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.

Rocker Rails, Pair - Jeep LJ i CJ-8 Wrangler

The TJ body rocker is narrow, flat and sits exactly where the vehicle rests on a rock. It is the most commonly crushed panel on this model - and fixing it means straightening or replacing the whole panel.

The MetalCloak rocker rail carries that load into the frame. The solid steel ball ends matter here: a rounded end deflects off an obstacle instead of catching on it.

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

• Rocker rails: 3/16" (4.8 mm) hot rolled steel plate
• 1 1/2" x .120" (3.05 mm) steel tubing
• Solid steel ball ends
• Finish: black powder coat
• Fitment: Jeep LJ Wrangler 2004-2006 and CJ-8 Scrambler 1961-1986

Manufacturer's note on looks: the rails are designed as part of a system with MetalCloak fenders. They can be used without them, but then - as the manufacturer puts it - they will not have the typical look of most aftermarket rockers. Worth knowing if you plan to keep the factory fenders.

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 but time consuming - the manufacturer quotes 4-6 hours. Drilling required.

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.