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.

SlimCrawler Rear Bumper - Jeep TJ/LJ/YJ Wrangler

A narrow, low-profile rear bumper. It stops short of the body corner, so there is nothing to catch on a rock when backing off an obstacle - which is exactly where most factory bumpers die.

The kit also includes a crossmember reinforcement brace - the part whose absence in cheaper bumpers ends in a bent frame at the first serious recovery.

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: 3/16" (4.8 mm) hot rolled steel
• Frame brace bracket: 3/16" hot rolled steel
• Finish: black powder coated bumper, gold zinc brackets
• Fitment: Jeep TJ/LJ Wrangler 1997-2006, YJ Wrangler 1986-1995

Recovery points: the shackle mounts are engineered as recovery points only. The manufacturer states they are not designed for flat-towing.

Frame reinforcement: the rear frame on a TJ is a known weak point - on a twenty-year-old vehicle check its condition before fitting the bumper, since the bumper feeds recovery loads into it.

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.

Installation

Easy. 1-2 hours. No body modification.

A note on vehicle age

TJs and LJs are now twenty to nearly thirty years old. Expect seized bolts and corroded frame threads when removing factory parts - soak the joints in penetrant beforehand and use anti-seize on reassembly. Several reviews of TJ parts are really about this rather than about the part.

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.