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Big tyres, rough tracks and a working truck are good reasons to invest in substantial steering hardware. Our Apex Chassis KIT385-STL replaces the tie rod and drag link on your 2014-2026 Ram 2500 or 3500 4WD with heavy-wall DOM steel assemblies, oversized forged ends and locking hardware designed to resist unwanted adjustment changes.
SKU: KIT385-STL
The tie rod uses 2 in SAE 1020 DOM tube and the drag link uses 1.75 in tube, both finished in matte black powder coat. The rod ends thread directly into these heavy-wall connecting tubes, giving you a more substantial replacement for the original adjusting arrangement. Forged SAE 1045 housings and induction-treated SAE 4140 chromoly studs carry that same approach through the joints, rather than concentrating the upgrade on the visible bars.
ProLock keyway washers secure the tie-rod connections, while the jam nuts use three set screws for additional holding. The included TR203 bracket keeps the steering damper in its original mounting position. A greaseable, high-articulation spherical bushing at the passenger-side tie rod helps the assembly accommodate movement under load.
This kit does not fit Prospector conversions or the Rough Country dual steering stabiliser. Other dual-stabiliser brackets may need modification to clear the oversized rod ends. These are useful things to settle before fitting, so you can buy the linkage and damper equipment that actually work together.
Have the linkage fitted and aligned professionally, with clearance checked from lock to lock. Keep anti-seize inside the adjusting sleeve, away from the jam-nut locking surfaces. Check the jam nuts after 500 miles, then every 5,000 miles or at oil changes. The locking hardware is part of the upgrade, and it still needs those routine inspections.
If your ball joints are worn, our KIT111 upper and lower ball joint kit covers the same 2014-2026 Ram 2500/3500 4WD applications. It supplies two smooth-housing uppers and two knurled lowers; your fitter should check the mounting bores before choosing replacements.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU | KIT385-STL |
| Product type | Complete tie rod and drag link kit |
| Vehicle application | Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, 2014-2026, 4WD |
| Included items | Steel tie rod and drag link assemblies, oversized ends, locking hardware and TR203 OE-location damper bracket |
| Tie rod tube | 2 in SAE 1020 DOM steel |
| Drag link tube | 1.75 in SAE 1020 DOM steel |
| Tube finish | Matte black powder coat |
| Locking system | ProLock tie-rod washers; jam nuts with three set screws |
| Passenger-side tie rod | Greaseable high-articulation spherical bushing |
| Excluded applications | Prospector conversions; Rough Country dual steering stabiliser |
| Other dual stabilisers | Bracket modifications may be needed for the oversized ends |
| Manufacturer | Apex Chassis |
| Position | Front |
| Housing material | SAE 1045 forged steel, CNC machined |
| Ball stud material | Hot-forged SAE 4140 chromoly steel |
| Ball stud treatment | Induction heat treated |
| Bearing design | Metal-to-metal |
| Threads | Rolled and stepped |
| Boots | CR rubber; accordion boots and DuroBoot features |
| Hardware | Grade 8 / class 10.9; castle nuts |
| Lubrication | Pre-greased and greaseable; zerk fittings included |
| Maintenance | Check jam nuts at 500 miles, then every 5,000 miles or at oil changes; use the exact kit fitting guide |
| SKU | Make | Model | Years | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIT385-STL | RAM | 2500 | 2014-2026 | 4WD; excludes Prospector conversions and Rough Country dual steering stabiliser |
| KIT385-STL | RAM | 3500 | 2014-2026 | 4WD; excludes Prospector conversions and Rough Country dual steering stabiliser |
Register your Apex parts with proof of purchase within 90 days to access the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty while you own the vehicle. It covers eligible product defects, premature wear and breakage under the policy; labour, consequential costs and listed wear items are excluded. Read the warranty terms and registration requirements for the full conditions.
A complete steel tie rod and drag link assembly with oversized ends, locking hardware and the TR203 bracket for the original damper position.
It replaces the steering linkage with heavier-duty components and secure adjustment hardware. If your truck has wobble, inspect the track bar, ball joints, tyres and the rest of the front end too; replacing one assembly cannot diagnose every possible cause.
Yes. The TR203 OE-location damper bracket is included.
No. That combination is excluded. Other dual-stabiliser brackets can also need modification to clear the oversized rod ends.
No. KIT385-STL is the matte black powder-coated DOM steel version, with a 2 in tie rod tube and 1.75 in drag link tube.
No. Recheck the jam nuts at 500 miles and then every 5,000 miles or at oil changes, alongside normal joint and boot inspections.
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.
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.
Model year, engine, drivetrain, hardware and existing modifications can all change what fits. Check the applications and supplier notes above, or send us your exact vehicle and setup before ordering.
Send us your vehicle, year, current setup and any fitting date, event, trip or deadline before ordering. We will help check fitment, product choice and timing.
