Summary
The Apex Chassis HD Ball Joint Kit for the Jeep JK and Grand Cherokee puts tight, confident steering back into a Jeep front axle. On a Wrangler JK (2007-2018) or Grand Cherokee (1999-2004), worn ball joints show up as wander on the motorway, vibration through the wheel and vague response on the trail - and lifted setups with larger tyres wear the factory joints even faster. This kit replaces the front joints with forged steel housings and heat-treated chromoly studs built to carry that load. It is a genuine Apex Chassis part, imported to the UK.
Best For
- Jeep JK owners chasing out steering wander, vibration or death-wobble contributors
- Lifted JK builds on larger tyres that load the front joints harder than stock
- Grand Cherokee (1999-2004) owners restoring worn front-end feel
- Trail and daily Jeeps that need a fit-once fix rather than repeat factory joints
Why Joints Matter On A Solid Axle
The ball joints locate the steering knuckle on the axle, so every input - steering, braking, articulation - passes through them. Once they wear, no amount of tracking adjustment brings back precision. Compared with fitting another set of factory-style joints, this kit's CNC-machined forged housings and polished chromoly studs are built for the loads a modified or hard-driven Jeep actually sees.
Key Specs
- Manufacturer: Apex Chassis (USA)
- Product Type: HD ball joint kit (front, full vehicle set)
- SKU: KIT102
- Included Items: 2x BJ107 upper, 2x BJ109 lower
- Vehicle Application: Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999-2004) 2WD or 4WD; Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018) 4WD
- Material: Forged steel housings, chromoly ball studs
Fitment And Setup Checks
Confirm your model and year against the application list before ordering - fitment shown is manufacturer reference. Ball joint replacement on these axles is a press-in job, so plan the right tooling or a workshop visit, and book an alignment afterwards. If you are curing death wobble, inspect track bar, tie rod ends and steering damper at the same time so one worn part does not mask another.
Delivery, customs and taxes
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For UK customers, prices include VAT, customs and delivery unless checkout states otherwise. For customers outside the UK, local customs and taxes remain your responsibility, and shipping is shown at checkout. If a shipping option is not available, email us and we will prepare a tailored quote.
Lead times and urgent orders
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Many of the products we sell are made to order, imported or custom built, so a lead time may apply. If you need a part urgently, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the expected delivery timeframe and process.