{"product_id":"apex-chassis-bj131-super-hd-lower-ball-joint-03-13-dodge-ram-2500-3500","title":"APEX Chassis BJ131 Super HD Lower Ball Joint 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 \/ 3500","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered to take on the heaviest loads and harshest terrain, the \u003cstrong\u003eApex Chassis Super HD Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for maximum strength, precision, and durability. Designed for heavy-duty Ram 2500 and 3500 applications, this joint pairs a forged SAE 1045 steel housing with a 4140 Chromoly ball stud to withstand extreme forces and off-road abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional ball joints that wear or loosen under stress, the Apex lower joint features an ultra-tight, military-grade acetal bearing system for unmatched stability and smooth operation. Each unit is CNC-machined for perfect fitment, induction heat-treated for consistent metallurgy, and E-coated to resist corrosion through years of demanding use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully sealed CR rubber boot protects against contaminants while the pre-threaded zerk housing, greaseable internals, and gull-winged grease grooves ensure simple, reliable service. Whether you’re maintaining stock geometry or running a lifted setup, the Apex Super HD Lower Ball Joint delivers precision handling and long-term dependability worthy of your Ram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBALL STUDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEARING DESIGN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary Grade Acetal Bearing: The same bearing material spec'd by the US military for Hummer ball joints. This material is: dimensionally stable (doesn't expand or contract with hot or cold, water or oil absorption), it can be polished smooth as steel, is anti-friction, Doesn't wear itself out under load like metal on metal, and can take an absolute pounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\u003eInternal Seal Boot: The boot is coined onto the ball joint, for superior sealing against contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Coating: Extremely durable electrochemical finishing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLUBRICATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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. Another installer fav.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable: Because it should be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGull Winged Grease Grooves : Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZerk Fittings : Included for every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Features: Side angle Zerk housing with extended Zerk fitting for easier maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"APEX Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266180636945,"sku":"APX-BJ131","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0477\/1089\/files\/BJ131-1_2048x_fff30f9a-9db4-43d4-9f05-8119359d496e.jpg?v=1773902995","url":"https:\/\/gautoparts.com\/products\/apex-chassis-bj131-super-hd-lower-ball-joint-03-13-dodge-ram-2500-3500","provider":"Guaranteed Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}