We Install MetalCloak's JL Undercloak Armor System on our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2018
- HOLY MOLY, we finally did it!
After doing a ton of research, it was sort of a no brainer to Kevin and I that MetalCloak was our top choice for underbelly skids! Their UnderCloak Armor System marked off all of the boxes, especially in the affordability and build quality categories!
And ever since we made our decision a couple of weeks ago, we've been planning out this Rubicon trip to work in tandem with a visit to MetalCloak's headquarters (since it's only a hop, skip, and a jump from the trail)!
Incredibly enough, not only was MetalCloak willing to let us hijack one of their shop bays to knock out the install, but they also lent us a helping hand (Ummm, can we add Awesome Customer Service to the checklist?!)
These skids were an incredibly quick and easy install (even if we hadn't had so much help) and Kevin and I are stoked to test them out offroad! But don't get too excited just yet, because we've got even more awesomeness coming!
I hope you all enjoy the video, and stay tuned!!
And, of course, don’t forget to follow my Instagram as well for more rad car stuff and Jeep fun!
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Great choice by going with Metalcloak for protection. I have their Game Changer short arm lift and armor system in my JK. Their customer service is TOP NOTCH! I've had to replace some items that got bent/ damaged or needed to be upgraded. I've contacted them and Metalcloak assisted me on every step of my repairs when I needed them. You will not regret it
Sweet skid system!!! Metal Cloak did a great job on the design of this system.
I’ve got the Metal Cloak 2.5” overland elite and it’s the best lift I’ve ever had .your gonna love how much flex you’ll have.
Hard working and beautiful!!! Love the content.
Amazing and makes the JL underneath look so much better than stock, not to forget the protection it now offers the JL.
That is awesome, I can’t wait to see how this rig turns out! Awesome vids keep it up👍👍
Right on! You two need the armour lol. I'm pumped to see the up coming videos! Keep em' coming!
Nice add to the underside of your jeep can't wait to see you try this out on the trail.
I plan on doing the armor on my JLU when they get done building it , you guys are going to enjoy the MetalCloak lift.
I have put the Game changer lift on my last 2 JKs, its trouble free and quiet on the trail and rides like stock.
You guys picked a great company to go with!! The Best in my opinion. Have fun,, Love the Videos
Nice! A lift! Metalcloak one of the best at making quality parts! you’ll be pleased!
I love it. Glad you decided to get a full skid system. Now let’s see that lift kit in action. We all know that is the next video.
Having kept up with your wheeling vids, I was pretty amazed at how NOT completely destroyed the stock skids were. You guys laid out the testing process for what those stock skids can do for us flat landers. Just don’t forget to take into account the weight you removed with stock stuff vs. the upgrades, probably will be even more pleasantly surprised at how little the added weight will actually be, well worth the peace of mind the Metalcloak skids give. NOW GO BEAT THE NEW STUFF UP!
Beautiful! Nice skid plates too
Nice! Good call on the Metalcloak. I'm just going to believe that you took my advice when I suggested Metalcloak to you last month, haha.
You guys made the right decision to go with Metalcloak! I have the same Gold Edition Undercloak system on my Jeep JK absent the diff cover skid
Beautiful! Nice skids too
I love those rim great choice👌👌.. Another great video
Great looking skid system. That will be a great set of protection skids to have for the future
I told you guys to check put metal cloack skid plate and you guys did! cool! They made awesome stuff for jeeps! Im happy you guys when that route! Britney and kevin. You guys are my favorite channel keep up the good work! I love you guys!
Nice upgrade. I am seeing MetalCloak mentioned or used a lot recently. Looks like they have great products.
Very nice ... that was really cool of them !
That is an amazing looking kit! I want!!
Nice update on the jeep. At 3:22 looks like interesting way to catch bolts.
LOL, you named her "Stepchild" I love it! Great choice on MetalCloak!
Excited about the MC lift for you guys. I had a TJ with their 3.5 gamechanger and my current JK has the 3.5 inch gamechanger. Its the best bolt on kit Ive ever experienced as far as the ride and performance. I also currently run the same Patagonia 38s. You guys are gonna have a blast on the rubicon trail.
of course the lift kit comes in after the new skids are on. LOL!!! Great work guys! keep it up!
Awesome 💚👌👌👌 waiting to see the lift on that JL 😎
Lol probably the first time Metalcloak allowed something with Rough Country products on it in there shop. 😂😂😂.
Can’t wait to see the new lift kit installed.
Great Job! Looks Simple and Metalicious! I would say great investment!
MetalCloak makes some fantastic products. Their fenders and bumpers are so badass.
Sooo jealous. Hopefully my next upgrade. MetalCloak has some of the best upgrades available.
Love to see an update on how it’s holding up
They look awesome!
That should have been your first upgrade, lol. I really like the diff skid plate, not many people use them, they think the heavy duty diff cover is enough, good idea ! Kevin, you’re a lucky man, my wife would throw a shit fit if I beat on my Jeep like that...lol
Rig looks good nice upgrade.😁👍
Love your channel, I have a JK Rubi! I follow all your videos from here in Australia.
Idea for next video....
When you head out onto the trails it would be great to see a video of your camp setup and what you take when you overland.
Keep up the good work!
Simon Patchy That’s actually not a bad idea!
I can’t wait to see what you do next.
This will be my first upgrade along with those diff covers, you gotta have protection in all aspects of life
Saw a JL parked in the shade two days ago, that fan started whirring and all I could think of was, Lite brite wasn't kidding those fans are loud af!
Sweet upgrade! I'm soooooo jelly! These skids are on my list for my 2 door JK Rubicon, unfortunately for me buying those now would ban me to the couch by the wifey for at least a month.
Nice up grades. I was watching a video where Roman and Tommy from TFL went to the Rubicon trail and drove new JL Rubicon’s with Jeep. Tommy and Roman had video of the skid plates getting damaged where they bolt to the frame just like yours. Remember what a Jeep engineer told Roman of TFL.
Been waiting on the JL Undercloak video!!!
Question... Are y'all going to leave it gold or paint it???
Looks awesome, be curious to see what impact on your loft clearance will be impacted with the extra weight.
Daaaamn! I live 3 miles from Metal Cloak. If I'd known you guys were coming, I'd a bought you lunch! Love your channel! There's an off road skills course 15 minutes from Metal Cloak at Prairie City OHV Park. Might be a good place to do a shakedown run before the Rubicon. Enjoy NorCal!
Bryan C Awesome! And yeah, we’ll have to start giving more heads up on exact locations when we travel (although in this case, the MetalCloak install was sort of a surprise)! 😊
cant wait for the next vid on the lift kit
I need that! Thanks for posting.
Who dislikes any of these videos? Great video Kev and Britt. Great product as well. Keep em coming. You guys need your own tv show.
Probably the Engageeeeer that said it didn't need skid plates.
Those spandex are out of this world!!!! Honestly...she could sell me ice in Iceland!!! Oh yeah... Jeep is kicking too!!!
Love it! Really hope MetalCloak makes this one for the 2 -Door soon!! I'm (im)patiently waiting. The bad news for me is that you guys just keep costing me money by adding these mods to my list!
I’m only a little bit sorry. Haha 😊
How does MetalCloak handle the cooling issues? I know with all those plates under there they are retaining heat. Especially here wheelin in the Az summers.
Looks awesome! Now you just need a proper tire carrier...LOL. Love watching your vids!!!
I love the guys down at Metalcloak. They make some amazing products, and offer some of the best customer service that I have ever had. I don't know if its a good thing that they are only an hour south of me though. They are really good at seperating me from my money. I also got to run the Rubicon with them at the beginning of August.
Nice video. It would have been nice to put the skid plates on before you mashed up the bottom of the JL. Lol. I can't wait to see it with the lift kit. Cheers.
Another Great Video 👍
Quick questions are these skid plates heavy ? Does this affect center of gravity at all ? I own 2010 JK Unlimited. It looks very nice. Can you feel any difference in the drive ? Thanks...
Looks good. Functional, too.
Any idea if its easy enough to change the oil after the plates are installed? I see there a hole cut out for you to do so, but I can see it being super messy when it all shoots out over the skid plates!
Those things were a life saver!!
Yea you needed them 😂
Love the tights
You guys rock! Keep the videos coming. Cant wait to see the install on what looks like a long arm lift kit😁😁😁😁. Get that bad ass jeep up in the air...
I knew it!!!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻😉 You rock guys
Love it looks great
Awesome father and daughter project.
More weight underneath prob will help with a lower center of gravity
Damn Guys this is awesome upgrade
Great company. I went with Rock Hard for my Recon, but MC is great also.
Wow, Very nice!!
Looks great I wish I could have the metal cloak skids for my JK
Well rather late then never - at least you had fun along the way! Hopefully, this set will protect the underside of the JLU in style
Always a great time ! You guys are the best 😁 highly insperational as always !! Thanks for sharing !! TWO THUMBS UP !! Cheers !
I can understand other model Jeeps not having skids but the Rubicon should really have this as a factory option. It seems unrealistic to offer a jeep with insane out of the box capability and not expect people to hit the belly and drag the rear bumper.
Awesome work! 😏👍
Sick upgrade. Now go out and give it hell.
i was hoping you guys would get that system!
Did you guys have any issues clearing the rear motorbilt diff cover with the MetalCloak golden diaper? Thanks!
Just curious, did you experience any vibration or new noise from this plate?
I just installed it and am getting substantial vibration and motor noise that I figured is coming from the motor mounts to the frame. I have plenty of clearance and nothing is rubbing. Thinking about adding rubber spacers to all the motor skid bolt locations.
Outstanding !
looks awesome
I also like rusty off road skids,have an extra skid for the muffler resonator
Liked before the vid even started... And of course, did not disappoint. Nice under armor! Ready for that trail!
That's a good looking setup, hopefully it's as functional
Aaron Spicer We’ll know soon enough, but I have little doubt it’ll be a huge improvement over the stock pieces
@@LiteBrite yall are going to miss that cross member though😂😂😂😂
I forgot to ask a real question on my hilarious rant earlier . Will you guys be taking extra tools Incase you have to remove a panel on the trail for whatever emergency reason ? It’s always a good idea 💡
Safety Glasses Kevin !!!
So beautiful
Hey guys. Between 3 and 4 minutes you took out the OEM pieces from the JL. What are those parts called? I think one is the gas tank skid. What is the other part? I ended up following your advice and bought the. Metal cloak skids and want to auction off the parts I took off since it hasn’t been damaged to offset my costs. Need to know what they are called. Thx for your help. Your vids are great.
Off topic but I noticed a red impact driver with a DeWalt yellow battery when you guys were installing the plates. What kind of driver was that? Never seen a red deWalt driver.
lolol nice space pants i think i seen Uranus in them haha! sorry had to.nice work on the jeep💪🤘
that looks awesome now i gotta go see if they make anything for an xj lol i like to high center my jeep just as much as kevin! need that protection lol!!
Is there a skid plate for the front differential?
Now that you’ve got proper armour, this would be a good opportunity to go back to the more efficient stock pumpkin on that back axle...
that bolt couldn't have landed anymore perfect lol so how happy are you with the skid plates
Hell yes great Mod...
If you look on the website, it’s sold as raw metal, but yours looks like there is some what of a coating on it. Can you advise if yours came with a protective coating on it. Or did you guys apply a protective coating to yours. Thanks.
MUDTRAIL It comes with Zinc coating!
Do you still have them? How mucho mas the cost forma the parts?
I literally know nothing about cars bc I think they’re boring but you make it fun
Dam guys! Goin full cloaked status 🙌🏼 shits goin to be sick 😋🍻
Was wondering if you’ve come across the oil change issues? Everyone that has put this on their 2021+ JL wrangler…they have said the oil changes are messy. Has MC fixed the issue?
And no underbrush snagging underneath the car then catching alight from the hot exhaust system. Which seems to have happened before with catastrophic results Thanks for this upload :).
Finally bought and installed the armor from MetalCloak. Question. Did you notice a noise that seems to be a low hum or vibration that resulted after you installed? It is faint but seems like it’s there for my JLUR. I bought the MetalCloak on your advice and look forward to taking it out but not sure if that noise is an install issue or if a vibration that results from having that much metal under there.
Kevin with the hammer reminds me of a documentary I saw long ago in high school about apes using simple tools. LoL 😂
MC makes great hardware.