Jeep JK Wrangler 3.5" Game-Changer Suspension & Lift Kit

MetalCloak Jeep JK Wrangler 3.5" Game-Changer Suspension & Lift Kit (A1235*) – fits Jeep Wrangler JK

Kit overview image

Key benefits

• Designed for maximum UP and DOWN travel (usable compression and droop) with a geometry-focused mid-arm layout.
• Duroflex joints are self-centering, rebuildable and engineered for high misalignment (34°), helping control arms articulate without binding.
• Kevlar reinforcement (DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber) is used in the Duroflex joint elastomer compound to improve durability.
• True Dual Rate coils are aimed at a smoother, more stable ride than typical single-rate lift springs, while staying planted at extreme articulation thanks to long free length.
• Durotrak bushings reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) and are designed to rotate in a vertical plane to help keep the axle centered and steering feel consistent.
• Adjustable front and rear bump stops allow travel tuning for tire clearance without removing the coils (adjustable from 1" to 4" per the manufacturer).
• Shock configuration flexibility: the suspension can be purchased with different shock options (including 6Pak, RockSport variants and Fox).

What’s in the kit

• Full set of Duroflex control arms
• Front & rear True Dual Rate™ coils
• Front coil isolators
• Front & rear Durotrak™ track bars
• Rear track bar bracket
• Front & rear adjustable bump stops
• Front & rear extended brake lines
• Front & rear sway bar links
• Shock setup depends on the selected configuration (6Pak / RockSport / Fox / other options as offered on the product page)

What’s in the kit (manufacturer graphic)

Technical facts / data

• Control arm tubing: 1 1/2" x .187 DOM steel tubing and 1 5/8" x .25 DOM steel tubing.
• Duroflex joint material: proprietary vulcanized elastomer made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber.
• Coils: high tensile chrome steel.
• Track bar material: 4130 solid chromoly.
• Durotrak bushing: proprietary vulcanized elastomer.
• Track bar bracket material: 3/16" hot rolled steel.
• Coil isolator material: thermoset elastomer.
• Front & rear adjustable bump stops: thermoset elastomer.
• Brake lines: braided stainless hose.
• Steel coating: gold zinc.

Duroflex joints – visuals and details

Joint concept comparison

Kevlar-enhanced Duroflex (part image)

Centered joint alignment (comparison)

Threaded forged ends (detail photo)

Control arm specs (manufacturer diagrams)

Lower Front control arm – spec diagram

Upper Front control arm – spec diagram

Lower Rear control arm – spec diagram

Upper Rear control arm – spec diagram

Articulation visuals (manufacturer graphics)

• The manufacturer states the Duroflex joint provides 28° more articulation/flex than typical control arms, and shows a 68° max articulation illustration for a Dual Duroflex control arm example.

Dual Duroflex control arm – 68° max articulation (graphic)

Clevis/Flex example – 40° max articulation (graphic)

True Dual Rate coils – what it means (plus media)

• True Dual Rate coils are presented as a dual-rate design intended to ride smoother and stay more stable than traditional single-rate lift springs, while handling load better than typical “multi-rate/progressive” coils.
• The manufacturer highlights long free length to help keep the spring seated and in contact during extreme articulation.

True Dual Rate coil behavior (animation)

4-door front coil – spec diagram

4-door rear coil – spec diagram

2-door front coil – spec diagram

2-door rear coil – spec diagram

Coil isolators

• Coil isolators are made from thermoset elastomer and are described as an upgrade pad designed specifically to work with MetalCloak True Dual Rate coils.

Front coil isolators (image)

Durotrak track bars – NVH-focused bushing and axle control

• Durotrak is described as a patented, two-part bushing designed to reduce NVH and improve steering input; it threads together for installation without a press.
• Track bars are presented as formed for clearance and designed with both up-travel and down-travel in mind.

Durotrak bushing (animation)

Front track bar forged end (image)

Front track bar design (graphic)

Rear track bar hi-clearance (graphic)

Rear track bar bracket (graphic)

Adjustable bump stops & extended brake lines

• Front bump stops: adjustable from 1" to 4" without removing coils (as stated on the product page).
• Rear bump stops: rectangular puck-style system designed for the JK, allowing 1" to 4" adjustment per the manufacturer.
• Brake lines: described as longer than typical for similar lift heights due to added clearance and travel; listed as 24.5" replacement brake lines.

Front adjustable bump stops (image)

Rear adjustable bump stops (image)

Replacement brake lines (graphic)

Outboard shock mount (spacer kit) – media

• Described as a kit that moves the front lower shock mounts away from the frame rails for clearance at extreme articulation; includes Grade 8 hardware; manufactured from laser cut 3/16" steel and CNC bent; treated with Gold Zinc Chromate.
• Important note on the page: when using OE wheels, 2" spacers are needed for proper clearance; intended for wheels with 4.5" backspacing or less (or equivalent spacer on factory wheels).

Outboard shock mount concept (animation)

Shock options – visuals (as offered on the product page)

• 6Pak™: presented as a long-travel platform focused on maximizing travel relative to compressed length (manufacturer notes it uses parallel shafts and opposing reservoirs).
• RockSport RED: the page lists lengths (Front: 28.5" extended / 17.1" collapsed; Rear: 28.0" extended / 16.3" collapsed).
• Fox: described as a direct bolt-on replacement in this context; the page lists lengths (Front: 27.8" extended / 17.75" collapsed; Rear: 28.0" extended / 17.75" collapsed) and notes a minimum 3" of bump stop is required.
• RockSport Black: described as remote reservoir with digressive valving; the page lists lengths (Front: 28.7" extended / 17.4" collapsed; Rear: 28.8" extended / 17.5" collapsed).
• Compression adjustment (RockSport Black Adjustable Reservoir): 8 settings, adding 15% compression force per click as stated on the product page.

6Pak travel (animation)

RockSport travel (animation)

Fox shock (image)

RockSport Black remote reservoir (image)

Compression adjustment (8 settings) – animation

Braided hydraulic hose (image)

Inner recessed cap (animation)

Who this is for / use cases

• JK owners who want a complete suspension system centered around articulation and controllable travel (not just taller springs).
• Drivers who care about daily drivability and steering feel, while still building for aggressive off-road flex.
• Builds that need shock flexibility (from simpler setups to long-travel concepts), while keeping the rest of the kit matched as a system.

Installation / notes

• Installation difficulty: Moderate.
• Body modification: None.
• Estimated install time: 6–8 hours.
• Note (manufacturer): all 2012+ JK Wranglers require either exhaust spacers or a driveshaft (front driveshaft clearance consideration).
• Note (manufacturer): 6Pak shocks are not shipped outside North America; ordering them outside the USA/Canada includes stated limitations regarding lifetime customer service and manufacturer warranty.
• Note (manufacturer): alignment by a suspension specialist is recommended after installation.
• Note (manufacturer): the item is sold as a complete system; components cannot be swapped/removed and partial returns are not accepted.

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Summary (scan-friendly)

• Mid-arm suspension system for Jeep Wrangler JK with 3.5" lift height (Product ID: A1235*).
• Built around Kevlar-enhanced Duroflex joints, True Dual Rate coils and Durotrak track bars for travel and stability.
• Adjustable bump stops (1"–4" stated on the page) help tune clearance and travel without removing coils.
• Install notes: moderate difficulty, no body mods, 6–8 hours; alignment recommended; 2012+ JK driveline/exhaust clearance note applies.