Install notes and evidence

Metalcloak source wording says: Features Include: Load Bearing Upper and Lower Joints Hardened Steel Races Induction Hardened Chromoly Spindle & Ball Composite Bushing for Radial Loads (Side to Side Movement) Fully Sealed top and bottom O-ring AND Shaft Wiper Seals Recessed Zerk Fittings for Easy Service/Grease Adjustable Pre-Load for Upper & Lower Joints MetalCloak Lock Ring Wrench Included In-JEEP Rebuildable Upper & Lower Gold Zinc, Clear Zinc & Anodized Black Finish Made in the USA MetalCloak uses the best features and combines them with top quality materials to create a ball joint replacement set that is [click for more...] unrivaled; this is the only ball joint that is Fully Sealed, Captured, Adjustable, On-Jeep rebuildable and made in the USA.. Verify front/rear position, lift height range, paired suspension components, travel/clearance, brake-line or driveline implications, and alignment before checkout.

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Metalcloak

Jeep JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator, Baller Joints™, HD Ball Joints, Full Set

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. Suspension & lifts fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

"BALLER" Informal adjective: extremely good, impressive or excellent. MetalCloak's Baller Joints™ HD Ball Joints for the Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator are the ONLY Ball Joints that are comprised of top level materials with ALL the best features contained in one package. This is the last ball joint you will ever need. Upper and Lower Load Bearing, Captured, Fully Sealed, Adjustable, In-Jeep rebuildable and made in the USA. Features Include: Load Bearing Upper and Lower Joints Hardened Steel Races Induction Hardened Chromoly Spindle & Ball Composite Bushing for Radial Loads (Side to Side Movement) Fully Sealed top and bottom O-ring AND Shaft Wiper Seals Recessed Zerk Fittings for Easy S...

SKU

1911

Price

$699

Role

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Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Metalcloak product page: https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-ball-joint-set-upgrade-kit.html

- Source text: Verify front/rear position, lift height range, paired suspension components, travel/clearance, brake-line or driveline implications, and alignment before checkout.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

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Fact summary

Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-25