The Apex 2014 to current Ram 2500/3500 steering linkage kit is the highest quality option for your Ram truck. Massive DOM tubing backed by easily replaceable and serviceable joints makes for a bullet proof design that's a direct bolt in with no drilling or modification necessary. If you have a 2014-2018 Dodge Ram with a welded drag link from Mopar's "fix" this is the perfect solution!
It's no secret that Ram has struggled to make quality steering linkage for their trucks, and this steering kit from Apex tackles all the common failure points of the OEM steering. Apex may be new to the Ram world, but their designs are proven in the Jeep market and we're excited to carry this new offering.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMBINING THIS LINKAGE WITH A CARLI LOW MOUNT STABILIZER, YOU MUST USE CARLI'S PROVIDED BRACKETS. If you are using a Carli high mount stabilizer, you MUST add or purchase the necessary clamp.
WHAT IT FITS:
Dodge Ram 2500 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 4WD trucks.
Dodge Ram 3500 2013 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 4WD trucks.
THE SPECIAL SAUCE:
HOUSING
SAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.
CNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.
BALL STUDS
SAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For the strongest possible metallurgy.
Induction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.
Rolled Threads: Are made by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This strengthens the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware. This ain't no Ikea furniture!
Step Threads: allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).
BEARING DESIGN
Rugged Metal to Metal Bearing
BOOTS
CR Rubber Boots: The most durable material for under car applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil/gas/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold
Accordion Boot: Ideal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.
FINISH
E-Coat Finish: Extremely durable. Double coated. Threads coated as well. Rugged look.
HARDWARE
Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware:Superior tensile strength.
Tension Nut: Very strong hold for most applications.
ADJUSTING RODS
E-Coat Finish: Durable e-coat treatment
Tie Rod - 2.125" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
Drag Link - 1.75" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
LUBRICATION
Pre threaded Zerk Housing: If you have ever installed a MOOG Ball Joint without a pre-threaded zerk fitting you will understand what a simple but great feature this is. Another installer fav.
Greaseable: Because it should be.
Gull Winged Grease Grooves: Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Flopper Stoppers Built In: Unlike the poly hockey pucks that most brands use, our heavy duty "Flopper Stoppers" are built into the tie rod end and drag link end bearings, giving you an industry leading 27 degrees of stud swing left and right and only 2 degrees of stud swing forward and aft, keeping your tie rod and drag link from rotating and flopping. The competitor hockey puck style systems also call for the removal of the tie rod end boot, which is there to keep the dirt out and the grease in.
Ninja Washers (tm): An APEX exclusive is our Ninja Washer which is a unique method of securing the lock nut to the tube, erasing the need for lightly built adjusting tubes with ugly pinch clamps. And who doesn't want a ninja on their front end.
Drag Link - Minimum Engagement Mark on Threads: If this mark in the thread of the drag link is showing it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. You may be lifted too high and need to switch to a flip kit or you may need to equal out the adjusting sleeve between the two ends.
Customer Reviews
Redid the front end on a 150k mile truck, original owner. With new prices these days I don’t plan on it going anywhere. Not wanting to go through this hassle again anytime soon so I convinced myself upgraded parts vs oem might help prolong the life. Extra benefit if it made a slight improvement. I could not be happier with my decision to not only call, but follow the recommendations of the guys at CJC I spoke with on the phone. Now I’m irritated I didn’t pull the trigger sooner! It truly makes the truck a dream to drive, it drives better than it did when brand new. No bs! If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate like I did. It’s absolutely worth it. Would do it again in a heartbeat knowing what I know now about the improvements it made.
Unreal the difference. Others have said the same - “I should have done this a long time ago.” Yeah, but it. Have a new truck feel again except know it will actually last.
The ONLY negative I have, or thought I had was you have to use the stock steering dampener axle bracket. My truck came with a dual dampener that used a different bracket & without modifying the aftermarket bracket, this stuff WILL NOT CLEAR!! It’s massive!
All that I can say is wow. What a difference the Apex HD kit made in my 2014 Ram 3500. Money well spent. Drives better than new. This kit made more difference than than the Carli joints Thuran sway bar. I recommend this kit for anyone going off road and for everyday driving.
Surprisingly my factory ball joints are still tight at 80,000 miles and after countless attempts at balancing my Toyo AT3 I determined I must have a loose tie rod end. With only 1 factory tie rod end showing some slight loose play to it I ordered the Apex system. Went ahead and tossed in some EMF intermediate shaft bushings and a Carli track bar while I was under the truck. It’s a bone stock 2018 2500 Cummins. Should have done all this work much sooner. Holy **** the steering wasn’t this tight when brand new. Almost race car like feel. Perfect combination of parts to a Ram from end
Fast shipping. Great communication. After receiving the Apex steering components I inspected and installed them and they seem like they are very good quality and very heavy duty.
