{"product_id":"apex-chassis-super-hd-upper-ball-joint-03-25-ram-2500-3500","title":"Apex Chassis Super HD Upper Ball Joint 03-25 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered for ultimate strength and longevity, the Apex Chassis Super HD Upper Ball Joint is purpose-built for the toughest Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. Featuring a forged SAE 1045 steel housing and a hot-forged 4140 Chromoly ball stud, this joint is designed to handle extreme load, vibration, and articulation without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique \u003cstrong\u003eplunger-style stud design\u003c\/strong\u003e—specific to Dodge and Jeep—allows smooth vertical motion with zero lateral play, eliminating the looseness common in factory joints. Apex’s \u003cstrong\u003edual carbon bearing system\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures rock-solid stability and extended service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach joint is \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined for precision\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einduction heat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent strength, and \u003cstrong\u003eE-coated\u003c\/strong\u003e for corrosion resistance. High-grade \u003cstrong\u003eCR rubber boots\u003c\/strong\u003e protect against ozone, oil, and road contaminants, while the \u003cstrong\u003epre-threaded zerk housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egrease fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epre-greased internals\u003c\/strong\u003e make service simple and installer-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eknurled version\u003c\/strong\u003e for aftermarket or previously serviced knuckles, or the \u003cstrong\u003enon-knurled version\u003c\/strong\u003e for factory-tight fits. Either way, you’re getting the strongest, most precisely engineered upper ball joint available for heavy-duty Ram trucks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled version is ideal for aftermarket knuckle installations or when the bore has become slightly loose from prior replacements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-knurled version is ideal for OEM knuckles with a tight, original-fit bore.\u003c\/li\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\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\u003ePlunger Design Stud: Unique to Jeep and Dodge, allows up and down movement with no side-to-side movement.\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\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\u003eDual Carbon Bearing Design: Used mainly in Jeep and Dodge upper ball joints, the solver of all things wobbly. Like all of our product.\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. 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