{"product_id":"apex-chassis-bj161k-super-hd-lower-ball-joint-18-25-jeep-wrangler-jl-19-25-gladiator-jt-4wd","title":"APEX Chassis BJ161K Super HD Lower Ball Joint 18-25 Jeep Wrangler JL | 19-25 Gladiator JT 4WD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"305\"\u003eIf your 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT sees real trail time, the lower ball joints are the unsung heroes holding it all together and the stock ones just don’t cut it. Apex Chassis engineered their \u003cstrong\u003eSuper HD Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e to eliminate steering play, handle oversized tires, and stand up to the toughest off-road abuse without premature wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"665\"\u003eBuilt from forged SAE 1045 steel and featuring a heat-treated 4140 Chromoly ball stud, these joints deliver extreme strength and long-term reliability under high loads and constant movement. Apex’s precision bearing and sealing system ensure smooth operation with minimal friction and unbeatable contamination resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eLike the uppers, they’re available in both standard and knurled versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003estandard version\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a perfect factory-style press fit for OEM knuckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eknurled version\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a slightly tighter fit for knuckles that have seen multiple replacements or have been machined oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003eWhether you’re daily driving or tackling rock gardens, Apex Chassis lower ball joints restore the solid steering feel you expect from your Jeep — and the durability to keep it that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\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\u003eBronze Bearing design: Our newest improvement in bearing design. Combines our perfectly polished ball studs, encased in a solid steel forged housing, lined with a highly durable, low friction bronze 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\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 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","brand":"APEX Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266180571409,"sku":"APX-BJ161K","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0477\/1089\/files\/BJ161-2_2048x_dfc73cae-3255-4384-8ecc-f11732468850.jpg?v=1773902993","url":"https:\/\/gautoparts.com\/products\/apex-chassis-bj161k-super-hd-lower-ball-joint-18-25-jeep-wrangler-jl-19-25-gladiator-jt-4wd","provider":"Guaranteed Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}