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KIT385 - Dodge 14+ - ProLock Steering Kit

Connecting Rod Material* (Pick One): DOM Matte Black Powder Coated Steel
Black Aluminum is Out Of Stock, ETA late November. Steel and Polished Aluminum are in stock.

A direct replacement extreme duty Tie Rod and Drag Link assembly to replace your underperforming OE steering. Oversized tie rod and drag link ends, connected by massive DOM, Polished Aluminum or Black Aluminum adjusting sleeves, eliminates death wobble and tightens up steering under the most extreme conditions. Weak adjusting sleeves are replaced via tie rod and drag link ends threading directly into the connecting rods and secured by:

  • Our proprietary jam nuts (which include the extra holding power of 3 set screws threaded into the wrench flats)
  • Our NEW ProLock™washers built into our tie rod and drag link ends

This kit also includes our TR203 OE location damper bracket.

This will change the way your vehicle drives forever!




Fitment Notes:

  1. Not compatible with Rough Country Dual Steering Stabilizer
  2. Due to our oversized tie rod ends, modifications may need to be made to dual stabilizer kit, tie rod end brackets to fit.
  3. Will NOT fit EAV Prospector Model

WHAT IT FITS:

Dodge Ram 2500 (2014-2026) 4WD

Dodge Ram 3500 (2014-2026) 4WD

Boot Replacements:

XP153 - TR304/TR303
XP104 - DL314
XP147 - DL313

Replacement set screws:
Tie Rod - XP171
Drag Link - XP172

The Special Sauce:

HOUSING
  • SAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.
  • CNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.
BALL STUDS
  • SAE 4140 Hot Forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For the strongest possible metallurgy.
  • Induction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.
  • Rolled Threads: 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!
  • Step Threads: Allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).
BEARING DESIGN
  • Rugged Metal to Metal Bearing 
BOOTS
  • CR 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.
  • Accordion Boot: Ideal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.
  • DuroBoot - The Ultimate Off-Road and 4x4 Boot for Extreme-Duty Steering and Suspension. Made from solid rubber, DuroBoot replaces traditional flimsy dust covers / boots with a rugged solution built for extreme conditions while still allowing full articulation.
FINISH
  • Polished Aluminum: Highly polished, raw aluminum
  • Black Aluminum and DOM Steel: Powder coated black
HARDWARE
  • Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.
  • Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.
ADJUSTING RODS
  • Tie Rod: 2" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
  • Drag Link: 1.75" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
  • Tie Rod: 2.125" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.
  • Drag Link: 2" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.
LUBRICATION
  • Pre 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.
  • Greaseable: Because it should be.
  • Pre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.
  • Gull Winged Grease Grooves: Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.
  • Zerk Fittings: Included for every application.
SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Our patent-pending ProLock Link Connect System™ is engineered to eliminate one of the most common steering system failures: unwanted tie rod rotation and loosening jam nuts.
  • At the core of the system is a machined keyway integrated directly into the threads of our rod ends. This pairs with a precision-cut keyway washer to create a mechanical lock between the tie rod or drag link ends and the adjusting sleeve—effectively preventing any unintended rotation of the connecting rod.
  • To further secure the assembly, we’ve developed a purpose-built jam nut with integrated set screws. This design positively locks everything in place, eliminating the long-standing issue of jam nuts loosening over time.
  • Minimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End Threads: If this mark in the thread of the drag link is showing it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. You may be lifted too high and need to switch to a flip kit or you may need to equal out the adjusting sleeve between the two ends.
  • Greaseable, High Articulation Spherical Bushing: For extreme durability our passenger side tie rod is fitted with an oversized greaseable high articulation spherical bushing. This allows for maximum articulation and load disbursement, for better performance, and longer life.
  • Our adjusting sleeves are made in the USA
  • 5 stars: 20 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (5%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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S.M. (Tucson, US)
Wish I found out about this sooner!

My truck came lifted on 37s and only had the factory steering parts. I knew the time would come that I would need to replace them but not sure what I was looking for. I thought I was stuck with factory replacements every 25k miles or so until I found Apex! The customer support answered all my questions and definitely helped boost my confidence in buying this kit for my 2022 Ram 2500. Old parts gone and new parts in the truck rides like it should and even better than ever and feels solid. Do yourself a favor and get this for your Ram! Thank you Apex for letting take back control of the wheel!

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D.F.
Greatest customer service on earth hands down

I installed this kit close to a year ago. Last week it felt like my truck was on a boat so I jacked it up to see what was going on and this is what I found

Somehow the tie rod end separated from the adjustment bar. Figured that’s weird let’s rethread it on. Yeah threads were no longer existent on that bad boy. I contacted apex asap. Probably 10/15 minutes after submitting my warranty claim online someone contacted me. I sent them the video of me inserting the tie rod and pulling it back out. 10 minutes goes by, he said they’d ship me a whole new kit free. Didn’t ask me how many miles I had, didn’t ask who installed it, didn’t ask how long I’ve had it or what kind of driving I’ve done. Just shipped me a whole kit. I’ll be a customer for life.

After I talked to the rep a little more he believes whoever aligned it didn’t torque the jam nuts to spec and over time it allowed it to separate. I’ll be damn sure to double check moving forward.

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J.J. (Woodland Hills, US)
Ram 2500 links

I replaced the factory linkage on a Cummins truck that regularly tows and gets put into 4WD regularly. With normal use, the tie rod started to bend more and more until it was visible just looking at it.
The Apex steering linkage bolted directly in place, have about 20,000 miles on it now, and this Ram has not lost its alignment yet (since)!

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William C. (Albany, US)

Looks to be a great product easy to install seems to work great

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Michael t. (Beaumont, US)
2019 ram 2500 steering kit

Jam nuts keep coming lose, multiple shops have attempted to fix the nuts from loosening.

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Carlos V. (Aurora, US)
2015 Ram 2500 Apex Kits

I loving it feeling really good steering can’t believe it and thank you Apex company!

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Richard L. (Houston, US)

KIT385 - Dodge 14+ - ProLock Steering Kit

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Joshua M. (Moreno Valley, US)
Great kit

Install was easy, steering is much tighter then stock. The new pro lock system is so easy to use and gives you a sense of security with your truck going down the road. Definitely can feel a difference in how the truck handles!

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Ben F. (Los Angeles, US)
Great Kit

This kit is top tier in quality, fitment and adjustability. the instructions are clear and it is built to last.

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Travis P. (Hartford, US)
2014 Ram upgrade

Awesome product. Very impressed with the quality and design! Shipping was fast! Very happy with fit and ease of install!

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Rogelio V.J. (Houston, US)
Great kit

Great kit you can tell the difference in the driving and the steering components

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Tom T. (Durham, US)
Excellent Fitment

Rugged, tight stearing, in one morning install!
Apex chassis delivered a stearing kit that is performing above and beyond my expectations!

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Dennis B.
Easy to install

Great product! Will buy for every ram I buy from now on.

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Charles G.
The Baddest Steering on The Planet!!!

The quality and the strength and the design of this steering system is absolutely mind blowing! $ Well Spent!!!

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Jason K. (Seattle, US)
BADDEST STEERING ON THE PLANET

Amazing product! Top-notch customer service!

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Darby P. (Green River, US)
Excellent product

So much better and bigger than the stock oem equipment. Went on easy as well.

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Gabriel F. (Woodbridge, US)
Ram 2500

Parts were of good quality and heavy duty. Installation relatively easy and easy to adjust. Truck feels solid,

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Richard N.
Very heavy duty

Very heavy duty, very well made product, quite satisfied with my install of it !!!

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C.L. (Phoenix, US)
Best kit out there! (Kit185 Ram)

Definitely heavy duty and very well made. Huge improvement overall on my truck. Had a chance to pick up in person everyone was super friendly and everyone knew what they are talking. Can’t wait for other products to come out that will fit my ram.

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N.W. (Decatur, US)
Great setup

Very well made kit. Substantial upgrade over stock. Zero flex and wander in my steering now.

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Shane L. (Otis Orchards, US)
Cant believe I did not buy sooner!

Absolutely nothing but the absolute best with this kit. Parts were flawless, install was detailed, and now truck has absolutely zero wander running 38’s at 80 on the freeway and is even more planted crawling around. This kit is an absolute no brainer that I have pushed friends towards almost daily.

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