Sway Bar Link
Rear Sway Bar End Links for Wrangler JL JK by Metalcloak
MetalCloak rear sway bar drop brackets that reposition the rear sway bar to provide extra clearance for 6Pak shock bodies while keeping the factory exhaust/muffler. Heavy-duty 3/16" steel brackets with a Gold Zinc finish, bolt-on installation, and complete hardware included.
MetalCloak JK Wrangler (2007–2018) / JL Wrangler (2018+) – Rear Sway Bar 4" Drop Bracket
This bracket kit lowers the rear sway bar to create space for MetalCloak 6Pak shock bodies while retaining the factory muffler/exhaust. It’s a straightforward fix for sway bar interference when running larger shocks on suspension setups around 3.5" of lift.
Built from thick steel and finished in Gold Zinc Chromate, it’s designed for long-term use in harsh conditions. Installation is bolt-on and does not require body modifications.
Key benefits
- Creates additional clearance for MetalCloak 6Pak shock bodies with the factory muffler/exhaust.
- Heavy-duty 3/16" steel brackets designed to handle off-road loads.
- No-drill, bolt-on installation with no body modifications required.
- Gold Zinc Chromate finish helps resist corrosion in mud and road-salt conditions.
- Complete kit includes the required mounting hardware.
What’s in the box
- Rear sway bar drop bracket kit (Rear Sway Bar Drop Bracket).
- Complete required installation hardware.
Technical details / facts
- Type: rear sway bar drop bracket kit.
- Material: hot-rolled steel, 3/16" thickness.
- Sway bar drop: 4" (product name); listed by the manufacturer as a 4.5" drop bracket.
- Finish: Gold Zinc Chromate.
- Made in: USA.
Who it’s for / use cases
- For Jeep Wrangler JK/JL owners running MetalCloak suspension (around 3.5" lift) and installing 6Pak shocks.
- For vehicles with factory exhaust and muffler where additional sway bar clearance is needed.
- For anyone looking for a clean, no-cut solution to prevent suspension component interference.
Installation notes
- Do not use with an aftermarket muffler/exhaust.
- Does not fit JL Wrangler Diesel.
- Install difficulty: easy; body modifications: none; estimated time: about 30 minutes.
Quick summary (scan-friendly)
- Goal: clearance for 6Pak shocks with the factory exhaust.
- Build: 3/16" steel with Gold Zinc finish.
- Install: fast, bolt-on, no body modifications.
- Note: not for aftermarket exhaust/muffler; not compatible with JL Diesel.