{"product_id":"xdp-apex-chassis-prolock-steering-kit-kit375-stl","title":"Apex Chassis Steel ProLock Steering Kit (Black) KIT375-STL","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"cmp-product-section__header cmp-product-section__header-trigger\"\u003e\nDescription\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-section__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Apex Chassis ProLock Steering Kit (Black Steel) KIT375-STL is a high-quality upgrade for the front end of your Ford F-250\/350 Super Duty. These direct replacement, extreme-duty Tie Rod and Drag Link assembly will replace your underperforming OE steering components. Oversized tie rod and drag link ends, connected by massive DOM steel adjusting sleeves, will stop death wobble and tighten up steering under the most extreme conditions. Weak adjusting sleeves are replaced with the tie rod and drag link ends that thread directly into the connecting rods, secured by jam nuts and Apex's Ninja Lock-Washers and ProLock washers.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing means that this housing is unmistakably the best carbon alloy steel for this application. To make their parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, Apex CNC machined the housing to eliminate any die wear issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBall Studs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSAE 4140 Hot Forged Chromoly Ball Studs allow for the strongest possible metallurgy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInduction Heat Treated Ball Studs offer a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location it is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRolled Threads are made by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This fortifies the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStep Threa ds allow for very easy movement of hardware during installation and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBearing Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRugged metal-to-metal bearing design for extreme durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBoots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCR Rubber Boots are the most durable material for undercar applications (also known as neoprene) is resistant to deterioration from road-level ozone, oil, gas, engine fluids, and extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAccordion Boots are ideal for high-articulation components; more flexibility means longer life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDrawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Steel is powder-coated black for durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware for superior tensile strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCastle Nuts are used as they are an industry standard where high vibration loads occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdjusting Rods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2\" DOM SAE 1020 Tube Tie Rods and 1.75\" DOM SAE 1020 Tube Drag Links: Heavy-walled steel tubing delivers the tightest, most robust steering on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLubrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePre-Threaded Zerk Housing; if you have ever installed a factory-style Ball Joint without a pre-threaded Zerk fitting, you will know what a simple but great feature this is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis Greaseable housing is pre-greased and ready for installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGull Winged Grease Grooves allow for better lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eZerk Fittings are included for every application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProLock Link Connect System is an APEX Chassis exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e This patent-pending system uses a precision keyway cut into the threads of the tie rod ends, and a pre-bent keyway washer that locks onto the wrench flats of the connecting rod to completely stop any tie rod rotation once the jam nut is set. Once this jam nut is torqued to spec, it is then locked in place with 3 setscrews inset into the jam nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePre-Bent Ninja Washers are another APEX exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e Ninja Washers, which are a unique method of securing the lock nut to the tube, remove the need for lightly built adjusting tubes with ugly pinch clamps. And who doesn't want Ninjas on their truck's front end!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eReversible Drag Link is an APEX Innovation\u003c\/span\u003e In some applications, the pitman arm end of the drag link is flipped over, causing problems with mounting the steering stabilizer into the tapered hole on the drag link end. To fix this, Apex has drilled the hole out straight and included a reversible stainless steel taper sleeve so the steering stabilizer can be mounted from either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreaseable, High Articulation Spherical Bushing\u003c\/span\u003eFor superior durability, the passenger side tie rod is fitted with an oversized greaseable high articulation spherical bushing. This allows for maximum load disbursement and articulation, providing better performance and longer service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMinimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End Threads\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf this mark in the thread of the drag link is visible, it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. Your truck may be raised too high and need to switch to a flip kit, or you may need to equalize the adjusting sleeve between the two ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e42626\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible Drag Link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Bent Ninja Washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable \u0026amp; Pre-Greased\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Threaded Zerk Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGull Winged Grease Grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProLock Link Connect System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable CR Compound Rubber Boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 4140 Hot Forged Chromoly Ball Studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable, High-Articulation Spherical Bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged End Link Ball Joint Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-application-note\" class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#e42626\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\nDUAL STEERING STABILIZERS - Due to these tie rod ends being 1\/8\" larger in diameter than OE, modifications may need to be made to dual stabilizer kit, tie rod end brackets to fit.\u003cbr\u003eBDS TRACKBAR: This drag link is not compatible with the BDS Adjustable Trackbar as the adjuster sleeve on the BDS unit will contact the Apex drag link in operation.\u003cbr\u003eHIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER: Must be mounted in OE position at taper hole in pitman arm side drag link end. \u003cbr\u003eNOT COMPATIBLE WITH WIDE TRACK\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45505312751639,"sku":"APXKIT375-STL","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9387\/6759\/files\/KIT375-STL_Apex-Chassis_1.jpg?v=1793206179","url":"https:\/\/ce1fdc-a9.myshopify.com\/products\/xdp-apex-chassis-prolock-steering-kit-kit375-stl","provider":"Honey Badger Motor Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}