KIT380 - Dodge Ram 2500/3500 03-13 ProLock Steering Kit

Name: KIT380 - Dodge Ram 2500/3500 03-13 ProLock Steering Kit
Brand: APEX
SKU: KIT380-POL
Availability: InStock

by APEX

Part#:

KIT380

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Description

APEX Model KIT380

Old Part # KIT180

A direct replacement extreme duty Tie Rod and Drag Link assembly to replace your underperforming OE steering. Oversized tie rod and drag link ends, connected by massive DOM, Polished Aluminum or Black Aluminum adjusting sleeves, eliminates death wobble and tightens up steering under the most extreme conditions. Weak adjusting sleeves are replaced via tie rod and drag link ends threading directly into the connecting rods and secured by:

Our proprietary jam nuts (which include the extra holding power of 3 set screws threaded into the wrench flats)
Our proprietary ninja lock-washers on the drag link ends
Our NEW ProLock™washers built into our tie rod ends

For 2009-2013 trucks - select KIT380.

For 2003-2008 trucks, upgrade the 3rd Gen (Y Link) with these options:

1) Select KIT380 if you ALREADY have the pitman arm upgrade from 2009-2013 trucks.

2) Select KIT380P to INCLUDE the upgraded Mopar pitman arm from 2009-2013 trucks.

3) If you have a DROP PITMAN ARM for an 03-08 model, you will need to replace it with the newer design 2009-2013 drop pitman arm (available from your lift supplier).

This upgrades the Y Link to a T Link system for dramatic steering improvement and improved tire life.

This will change the way your vehicle drives forever!

NOTES:

1) Your OE Steering Stabilizer Clamp will not fit this Tie Rod. Requires Steering Stabilizer Clamp DC1.75-B(black universal clamp) or DC1.75-Z(zinc universal clamp) for mount in center tie rod, or other suitable 1.75" ID clamp for our steel equipment. If you choose the aluminum kits you'll need a DC2.0-Z (zinc universal clamp), DC2.0-B (black universal clamp) or a 2" ID clamp.

2) PSC gearbox replacement - fully compatible with this steering kit.

3) Dodge note regarding dual stabilizers kits: Due to our oversized tie rod ends, modifications may need to be made to dual stabilizer kit, tie rod end brackets to fit.

4) 2013 Dodge Ram 3500's were a split year for production. The early model trucks use the T-style steering (drag link is attached to the Tie Rod). The late model trucks use cross over steering (Drag link is attached to the knuckle and does not attach to the Tie Rod). Please check what style you have before ordering.

5) Not compatible with Rough Country Dual Steering Stabilizer

WHAT IT FITS:

Dodge Ram 2500 (2003-2013) 4WD
Dodge Ram 3500 (2003-2013) 4WD

Boot Replacements:

XP114 - TR301/TR300
XP104 - DL152/DL153

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: 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 undercar 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

Polished Aluminum: Highly polished, raw aluminum
Black Aluminum and DOM Steel: Powder coated black

HARDWARE

Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.
Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.

ADJUSTING RODS

Tie Rod: 1.75" 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.
Tie Rod: 2" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.
Drag Link: 2" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.

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.
Pre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.
Gull Winged Grease Grooves: Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.
Zerk Fittings: Included for every application.

SPECIAL FEATURES

ProLock Link Connect System (TM): Exclusively from APEX - This patent pending system utilizes a precision keyway cut into the threads of our 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. The jam nut, once torqued to spec, is then locked in place with 3 set-screws inset into the jam nut.
Pre Bent 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!
Greaseable, High Articulation Spherical Bushing: For extreme durability our passenger side tie rod is fitted with an oversized greaseable high articulation spherical bushing. This allows for maximum articulation and load disbursement, for better performance, and longer life.
Minimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End 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.