps and optional hoops. Version 2201 combines the Frame-Built base with 46" Crawler Caps and a Winch Guard.

The 46" Crawler Caps are the narrowest and most trail-focused option: maximum approach angle and the least chance of catching a corner on a rock.

The Frame-Built base

Every bumper in this family is built on the same base: 3/16" (4.8 mm) hot rolled steel plate, an integrated 1/8" steel winch plate and 1/8" frame support brackets finished in gold zinc. The winch sits low, so it does not block the radiator and pulls at a better angle during recovery.

End caps

The end caps are CNC formed from 1/8" steel, have built-in approach angles and bolt to the bumper with grade-8 hardware - they come off in minutes, for an event or after damage.

Winch Guard

Built from 1 3/4" x .120" steel tubing on 3/16" steel brackets, the guard shields the winch from branches, rocks and impacts when dropping off an obstacle.

Black Textured Powder Coat

The powder coated version carries MetalCloak's signature micro-textured semi-gloss finish. It resists stone chipping and local trail damage can be touched up without refinishing the whole part.

Specification

• Bumper base: 3/16" (4.8 mm) hot rolled steel
• Integrated winch plate: 1/8" (3.2 mm) hot rolled steel
• Frame support brackets: 1/8" hot rolled steel, gold zinc finish
• 46" Crawler Caps: 1/8" cold rolled steel
• Winch Guard: 1 3/4" x .120" steel tubing on 3/16" steel brackets
• Shackle mounts accept up to a 7/8" adapter
• Bumper finish: black powder coat; brackets: gold zinc
• Fitment: Jeep JL Wrangler 2018 and up, JT Gladiator 2019 and up

Manufacturer's important notes

• Factory lights will not fit. The lights from the factory steel bumper do not transfer to the MetalCloak bumper - plan for auxiliary lighting.
• Recovery points. The shackle mounts are engineered as recovery points only. The manufacturer states they are not designed for flat-towing.
• JT Mojave. On the Mojave Gladiator the shock reservoir bracket may need modification to stay in its original position.

Installation

Easy. About 1-2 hours. No cutting or welding - the bumper mounts to factory frame locations.

Add-ons

A base skid plate (6105), fairleads and light mounts can be added. The base alone, without end caps, is offered as 6160.

Before painting: the manufacturer requires a test fit on the vehicle before any custom paint or powder coating. Painted parts cannot be returned.

Homologation: this product carries no European type approval. Road legality after installation is decided by the vehicle inspection station; check before buying if in doubt.

We import this product directly from the MetalCloak factory in the USA. Please contact us for the current lead time before placing an order.

Warranty and service

MetalCloak backs its products with a lifetime warranty on structure and coating for the original owner. The warranty does not cover accident damage, incorrect installation or owner-performed modifications. As an authorised dealer we handle the whole claim process for you.

Why buy from us

Szekla4x4 is a Jeep-focused shop and workshop. We import MetalCloak parts directly from the manufacturer, advise on the right configuration for your model year and engine, and can fit the part in-house. If you are unsure about fitment for your vehicle, contact us before ordering - a VIN lets us confirm the match.