Beefy tie rods way better than stock! Install instructions were not very clear. Otherwise would’ve been 5 stars.
I had barnes4wd aluminum 1 ton steering their ends were out of stock for more than a month but I found apex ends are an exact match but better with set screws on the jam nuts I highly recommend only thing im sad 😔 about is i didn't get any stickers in my order
Great customer service and fast shipping. The tie rods super beefy and install was good.
A perfect replacement for the factory off the shelf trash, this ball joint takes care of the whole problem, strong, firm, very well made and after the BJ162, no more worries, amazing product. thank you
Love this company and the quality of the components and how it cleans up the tracking on the Dodge front ends. I have a 1947 RestroMod Power Wagon on a 3/4 ton Dodge 2001 chassis. The APEX draglink, tie rods are super strong, clean and durable. The truck drives so much better, tighter and no more death wobble. Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Toyota or Chevy, APEX CHASSIS builds cool components which are super tough for Arizona Off roaders!
Very heavy duty, simple install. Would recommend crimping dust boot clamps after the alignment as the shaft needs to turn freely for the process and the clamps are very tight. I may install the correct clamps on the inner portion of the boot at some point, have to see how the zip ties hold. Anyhow, noticeable difference in the steering, seems much more solid and stable.
KIT126 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod Assembly - Dana44 - Polished Aluminum
2013 Ford Raptor lower ball joint (BJ151) is what it says it is. Super HD, Cleaned up the sloppy/bumpy/noisy front end. The only LBJ I would use!
I'm way more confident on tough obstacles having addressed this known weak point in the Bronco's steering (and having my stock tie rods as spares for a trail repair). The threads are so much beefier, yet they walk the line between added durability and not forcing too much stress onto my steering rack, as well as a great price.
I drive a 2017 RAM 3500 DRW. I only purchased lower ball joints for my truck. I went with a different brand for uppers. I had no problem pressing in the Apex and the are very tight but not too stiff (if that makes sense) I love how the zerk fitting is recessed I just wish they would have given some advice on which way to point it for best results, when installing. (I found out the hard way that it is not straight forward but angled slightly toward the center of the truck) The lower ball joints improved driveability, I don't wonder all over the road anymore and when I hit a bump or dip I don't feel like I'm driving an old 60's vehicle trying to keep it straight. Much more stable.
Only complaint-I wish they would have used a zerk fitting extension rather than the recessed needle valve style (I hate those, they don't accept grease as well) There would have been room to clear the wheel U-joint, so I'm not sure why they didn't go that route. The recessed zerk is just going to collect mud, dirt, and road debris. So, every time I want to grease the joint I will have to thoroughly clean the recessed pocket so I'm not pressing dirt into the joint.
Good joint though. Truck feels new again. Thank you