{"product_id":"apex-chassis-bj162-bj162-track-bar-ball-joint-05-25-ford-f250-f350","title":"APEX Chassis BJ162 BJ162 Track Bar Ball Joint 05-25 Ford F250\/F350","description":"Ford is known for having OK steering and if you pound pavement, it probably works well for you. As soon as you start taking it offroad or beating the snot out of it, it's short-comings start to become apparent. This is even more obvious if you have started experiencing death wobble. Apex Chassis has come up with a solution that replaces the factory ball joint on the track bar with a beefier, more heavy duty unit. It will give you a tighter feel, giving you a more direct connection from the steering wheels to the pavement. You track bar is the only solid piece of suspension that orients your axle side to side on the truck. When your track bar joints have more play, you instantly feel it in the steering wheel and the driveability of the truck becomes noticably worse. This is why it's so important to make sure your track bar ball joint is in good shape is it is the gatekeeper to good driving and steering performance.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: DOES NOT\u003c\/b\u003e work with wide track models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\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 their parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBALL STUDS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For the strongest possible metallurgy.\n    \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\u003cb\u003eBEARING DESIGN\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRugged Metal to Metal Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBOOTS\u003c\/b\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\t\u003cli\u003eInternal Seal Boot: The boot is coined onto the ball joint, for superior sealing against contaminants and easier install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccordion Boot: Ideal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhosphate Finish: Extremely durable. Double coated. Threads coated as well. Rugged look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/b\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\n\u003cb\u003eLUBRICATION\u003c\/b\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\t\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\t\u003cli\u003eZerk Fittings : Included for every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"APEX Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266182111505,"sku":"APX-BJ162","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0477\/1089\/files\/BJ162-1.jpg?v=1773903071","url":"https:\/\/gautoparts.com\/products\/apex-chassis-bj162-bj162-track-bar-ball-joint-05-25-ford-f250-f350","provider":"Guaranteed Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}