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Old 02-08-2014, 03:30 AM
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I have not read that using standard grease would cause premature failure but its certainly possible. If it does I would assume to get the characteristics they wanted from the joint material they used requires the "special" grease. Its not that they purposely sought out a rubber that would allow them some proprietary grease its just a function of the material. I don't think metalcloak invented the rubber compound likewise I don't think they invented the grease. With metalcloak gone, both would still be in existence. If the possibility of metalcloak going out of business someday is what keeps you from using them, the concern should lie with sourcing the joint itself not the grease needed to install it. Currie could go out of business tomorrow then what? no more johnny joints, what do we do when those wear out?
Old 02-08-2014, 05:21 AM
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The instructions that came with mine actually say:
USE OF ANY OTHER LUBRICANT MAY SERIOUSLY IMPACT THE LIFE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE DUROFLEX JOINTS, AND WILL VOID THE METALCLOAK WARRANTY.
Old 02-08-2014, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TJM12
I can't figure out why normal grease would cause the joint to fail?
petroleum based oil/grease causes some rubber compounds to break-down. Sometimes it literally dissolves the compound and sometimes it causes shrinking and cracks. This is why they say to only use their grease. It is a silicone base grease.
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Originally Posted by TJM12
The instructions that came with mine actually say:
USE OF ANY OTHER LUBRICANT MAY SERIOUSLY IMPACT THE LIFE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE DUROFLEX JOINTS, AND WILL VOID THE METALCLOAK WARRANTY.
use only mopar oil or warranty will be voided



just my







use a product that dosent deteriorate using greese (
id rather go with the
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Old 02-08-2014, 06:25 AM
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Pics of the 3.5" lift and your tire size, preferably of the 4dr variety
Old 02-08-2014, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeep757
Pics of the 3.5" lift and your tire size, preferably of the 4dr variety


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That is a sweet blue jeep. I like the silver accent on the fender.
Good job
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Originally Posted by Monster696
That is a sweet blue jeep. I like the silver accent on the fender.



Good job




that jeep is worthy of compliment and im not a 4 door fan
Old 02-12-2014, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Monster696
That is a sweet blue jeep. I like the silver accent on the fender. Good job
I thank you.

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Originally Posted by jeepmojo
that jeep is worthy of compliment and im not a 4 door fan
Thanks. Here is a 2 door in the same color I built.



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