Control arms. Teraflex or Metalcloak

Every time I see anything regarding Metal Joke I just laugh. When I was looking at getting a lift a while back I had contacted them to ask about their game changer. They said it has the most flex and rides the best in the entire industry! When they told me that, I asked them if it was better than EVOs DD and they said yes!!!! How the hell is a standard style coil and shock going to perform better than a coilover system???? After I heard that, I completely took MC out of the running for a lift, or any part for that matter.

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wayoflife said:
Although aluminum, the RE ones you have shown are "forged" and the Curries are "billet"
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Just out of curiosity, any idea what type of aluminum each are made out of?

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Echoing what Wayalife said with a little tweak.

I'm sure that given the reputations of these two company's this isn't the case, but.

Billet does not always equate to a stronger product as you can have a billet part made from weaker material. I'm sure this isn't the case with curry being such a reputable company. Likewise with the proper high quality material, with good cast-ability a forged part can be stronger than a lesser quality billet.
The true deciding factor is what grade aluminum was used on each. If both were made from equal grade than the billet is stronger.


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QuicksilverJK said:
Echoing what Wayalife said with a little tweak.

I'm sure that given the reputations of these two company's this isn't the case, but.

Billet does not always equate to a stronger product as you can have a billet part made from weaker material. I'm sure this isn't the case with curry being such a reputable company. Likewise with the proper high quality material, with good cast-ability a forged part can be stronger than a lesser quality billet.
The true deciding factor is what grade aluminum was used on each. If both were made from equal grade than the billet is stronger.


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I found the Currie spec. The RE doesn't seem to be published, so my guess is that's intentional...

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Mountainjk10 said:
Wayolife, did you see these RE arms at Sema? What are your thoughts?
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I did see them and while they look cool enough, I didn't like the fact that there's nothing to protect the base of them like the EVO and Currie arms have. Control arms take a beating and I'd be concerned that repeated hits/grinding would eventually compromise the aluminum. I could be wrong though. Another concern for me is that RE is now owned by Transamerica/Polaris and a lot of their parts are made in China.

QuicksilverJK said:
Echoing what Wayalife said with a little tweak.

I'm sure that given the reputations of these two company's this isn't the case, but.

Billet does not always equate to a stronger product as you can have a billet part made from weaker material. I'm sure this isn't the case with curry being such a reputable company. Likewise with the proper high quality material, with good cast-ability a forged part can be stronger than a lesser quality billet.
The true deciding factor is what grade aluminum was used on each. If both were made from equal grade than the billet is stronger.
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Yup. I would also throw in, where it's made and where the aluminum comes from can make a difference as well. I don't know the answer to this question on either of the arms.
 
I think RE still made in America, that was stated on there web site. Also heard PS customs is also owned by Transamerica/Polaris. When I spoke to the PS customs rep. at the last years TDS he said they will continue to make there products in America until further notice.


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Anvil JKUR said:
I think RE still made in America, that was stated on there web site. Also heard PS customs is also owned by Transamerica/Polaris. When I spoke to the PS customs rep. at the last years TDS he said they will continue to make there products in America until further notice.


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Psc told me the same. Hoping to get their rear bumper before that changes, and as it seems the previous owner no longer with the company at all, I can imagine it won't be long before that changes. I hope not, but who knows

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