Page 3 - MetalCloak Tips & Things

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

Camping and campfires go hand in hand. It's something that many of us have been accustomed to since we were kids. Nowadays, with droughts and heat waves, open fires are becoming more and more frowned upon and illegal on a variety of public lands, especially

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

Last weekend, a crew of us here at ARS and MetalCloak headed into the high country for an overnight Rocklanding trip. Saturday was amazing, with good weather all day, up until about 7pm when the clouds started rolling in and things began to change. By

Embarking on an overlanding adventure is an exhilarating experience that allows you to explore the world's most remote and beautiful destinations. Whether you're traveling in a rugged 4x4 vehicle, a camper van, or a motorcycle, one principle remains paramount:

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

Four-wheelers understand that the hobby relies heavily on various technical skills (driving, spotting, recovery and so forth). Often forgotten or overlooked is that all those activities – and more – rely on good communication to be successful. The best

Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and small. And once you have one, you wonder how you got by without it. Such is the case with the 4-way valve tool.

Chances are you’ve seen one

For many Jeep owners, one of the first pieces of body armor you put on your rig was a Rocker Protection. Protecting that most vulnerable of body parts, the rocker panels, is definitely a high priority.

And like some, you may have purchased yours before

Some customers have asked about their hoods rubbing on the MetalCloak fenders, so I wanted to share with you here why that happens and how to easily fix it.

As it is with most Jeep parts, the hoods tend to vary Jeep to Jeep. Lay 10 hoods side by side

Q: What does MetalCloak recommend for covering up scratched powdercoat?

A: Rustoleum Black Textured Paint... details below.