{"product_id":"apex-chassis-bj132-super-hd-upper-ball-joint-94-99-ram-80-22-f-250-f-350-4wd","title":"APEX Chassis BJ132 Super HD Upper Ball Joint 94-99 Ram | 80-22 F-250\/F-350 4WD","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the heaviest-duty Ford and Dodge Ram trucks on the road, the \u003cstrong\u003eApex Chassis Super HD Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers unmatched strength, precision, and reliability. Designed for demanding 4WD and work-truck environments, it’s the perfect upgrade for everything from Dodge Ram to classic F-Series rigs to modern Super Duty haulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach joint is constructed around a solid forged SAE 1045 steel housing for maximum structural integrity and a hot-forged SAE 4140 Chromoly ball stud, engineered to handle extreme vertical and torsional loads. Apex’s military-grade acetal bearing provides smooth, consistent movement without metal-on-metal wear—ensuring rock-solid steering feel and long service life under punishing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is CNC-machined for perfect dimensional accuracy, induction heat-treated for consistent strength, and E-coated for corrosion resistance. The CR rubber internal seal boot keeps contaminants out while resisting damage from ozone, oil, and temperature extremes. With pre-threaded zerk fittings, gull-wing grease grooves, and pre-greased internals, installation and servicing are fast, clean, and worry-free.\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\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\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\u003eInternal Seal Boot: The boot is coined onto the ball joint, for superior sealing against contaminants.\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. Another installer favorite.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Features: Multiple Zerk fittings included for each application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"APEX Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266180964625,"sku":"APX-BJ132","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0477\/1089\/files\/BJ132-2_2048x_e4650c37-fe02-4ff8-a46c-53056c61de1a.jpg?v=1773903009","url":"https:\/\/gautoparts.com\/products\/apex-chassis-bj132-super-hd-upper-ball-joint-94-99-ram-80-22-f-250-f-350-4wd","provider":"Guaranteed Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}