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 Flare 1 1/2", Pair - Jeep TJ/LJ/YJ/CJ

The 1 1/2" rear rub rail - the narrowest option, protecting the fender edge without adding width.

How the MetalCloak flare system works

These are not simple overlays on the factory fenders. MetalCloak built a whole system: tube fenders replace the factory sheet metal and form the load-bearing structure, and onto them go interchangeable flares in 1 1/2", 4", 6" or 8" widths on quick-release mounts. A flare comes off in minutes - before an event, after damage, or when you want a different width for different tires.

Two geometries: Arched follows the tire (the classic look), Overline is flat and raised - more clearance over the tire and a better approach angle. Flares from one family do not fit fenders from the other.

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

• 1 1/2" x .120" (3.05 mm) steel tubing
• Solid steel ball ends
• Width: 1 1/2"
• Mounting: quick release
• Finish: black powder coat
• Fitment: Jeep TJ Wrangler 1997-2006, YJ Wrangler 1987-1995, CJ 1972-1986

Important - you must choose a mounting method

The manufacturer notes that first-time buyers of rear flares must also choose how to mount them. There are three routes:

• Corner guards (2432, 2435, 2438, 2440, 2439, 2460) - steel rear corner armour that doubles as the flare base. The strongest option.
• Mounting base plates (2410, 2411, 2415) - a lighter, cheaper base without corner protection.
• A generic adapter for other manufacturers' corner guards.

Contact us if you are unsure - the difference affects both price and whether the body is protected.

Cut type: the base plates come in stock cut and mod cut versions. Match the version to your body.

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. The manufacturer quotes 10 minutes for the flare itself - fitting the base takes longer, depending on the option chosen.

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.