{"product_id":"apex-chassis-super-hd-upper-ball-joint-01-10-gm","title":"Apex Chassis Super HD Upper Ball Joint 01-10 GM 2500HD\/3500HD","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eBuilt to handle the massive torque and front-end weight of GM’s trucks, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eApex Chassis Super HD Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for strength, precision, and longevity. Whether your Silverado or Sierra HD is towing heavy, hauling equipment, or working hard on- or off-road, this joint keeps your diesel’s steering geometry precise, suspension stable, and articulation smooth under the toughest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eEach joint is crafted from forged SAE 1045 solid steel for maximum structural integrity and features a hot-forged SAE 4140 Chromoly ball stud, polished and heat-treated to deliver unmatched strength and wear resistance. The rugged metal-to-metal bearing design ensures superior load handling and steering accuracy, ideal for high-torque diesel applications where failure is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003ePrecision CNC machining, induction heat treatment, and an E-coated finish guarantee durability and corrosion resistance in any environment. A compression-style CR rubber boot seals out contaminants and holds in grease, while the pre-threaded zerk housing makes service fast and simple. With gull-wing grease grooves, pre-greased internals, and Grade 8 hardware, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eApex Super HD Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the professional-grade performance and reliability that GM diesel trucks demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled Housings: The preferred design for aftermarket installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBALL STUDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For the strongest possible metallurgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInduction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished Ball Studs: Are built like an anti-friction bearing with extremely precise tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled Threads: Are made by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This strengthens the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware. This ain't no Ikea furniture!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep Threads: Allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEARING DESIGN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged Metal to Metal Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR Rubber Boots: The most durable material for undercar applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil\/gas\/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression Boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Coating: Extremely durable electrochemical finishing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLUBRICATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre threaded Zerk Housing: If you have ever installed a MOOG Ball Joint without a pre-threaded zerk fitting you will understand what a simple but great feature this is. 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