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JKS or Metalcloak

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#1 ·
I'm in the market for a front track bar and am stuck between JKS or Metalcloak. Which is the better one to go with for a 3 inch lift with occasional offroading. Mostly easier trails.
 
#4 ·
I have a Metal Cloak and love it. I've never seen a JKS in person so I can't comment on it.
 
#6 ·
I just purchased a MC front adj track bar and 4.25" zone combo lift. Literally. Lol. From every post I've read MC is hands down the best option. I ordered it having no doubt it was the best decision. I thought it was $180.00 w/ free shipping but I was mistaking. Although it came to $201.00 w/ shipping I still feel very confident and happy w/ my purchase.
 
#7 ·
This is a question I to am pondering, I am leaning towards the metal cloak, seeing that it chromoly and what I have seen should have plenty of clearance for the diff. The only thing some people say about the metal cloak compared to the jks is that it uses a Heim joint, where jks uses greaseable joints. But I'm leaning towards metal cloak for the price, clearence and chromoly.
 
#12 ·
unless something has changed, the MC bars are not heat treated after they are worked, so a lot of the additional strength from the alloy is lost. that said, they are still beefy as hell and i have zero complaints in the 18 months that i've had mine

I'm looking forward to hearing about MetalCloaks "Newest" offering with the Duratrak bushing, I have the first version of the track bar and has worked great but this clevite alternative looks pretty sweet.
i wonder if the newer one will require more bumpstop. i thoughts that why they went with the heim joint in the first version
 
#16 ·
currie is meant for ~4"+ of lift. you can modify things to run less bump & less height though...

the JKS #126 is the best choice for ~2.5" of lift, if you're willing to run a V8 ZJ tie-rod, and can get down to about 1" front bumpstop extension with your other limiting factors. a straight tie-rod like stock will need 2" front bumpstop extension.

the Metalcloak front bar is good for those with ~3"-4.5" of lift or willing to live with a slightly off-center axle with 2" of lift. It's also good for those looking to maximize uptravel with highline fenders, extensive shock mount & suspension modifications. Requires no bumpstop extension for itself...but obviously other factors come into play...
 
#17 ·
[Ironhead Jed;
i wonder if the newer one will require more bumpstop. i thoughts that why they went with the heim joint in the first version[/QUOTE]

I think you will find the Durotrac bushing is on the axle end so no need for a different Bumpstop
 
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