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.
Stabilizer Fitment Notes:
Low Mount Carli stabilizers must use the provided Carli brackets and hardware, so you will not use the bracket provided by Apex.
High mount stabilizers will be 2019+ even for 2014-2018 trucks. This has to do with the proper sizing for the drag link design, but we have confirmed fitment and all 14+ trucks work with this combonation.
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
I’ve only had the kit installed for 2 days now but after getting an alignment along with other parts I replaced the play in my steering is finally fixed. If you’re on the fence and looking for an upgrade this is the kit to get. Build quality was definitely superior over OEM. Even if you have minimal wrenching experience this is a pretty easy install if you plan on doing it yourself. I however would strongly recommend purchasing the Apex torque adapters to save you the frustration of making do with something else.
Apex Dodge Ram 2014-2023 HD Steering Kit
Heavy duty! I don’t have a lot miles on it, but so far so good.
My pickup already had an aftermarket drag link, but it was time to replace my tie rod. So I did them both, along with the Apex Chassis ball joints. Wow the difference between the aftermarket drag link and the Apex was night and day. Of course it’s an huge improvement over the factory tie rod. Installed in my garage and then had it aligned using Thuren specs. Nice to have tight steering again. Kit does work with a Thuren Fab’s track bar and sway bar links.
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.
