METALCLOAK
Reference: MC8007
Control Arms
MetalCloak Upper Front Control Arms Duroflex, RAM 2500/3500 2003-2012
Upper Front Control Arms Duroflex, RAM 2500/3500 2003-2012 — a genuine MetalCloak part, no. 8007. Fitment according to MetalCloak: RAM 2500/3500, 2003–2012. Coating: gold zinc.
MetalCloak Upper Front Control Arms Duroflex, RAM 2500/3500 2003-2012 (part no. 8007)
Control arms carry the whole axle load and decide how far the suspension can articulate. The Duroflex versions use vulcanized elastomer joints that move like a spherical joint but need no greasing and do not rattle.
Fitment RAM 2500/3500, 2003–2012 | Coating gold zinc | Part number 8007 |
What is in the kit
- Front lower control arms
Duroflex joint with Kevlar fibre
Duroflex is a patented joint made from a proprietary vulcanized elastomer with DuPont Kevlar fibre compounded into it. It combines the behaviour of a rubber bush and a spherical joint: it damps vibration and self-centres, while giving — according to MetalCloak — over 34 degrees of misalignment per joint, i.e. over 68 degrees per control arm. The outer surface of the bushing works as a bearing, so the arm does not bind at full articulation. The joint is maintenance-free and rebuildable, so after years it is the insert that gets replaced, not the whole arm. Kevlar bushings are marked with an "M" on the outer surface.
Technical data from MetalCloak
| Upper front control arms | 1.25" X .187 DOM Steel Tubing |
| Duroflex joint | proprietary vulcanized elastomer made with DuPont Kevlar fibre |
| Coating | gold zinc |
Installation
- Installation difficulty: easy
- Body modification: none
- Install time per MetalCloak: 1–2 hours
MetalCloak does not publish separate written instructions for this item — contact us if you have questions about fitting.
Manufacturer notes
- Alignment: MetalCloak recommends having a suspension specialist align the vehicle once the suspension is installed.
MetalCloak gives 2003-2012 in the product name while its page address points to 2003-2009. For a 2010-2012 truck we will confirm fitment before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Do Duroflex joints need greasing?
No. MetalCloak designs them as maintenance-free, and after years it is the bushing insert that gets replaced.
Will control arms lift the truck?
No. Control arms correct the geometry after a lift — the height itself comes from coils or spacers.
Szekla4x4 is an authorised MetalCloak dealer. We import this part directly from the manufacturer in the USA and confirm lead time when you order. Technical data and fitment are quoted from MetalCloak — if something is not listed here, it is because the manufacturer does not publish it.
