METALCLOAK
Reference: MC7319
Service parts
MetalCloak Forged Duroflex Housing 2 5/16" x 9/16" BH, Angled Shank
MetalCloak forged housing with duroflex joint for building and repairing control arms: forged 1040 steel housing with gold zinc coating, angled threaded shank and a factory-fitted Duroflex joint with Kevlar-reinforced elastomer. MetalCloak designation: 2 5/16" x 9/16" BH x 2 5/8" Housing x 1 1/4" Angled Shank. Jam nut, retaining clip and two retaining rings included.
MetalCloak Forged Duroflex Housing 2 5/16" x 9/16" BH, Angled Shank (part no. 7319)
Building your own control arms or repairing a damaged end? A forged Duroflex joint gives you a complete arm end: a housing with a threaded shank and a factory-fitted elastomer joint that damps vibration while allowing large misalignment off road.
The housing is forged from 1040 steel. MetalCloak points out that forging eliminates internal voids and gives a uniform grain flow, while the thread lets you lengthen or shorten the arm for adjustment. MetalCloak designation: 2 5/16" x 9/16" BH x 2 5/8" Housing x 1 1/4" Angled Shank. Angled shank.
MetalCloak does not offer a left/right thread choice for this item.
Housing Forged 1040 steel, gold zinc | Bolt hole 9/16" | Shank angled |
What is in the box
- Forged housing – 1 pc
- Duroflex joint – 1 pc
- Retaining clip – 1 pc
- Retaining ring – 2 pcs
- Jam nut – 1 pc
Technical data
- Manufacturer: MetalCloak
- Manufacturer part number: 7319
- Housing material: forged 1040 steel
- Coating: gold zinc
- Insert: vulcanised elastomer with DuPont Kevlar fibre
Key benefits of the Duroflex joint
- Vibration damping. MetalCloak claims an OEM-quality ride and better damping than rubber Clevite-style bushings. In practice, less axle vibration reaches the body.
- High misalignment. The joint lets the arm work at an angle without binding, which means freer axle articulation off road.
- Self-centering. Once unloaded, the arm returns to its neutral position.
- Absorbs micro-movements. The elastomer takes up the small rotational movements of daily driving that gradually wear out conventional ball-type flex joints.
- Bearing-like outer surface. At large angles the outer surface of the insert rotates in the housing instead of binding the arm.
- Kevlar in the compound. MetalCloak's proprietary elastomer is reinforced with DuPont Kevlar fibre. Kevlar inserts carry an "M" logo on the outer surface.
- Easy to rebuild. The joint does not need parts replaced every year; when it is time, you pull the insert, clean it, grease it and reassemble.
Installation and maintenance
- MetalCloak does not supply written instructions with this product.
- Rebuild according to MetalCloak: pull the insert, clean it, apply fresh Teflon-impregnated synthetic silicone grease (MetalCloak uses Superlube) and reassemble the joint.
- Our Szekla4x4.pl workshop can do the replacement or rebuild for you.
- MetalCloak marks the products on its website as intended for off-road use.
Frequently asked questions
What does "BH" mean?
Bolt hole – the diameter of the mounting bolt hole in the joint.
Is the jam nut included?
Yes. The kit contains the housing, Duroflex joint, retaining clip, two retaining rings and a jam nut.
What is the housing made of?
Forged 1040 steel with a gold zinc coating.
Why choose it
- Genuine MetalCloak part.
- A ready, complete control arm end with a Duroflex joint.
- Bought from an authorised MetalCloak dealer with an in-house workshop.
If you are not sure which size fits your suspension, contact us before ordering, ideally with the part number of your control arm.
