{"product":{"id":10953171599702,"title":"Apex Chassis KIT101 Super HD Ball Joint Kit – Dodge Ram 1500\/2500\/3500 4WD (2003–2013)","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Chassis Super HD Ball Joint Kit rebuilds the front end of a hard-worked Ram with joints made for the abuse. On a 2003-2013 Ram 2500 or 3500 4WD - or a 2006-2008 Ram 1500 8-lug - a heavy diesel front axle, big tyres and years of towing wear the factory ball joints loose, and the result is wander, clunks and vague steering. This kit replaces all four joints with CNC-machined SAE 1045 forged steel housings and SAE 4140 hot-forged chromoly ball studs, so the truck steers tight again and stays that way. It is a genuine Apex Chassis part, imported to the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003-2013 Ram 2500\/3500 4WD trucks with worn, clunking or wandering front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-mileage trucks on their second or third set of factory-style joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy diesel front axles that tow, plough through winter roads or run larger tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners rebuilding the front end once, with parts that outlast the originals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Heavy Front Axles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory-style replacement joints wear out for the same reason the originals did. This kit's approach is different: forged one-piece housings, induction heat-treated and polished chromoly studs, a carbon bearing design in the uppers and military-grade acetal bearings in the lowers for wear resistance and dimensional stability. The lower joints use knurled housings - the preferred design for aftermarket installs because they bite into a knuckle that has already had joints pressed in and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Apex Chassis (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Super HD ball joint kit (front, full vehicle set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: KIT101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Items: 2x BJ130 upper (un-knurled), 2x BJ131 lower (knurled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Dodge Ram 1500 (2006-2008) 4WD 8-lug; Ram 2500 (2003-2013) 4WD; Ram 3500 (2003-2013) 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: SAE 1045 forged steel housings, SAE 4140 chromoly ball studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment And Setup Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm your truck's year, model and drivetrain against the application list before ordering - the 1500 fitment is the 2006-2008 8-lug truck only. Fitment shown is manufacturer reference, so check it against your vehicle. Ball joint replacement is a press-in job on this axle: plan proper tooling or a workshop install, and book a wheel alignment afterwards. If the knuckles are worn from previous joint changes, the knurled lowers are designed to hold in that situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApex Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper HD ball joint kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKIT101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x BJ130 upper; 2x BJ131 lower (knurled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 1500 2006-2008 4WD 8-lug; Ram 2500 2003-2013 4WD; Ram 3500 2003-2013 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAE 1045 forged steel, CNC machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAE 4140 chromoly, induction heat treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon design (upper); acetal (lower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this fix my truck's wander and clunking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf worn ball joints are the cause, yes - all four joints are replaced with heavy-duty forged units. Have the front end inspected first so you know which parts are actually worn before spending the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the lower joint knurled and the upper not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knurled lower housing grips a knuckle that has already had joints pressed in and out, which is why it is the preferred aftermarket design where the most load sits. This kit pairs it with un-knurled uppers to match the factory bores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an alignment after fitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - ball joints affect front geometry, so a wheel alignment after installation protects tyre wear and steering feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm your year and model, rebuild the front end once, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ball-joints\"\u003eheavy-duty ball joint kits\u003c\/a\u003e if you run more than one truck.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Apex Chassis","product_type":"Performance","created_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:43+01:00","handle":"apex-chassis-kit101-super-hd-ball-joint-kit-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-4wd-2003-2013","updated_at":"2026-08-16T13:08:57+01:00","published_at":"2026-07-09T09:26:59+01:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"global","tags":"Apex Chassis, Ball Joint Kit, brand:apex-chassis, cat:driveline-steering, dept:performance-parts, Dodge Ram, fits:ram-1500, fits:ram-2500, fits:ram-3500, make:ram, type:ball-joints","variants":[{"id":54474167714134,"product_id":10953171599702,"title":"Default Title","price":"460.00","sku":"KIT101","position":1,"compare_at_price":"","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":null,"option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:43+01:00","updated_at":"2026-08-16T13:08:57+01:00","taxable":true,"barcode":null,"grams":3360,"image_id":null,"weight":3.36,"weight_unit":"kg","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"GBP","compare_at_price_currency":"","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":14026404430166,"product_id":10953171599702,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":82239053037910,"product_id":10953171599702,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:43+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:46+01:00","alt":"Apex Chassis KIT101 Super HD Ball Joint Kit for Dodge Ram 1500\/2500\/3500 4WD","width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/KIT101-2.jpg?v=1783519066","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":82239053037910,"product_id":10953171599702,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:43+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-08T14:57:46+01:00","alt":"Apex Chassis KIT101 Super HD Ball Joint Kit for Dodge Ram 1500\/2500\/3500 4WD","width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/KIT101-2.jpg?v=1783519066","variant_ids":[]}}}