Tech Tips
- - May 07, 2025 1074
When it comes to aftermarket suspension systems, there’s bold talk, clever marketing, and then there’s proof. In October 2018, Metalcloak became one of the few to back up its engineering claims with real, federally recognized data.
- - April 30, 2025 55
Airing down your tires isn’t just about comfort—it’s about physics. This guide will help you understand why, when and how much you should air down your tires.
- - April 23, 2025 63
Andrew Hoit, a tire industry veteran, shares with us his knowledge and expertise on all things tires.
- - April 21, 2025 782
As you turn out of a drive way, you hear thump-thump as a rear wheel jumps the curb. Intuitively, you know what happened...
- - March 10, 2025 366It can happen to anyone... a rig unexpectedly breaks on the trail... and fixing it is not in the cards... So what should you do?
- - February 18, 2025 750Gold Zinc Chromate is a type of protective metal coating that helps steel and other metals resist corrosion, rust, and wear over time.
- - December 26, 2024 1218
If you own a Jeep JK and are looking to enhance your off-roading experience, upgrading your suspension is one of the best ways to achieve this. This blog post will delve into a recent transformation of a Jeep JK using MetalCloak's innovative suspension
- - November 18, 2024 1181When it comes to optimizing the performance of your Jeep JK, especially its suspension, few upgrades can rival the impact of a quality suspension system.
- - October 14, 2024 1424
We take our 4xe from a basic True Dual Rate budget lift kit to the full Game-Changer suspension experience.
- - October 02, 2024 1977
In Part Two of our Upgrade Series, we will explore the benefits of upgrading your tires and wheels, the importance of suspension systems, and how to choose the right components for your Jeep.
- - September 23, 2024 1572
When it comes to off-road vehicles, comfort and performance are paramount. One critical aspect that affects both is the control arm joint, particularly in how it manages noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). This blog will delve into the significance
- - September 18, 2024 1773
Being in the Off-roading industry we get asked all the time by customers and jeep enthusiasts “How would you build up a Jeep.” in this four part series we will go over what we believe is the most important when beginning to build up a rig and questions
- - August 04, 2024 3069
Control Arm Bushings are more important than you might think. What are they and what is the difference between the different types of Bushings?
- - July 29, 2024 5957
What is the difference between Progressive Springs vs. Dual Rate Springs vs. Linear Springs and is Triple Rate better than Dual Rate?
- - April 16, 2024 3913
Solid axles and Independent Front Suspension (IFS) are two common choices of suspension systems that often spark debate among the off-road community. But what exactly sets them apart, and which one is right for your driving needs? In this blog post, we'll
- - April 07, 2024 8911
Are you scratching your head trying to figure out the ideal tire size for your JL Wrangler? It's no easy feat with the plethora of options out there, from different sizes and brands to tread patterns and load ratings. But, if you're anything like us,
- - November 15, 2023 3243
Tires. Axles. Control arms. Body and frame. You name it. Just about anything that could get damaged while off-road will at some point. More than once, for those who drive frequently. And some of those issues can be serious.
But a lug nut? Who would think
- - October 05, 2023 2493
Do you know how to read a map?
In today's world, GPS and satellite navigation are reliable as all get-out, but even the most advanced GPS devices use base maps as the viewable interface. But what do you do if you GPS stops working?
I personally prefer
- - September 23, 2023 4843
For the longest time, there was no doubt that Long Arms were the best upgrade to your rig.
But then, two things happened... Jeep created the JK Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door, and Metalcloak entered the suspension marketplace with our Patented Duroflex Joint
- - April 18, 2023 3467
Corner Travel Index ™ or CTI measures a vehicle’s maximum axle/wheel articulation at the four corners of the vehicle, often referred to as “flex”. The CTI is used in the off-roading industry to quantify the axle/wheel articulation in order to