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.

Rear Upper Long Arm Control Arms with Weld-On Brackets, Pair - Jeep LJ Wrangler

A pair of rear upper long arms - longer and mounted further back on the frame than the factory items. A longer arm works at a smaller angle, flattening the axle path and settling the vehicle down both on the road and at full articulation.

The Duroflex joint

A patented joint in vulcanised elastomer reinforced with DuPont Kevlar fibre. It allows more misalignment than factory rubber, self-centres, damps vibration - without the noise of spherical joints - is maintenance free, and is rebuildable.

Specification

• Control arms: 1.5" x .187" DOM steel tubing
• Duroflex joints in vulcanised elastomer with DuPont Kevlar fibre
• Weld-on brackets: 3/16" (4.8 mm) hot rolled steel
• Finish: gold zinc arms, raw steel brackets
• Fitment: Jeep LJ Wrangler 2003-2006

Note - welding required

The manufacturer rates this as difficult and it requires welding. Do not buy it unless you have access to welding. We can do this work in our workshop.

Part of a system: long arms require the frame mounts (7087) and the belly pan centre section (7088 for 1997-2002, 7089 for 2003-2006). Contact us if you are building the whole system.

After installation: the manufacturer recommends a suspension specialist aligns the vehicle after any work on the suspension or steering.

Installation

Difficult. Cutting and welding required. 2-3 hours.

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.