This Apex steering kit is the highest quality direct bolt in steering linkage on the market for your 2017 and newer Ford Super Duty. It addresses the common failure of the factory drag link joints which leads to death wobble by using massive greaseable metal on metal joints, and beefy DOM tubing construction. Should you ever have a joint wear out, they are easily and individually replaceable. We're excited to offer a bolt in solution specifically designed around the extra stress and wear of large tires and off road use!
If you want to take things to the next level, we've also got stabilizer options you can pair with this steering. Steering stabilizers are key in reducing road feedback from transmitted through the steering. Choose the high mount option for a factory position replacement, and to fight tires with a right hand pull. Choose the low mount with a diff guard to right tires with a left hand pull. If you want the best of the best, choose both to have a true dual opposing stabilizer configuration with one stabilizer on the drag link on and the other on the tie rod. Unlike most dual stabilizer kits that are for show, this setup was carefully designed with specifically tuned stabilizers on each steering link to preload the joints to reduce play, and offer the most damping force and steering control possible. We're also the ONLY place that offers what's needed to make these stabilizers work with Apex steering!
This kit will NOT fit wide-track F-450 models. If you have an existing Carli low mount stabilizer, you will need our clamp. The Carli Low Mount stabilizer fits 05-2024 Ford Duper Duty F-250 and F350 trucks.
FITMENT NOTES:
- DUAL STEERING STABILIZERS - Due to our 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.
- BDS TRACKBAR – Our 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.
- HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER – Must be mounted in OE position at taper hole in pitman arm side drag link end. We recommend OE style stabilizers from Fox (Part 985-24-001) and Carli (not through shaft stabilizers such as Fox ATS).
- NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WIDE TRACK
- NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FOX ATS
WHAT IT FITS:
Ford F-250 Super Duty 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 4WD (except wide track F-450)
Ford F-350 Super Duty 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 4WD (except wide track F-450)
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.
Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.
ADJUSTING RODS
Tie Rod: 2.125" DOM SAE 1020 Tube:Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
Drag Link: 1.65" DOM SAE 1020 Tube:Heavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.
E-Coat Finish:Durable e-coat treatment
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
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.
Reversible Drag Link: Another APEX Innovation: In some lifted or aftermarket applications the pitman arm end of the drag link is flipped over causing difficulties with mounting the steering stabilizer into the tapered hole on the drag link end. To solve this we have drilled the hole out straight and provided a reversible stainless steel taper sleeve so the steering stabilizer can be mounted from either side.
Greasable, High Articulation Spherical Bushing: For extreme durability our passenger side tie rod is fitted with an oversized greasable high articulation spherical bushing. This allows for maximum articulation and load dispursment, for better perfomance, and longer life.
