{"product_id":"metalcloak-sector-shaft-brace-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator-2018-2023","title":"MetalCloak Sector Shaft Brace, JL Wrangler | JT Gladiator (2018-2023)","description":"\u003cp class=\"mc-lead-time\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Currently Shipping in 2-3 Business Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sector Shaft Brace for the 2018-2023 Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator provides additional strength to help protect against steering component and frame damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2018-2023 JL Wrangler \u0026amp; JT Gladiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of 3\/8\" Steel Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromoly Laser-Engraved Sector Shaft Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Load Oil-Embedded Bronze Bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService-Free \u003cem\u003e(Self-Lubricating)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Bearing Contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits Force Loads To The Frame and Front Crossmember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAD-Designed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In The USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nSupported at the vital sector shaft on your JL or JT, this brace provides additional protection to steering components with thick 3\/8\" formed steel. The sector shaft brace is \n    \u003cspan\u003eCAD-designed, laser-cut, and attaches to the crossmember instead of adding additional force to an already stressed frame section that the track bar mounts to.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting at the crossmember splits the force loads so they aren't carried by the Jeep frame alone, adding the strength of the crossmember.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting the brace on the opposing side from the steering box keeps the box from being pulled away from the frame, relieves stress on the steering box bolts, and alleviates unwanted stress on the frame.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe high-load oil-embedded bronze bushing provides no wear points on its surface and gives 100% contact without the issues found with inferior braces using needle bearings. The bronze bushing provides a higher load rating than the comparable needle bearings \u003cem\u003e(3,500 lbs vs 3,100 lbs dynamic radial load)\u003c\/em\u003e, is completely service-free, and will provide long-lasting performance.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brace is plated with our signature gold zinc chromate for a long-lasting finish and is made here in the USA.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMetalCloak recommends you have a suspension specialist align your Jeep once MetalCloak suspension is installed.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is not compatible with 2024+ models.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Sector Shaft Brace may require additional bump stop for better track bar clearance; 2\" of bump stop is the minimum.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Sector Shaft Brace does NOT work on a factory height Jeep.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Sector Shaft Brace does NOT work with a drag link flip kit.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MetalCloak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48124846997681,"sku":"7690","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/9004\/0753\/files\/7690_1.jpg?v=1793425590","url":"https:\/\/wp4x4.com\/products\/metalcloak-sector-shaft-brace-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator-2018-2023","provider":"WP4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}