| Year | Make | Model |
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| 2003 - 2010 | Dodge | Ram 2500 |
| 2003 - 2010 | Dodge | Ram 3500 |
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Carli 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Extreme-Duty Ball Joint Package 4WD
Carli 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Extreme-Duty Ball Joint Package 4WD
SKU:CS-DBJP-03
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$940.00 USD
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The Carli 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Extreme-Duty Ball Joint Package for 4WD is a high-performance suspension component designed to enhance durability and steering precision. Comprising upper floating king-pin and lower spherical ball joints, this kit features advanced construction with a pin and housing design that distributes lateral loads more effectively. The upper joints incorporate a contact "hat" that adds a second wear surface, while the lower joints are liner-free for increased strength. Materials such as copper plating, carburizing for a hard case, and corrosion-resistant coatings ensure long-lasting performance. The design includes Viton seals to prevent environmental ingress and a preloaded bronze wear surface for consistent operation, making these ball joints ideal for demanding off-road and heavy-duty applications.
Suitable for 2003–2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models with 4WD, this package is a direct bolt-on upgrade for stock components. It is engineered to withstand extreme conditions, providing superior durability and steering control. The kit is intended for off-road, towing, and heavy-duty use, ensuring reliable performance under demanding loads. Installation involves replacing factory ball joints with these heavy-duty units, which are designed to handle the stresses of off-road driving and towing. This comprehensive package offers enhanced load distribution and wear resistance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking long-term reliability and improved handling in rugged environments.
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Overview
Ball joints are made up of a lower ball joint and upper floating king-pin. The upper ball joint is designed as a pivot point determining the axis on which the knuckle will move and thus, only sees a lateral load. The lower ball joint tracks the knuckle on an imperfect axis, the spherical lower is required to allow the knuckle to move freely with only a slight vertical travel through its steering cycle. Carli Extreme-Duty Upper Ball Joints have a pin and housing but the “hat” of the pin contacts the housing. This adds a second wear surface to further distribute the load applied laterally to the ball joint while providing the same failsafe as a factory ball joint ensuring the pin cannot be pulled through the bottom of the ball joint housing. Further, there is no sleeve isolating the wear surfaces, eliminating the point of failure. A Viton Seal at the bottom of the housing prevents the environment elements from entering the ball joint. The lower joints have no liners of any kind. At the top, a bronze wear surface preloaded by a disc spring, safety washer and snap ring ensures the ball joints wear surfaces are always held tightly together for superior performance. Materials and process play an important role in the impressive durability and performance of Carli Extreme-Duty Ball Joints. It starts with masking. All surfaces but the wear surface are masked with a copper plating. Once plated, the ball joints head to carburizing. The carburizing creates an extremely hard surface with a case-hardness (penetrating depth) of 20-25 thousandths. When the ball joint has completed the carburizing/heat treatment, it’s stripped of the copper masking, leaving the entire joint heat treated and the wear surfaces incredibly hard. The entire joint is then covered with a corrosion resistant gray coating for protection from the elements.
