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.

Extended Corner Guards, Pair - Jeep LJ Wrangler

Steel armour for the rear body corners. They do two jobs at once: protecting the most exposed part of the body and serving as the mounting base for quick-release rear flares.

The extended guards for the LJ.

Specification

• Corner guards: 3/16" cold rolled steel
• Finish: raw steel
• Fitment: Jeep LJ Wrangler 2004-2006

Finish - important

The manufacturer offers this part in raw metal only, with no powder coat. That is deliberate: corner guards are usually painted body colour or bed-lined. A raw part must be protected against corrosion before or immediately after installation - otherwise it will start to rust within weeks.

The manufacturer also reminds: test fit before painting. It does not cover the cost of finishing a part that then does not fit.

Role in the system: the guards can run alone, but are most often bought together with quick-release rear flares (1 1/2", 4", 6" or 8"), for which they are the mounting base.

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 into the body is 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.