Easter Jeep Safari, CTI Tour 2015, and the Pic of the Week

Good Times! Good Times!

If you haven't noticed, this is event season and there is good wheelin' going on! From Tierra Del Sol to Easter Jeep Safari to Jeep Beach and more... there is no shortage of opportunities to get out and take your Jeep for a day, weekend or week of wheelin'!

At Metalcloak, we just got back from a week of fun in red dirt of Moab, Utah and the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. This is an event that MUST be on every Jeeper's Bucket List.

You can see some of the coverage of Easter Jeep Safari at our new Online Magazine, ModernJeeper.com or do a search of your social networks for the hashtag #ejs2015.

What? A new Online Magazine? Yep. Just one more project we are doing to connect more with you, the Modern Jeeper. Check it out and let us know what you think.

We got more for you this week including the upcoming CTI Tour 2015, Jeep Beach and the famous Pic of the Week!

Matson




CTI TOUR 2015 IS ON

We spent the week at Moab doing Corner Travel Index Suspension Testing, and now it's time to take our custom-built trailer cross country, stopping at Metalcloak Authorized Installers along the way.

The first cross-country trip will be from Colorado to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, and back again.

Stay tuned to our Facebook Page... we will be publishing the full route and the schedule of Authorized Installers to stop at.
TJ LONG ARM KIT NOW SHIPPING!
Yes, the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kit is finally shipping and so far the reviews have been very well appreciated.

So, for those of you who missed the 10% Pre-Order Discount, we are sorry. But, for a short time only, we will be offering a special deal on 6Pak Shocks... Save 20% off the 6Pak Upgrade Kit.

So if you get the Lock-N-Load Long Arm and want to add 6Pak Shocks, we'll take 20% off four 6Pak shocks and all the hardware needed to install. That's a huge savings!

Just give us a call to get this great deal!

Oh, by the way, we now have the Long Arm Upgrade Kit on the website too!


PIC OF THE WEEK

If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.

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SPECIAL THANKS to Michael J Plunkett for posting this pic of the week. Adminittedly this is a little self-serving (oaky, a lot), but when Michael posted this pic of me in my 4500 car at the first round of the NorCal Rock Races, I was floored. Why? Because I had no idea I got air... hmmm. Thanks Michael!

We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071

Win Free Stuff, MetalcloakLIVE & the Pic of the Week

2015 is starting out with a bang and we are so excited to see what the rest of the year brings.

There is so much to do this year from the long list of events coming up (look forward to getting our published list of events next week), to new products, to your amazing builds... "exciting" seems like an understatement.

But, most importantly is our 2015 I Resolve to Jeep Giveaway!

It is easy to enter and even easier to win! Just follow the steps at IResolveToJeep.com and we will announce the randomly chosen winners live on MetalcloakLIVE.com Monday, January 12, at 2:00PM Pacific.

If you haven't entered yet, do so before Sunday night - Midnight pacific is the deadline.

Matson

P.S. If you don't win there, don't despair, there is still a chance to win a fully built 2014 Jeep here.

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LAST CHANCE: GET YOUR SIDEKICK OFFROAD CALENDAR BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

For a limited time Metalcloak is carrying the new SideKick OffRoad 2015 Calendar.
The perfect gift for the Off Road Enthusiasts in your life!

Only $9.95

Click Here to Buy Now...
 

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10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS ENDS SOON!

We've extended the 10% Off Special... but it ends soon. So don't wait, get it now!!!

Click Here to Buy Now...

Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.

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PIC (FLOP) OF THE WEEK

If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.

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CONGRATULATIONS to John Lindsey of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, for submitting this week's Pic of the Week! John is running the 3.5" Long Travel, Short Arm Suspension, ARB edition, Arched Front Fenders with 6" Flares, Rear 6" Flares and a Frame-Built Bumper configuration. Thank you John forg great pic!


Click Here for the original post on Facebook.

We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071

How to Eliminate Radius Arm Bind...

Meet the "Lock-N-Load" (Patent Pending ID# 14/469,438) - our solution for Radius Arm Bind.



As we started developing a long-arm kit for TJ, we knew doing a Radius Arm would be an easier install and a better fit for many of our customers.

The challenge with radius arms is the binding that occurs at full articulation, which not only limits travel, but can put extraordinary stress on your joints (premature wear is common).

The Lock-N-Load is our offering of a solution.

How does it work? The Lock-N-Load contains springs that allow the arm to move in and out in a slow, controlled, manner - eliminating the bind that may be caused by the radius arm.



In addition, you can "Lock-It" by a few turns of the arm (notice the wrench flats) which removes its compression capability, allowing for more stability for every day driving.

Here you can see it in position on the front of Cloak1, our shop TJ.



In essence...

The Lock-N-Load

• Eliminates Radius Arm Bind
• Still Acts as a Fully Functional Rigid Control Arm
• "Lock-It" for Daily Driving
• "Load-It" for Trail Articulation

And, while it was developed to be part of our own TJ/LJ Long Arm Suspension System, it is currently available on our website as a stand-alone product.

Here is a short video that explains how it works and shows the arm in action.

And, as always, your feedback is welcome and appreciated.

Learn more at Metalcloak.com

A Great Customer Testimonial... (TJ/LJ Suspension Products)

We are truly fortunate to have great customers... and it is emails like this that inspire us to keep doing what we do: Creating the BEST Products and the BEST Customer Experience...

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Matson,

I thought I would pass this along as a testimony. Over the last year I've been doing a build, all work done by me (with the exception of 5:13 gears installed), of my 2004 Wrangler LJ. What started out a bone stock Wrangler has undergone a major transformation. Although I originally didn't plan it that way, a majority of the build has been done utilizing many of your products, to include:

1. - Short arm long travel suspension kit
2. - Rear extended corner guards
3. - Front and rear fenders
4. - Rocker guards

Because it's such a critical part of any build, I suffered a great deal of angst debating suspension choices. The normal short arm, long arm, and even custom mid arm choices all made for a dizzying array of options. In the end it came down to two short arm choices, including Currie and Metalcloak. Although folks tried to sway me towards Currie, largely due to the proven nature, I was looking for a new and refreshing alternative. Even though your product hasn't been out as long and proliferated, I knew you were on to something that others would be hesitant to adopt, that is your Duroflex joint. Also, others that were uniformed tried to sway me towards a long arm option saying that it's ride and flex would be far superior to any short arm.
I'm here to tell you that they couldn't have been more wrong. After doing the install the ride, with 35" tires, is so much better than any other Wrangler I've driven that had 33" tires. Also, I had chance to enter a RTI contest yesterday at a local Jeep show. Admittedly, I was hesitant to do so, for fear of being dissapointed. However, seeing the number of well built jeeps, I figured it was a good opportunity to see how I stacked up against those short, mid, and long arm variants I had considered. The competition was small, but did include CJ, YJ, TJ, LJ, and JK models, some of which had expensive competitor suspensions. I did a few practice runs, holding back slightly, to see where I stood. When the contest was over I had taken first place, with a perfect score of 1000. Yes RTIs are varied and my score may not have actually been perfect, but it was on that ramp, for that day. Many people gathered round and were shocked at how well a short arm could flex, and were amazed that I beat out a couple of serious looking competitors.
I did also want to mention that I'm impressed with the fit quality of everything I purchased from Metalcloak. I've installed many products over the years, on a number of different vehicle platforms, and everything I got from you fit exactly as it should. I honestly can't say this about any other manufacturer/vendor I've dealt with. Bottom line, I couldn't be more happy with the products and how they work together. Since I'm guessing your not a huge company, please pass my note on to your employees, so they can see the impact of what they do. That is, make a great product that fits and works as it should. I know it's a little thing in the grand scheme of things, but here are some photos to go along with the words (Before the build, After the build, On the ramp, and the Trophy). Many thanks, keep up the great work!

Rich

TJ/LJ Solid Chromoly High Clearance Track Bar Upgrade Kit...

We've built Metalcloak on one very important principle... we LISTEN to our customers.

Some time ago, on a Jeepforum thread about our trackbars the discussion was focused on the frame-end of the Track Bar and the recommended need for a Safety Washer.

We paid attention to the discussion and put our engineers on it.

The result... a full and complete safety system for the frame end of our TJ/LJ Solid Chromoly High Clearance Track Bar...



All track bars shipping now will come with this upgrade.

But, what about the hundreds of customers who already purchased their trackbar with the original spacers?

We've got you covered...



We put together kits for all our past customers.





Whether you purchased a single track bar or a complete suspension system, you will be receiving this kit over the next couple weeks.

We have great confidence in the current configuration, but wanted to do what we always strive to do... take that extra step to make our products even better.

If you purchased your products through an Authorized Installer, the shop will have your kits within the next couple weeks.

Need more information, feel free to call us at 916-631-8071

MORE Free Shipping, 15% Bumper Sale, and Pic of the Week

Hello Rock-Biting Jeepers!

A few weeks ago we thought, lets celebrate Labor Day early. And you joined us in that celebration early! Thank you!
Yet, as Labor Day weekend drew nearer, we started getting more and more excited about spending the next few days at Cantina for the Con, and the excitement finally got to us...
SO HERE WE GO AGAIN...... but with a twist!

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FREE SHIPPING SALE...
It's the LAST CHANCE LABOR DAY FREE SHIPPING SALE!
Starting Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3, you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders storewide.
This is an ONLINE ONLY SALE, so to take advantage of this limited time FREE SHIPPING SALE, just use the code: EMFREESHIPLD12
Now, here's the restrictions: Free shipping is for the Lower 48 States Only (Sorry friends in Hawaii, Alaska and Canada, call us Tuesday and we'll see what we can do to at least save you some shipping money) AND it does not include Extended Corner Guards, JK Stingers or TJ/LJ Grill Guards.
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL...

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JUST BECAUSE FRAME-BUILT BUMPER SALE...

We've also put ALL METALCLOAK FRAME-BUILT FRONT BUMPERS ONSALE AT 15% OFF! Both JK Frame-Built Front Bumpers and CJ/YJ/TJ/LJ Frame-Built Front Bumpers are now all 15% Off!

That's an incredible savings! If you order your Frame-Built Bumper for your Jeep this weekend, you'll not only Save 15% but get Free Shipping Too! That's like getting another 5% - 10% off!
The Bumper Sale is already programmed in to our site and needs no code.

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PIC OF THE WEEK...
This week's pic of the week coincides with the announcement that our TJ/LJ 3.5" Game Changer Long Travel Short Arm Suspension System is SHIPPING!
One of our first customers to get the new suspension system that uses our 6Pak Shocks and Duroflex Foints, Eric C. of Reno, Nevada, shared some pics from out at Prairie City SVRA.
You can see more pics on our Flickr page.

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Have a great weekend and we'll see you on the rocks!
Matson "Matsonian" Breakey
MetalCloak.com
916-631-8071

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New Year Wishes & Free Shipping!

Hello Rock-Biting Jeepers!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! With 2012 upon us (already?!?!) we are looking forward to some more great wheeling - more great events - more great products - and lots more great customers just like you!

In celebration of the new year, we're doing an ONLINE ONLY free shipping sale from Saturday, December 31, 2011 to Monday, January 2, 2012.

This is an ONLINE ONLY sale, so use the Coupon Code:  FREESHIPNY12

Also, we are showing off some of our new suspension systems including the TJ/LJ Long Travel Upgrade Kit. If you already have a Long Arm Kit on your TJ/LJ, this may just be your next upgrade!

This sale is good for ALL Metalcloak products (to the lower 48 states only) and there is NO minimum order.

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TJ/LJ LONG TRAVEL UPGRADE KIT...

If you already have an awesome long travel lift on your kit and was wondering, "what else can I do to get more travel" have we got something for you.

And if you were thinking, you know I think I want coilovers for the travel, but I don't want to spend on the money on installation, this could be for you too.

Introducing the TJ/LJ Long Travel Upgrade Kit...


CLOAK1, the Metalcloak TJ was equipped with the 3.5" RE Long Arm Kit. We installed the the 5.5" TJ/LJ Long Travel Upgrade Kit and WOW. Just look at the articulation its getting now...


This kit is available NOW... http://www.metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Wrangler-Long-Travel-Upgrade-Kit-5-5-p/7150.htm

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See you on the rocks... or not!

Matson "Matsonian" Breakey
MetalCloak.com
916-631-8071

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