{"product_id":"apex-chassis-kit370-stl-dom-steel-steering-kit-ford-f250-f350","title":"Apex Chassis ProLock Complete Steering Kit | DOM Steel | 2005-2016 Ford F-250\/F-350 4WD | SKU: KIT370-STL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7cbc015ac402641\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Apex Chassis | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e KIT370-STL | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Duty DOM Steel | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eLift Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–6\" | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eGas \u0026amp; PowerStroke Diesel\u003c\/b\u003e | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eAffirm \u0026amp; Afterpay Available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eYou Lifted Your Super Duty. Now Your Factory Steering Is Yielding.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eYou put a lift under your 2005–2016 F-250 or F-350 to maximize its tire clearance, trail capability, and stance. What you didn't plan for was the severe steering compromise. The loose, wandering front end that makes a straight highway feel like a negotiation. The premature tire wear that shows up three months after the lift goes on. The sloppy steering feedback and dreaded death wobble tendencies that weren't there at stock height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThat's not the lift's fault. That's your OEM steering linkage—engineered out of thin-walled, stamped components meant for stock pavement driving—flexing, bowing, and failing under the massive leverage of larger tires and altered suspension geometry. Under extreme trail impacts or high-tonnage towing loads, factory linkages don't just flex; they permanently deform, throwing your alignment out and sacrificing directional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eApex Chassis KIT370-STL\u003c\/b\u003e is the absolute final answer. This complete, maximum-duty steering overhaul combines both the tie rod and drag link into a unified, ultra-premium system. Engineered specifically for 2–6\" lifted 4WD applications on the 2005–2016 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty platform (P221 generation), this kit is built from high-tensile DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) steel to provide maximum impact resistance and unmatched structural integrity where aluminum setups reach their mechanical limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Obsidian Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWe stock the Apex Chassis KIT370-STL DOM steel kit because it represents the highest level of structural defense available for the P221 Super Duty platform. While aluminum kits offer memory-flex properties, heavy-duty rock crawling, oilfield abuse, and maximum-capacity commercial towing demand the raw, unyielding density of thick-walled DOM steel. At a substantial 61 lbs, this is the heaviest, most robust steering assembly in the Apex lineup for these model years, explicitly engineered to absorb brutal, dead-on obstacles without buckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eApex completely replaces the weak, failure-prone factory adjustment sleeves with their patented ProLock™ mechanical keyway system. Securely anchored by dual-thread jam nuts and integrated set screws, this system physically locks your settings in place. It cannot back out, slip alignment, or loosen under sustained off-road shock loads or high-load highway towing. If you are running massive tires and pushing a 2005–2016 Super Duty to its limits, upgrading to this DOM steel system is mandatory to guarantee you never get stranded by a bent steering link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eSolid Axle Geometry Fact:\u003c\/b\u003e The manufacturer install sheets reference adjusting \"caster, camber, and toe\" post-installation. The 2005–2016 Ford F-250\/F-350 4WD runs a solid front axle housing where factory \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003ecamber is completely non-adjustable\u003c\/b\u003e without aftermarket offset ball joints. This complete steering linkage overhaul directly dictates front toe-in\/toe-out adjustments and centers the steering wheel tracking line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eUnsprung Weight \u0026amp; Shock Mandate:\u003c\/b\u003e Weighing in at 61 lbs combined, this kit adds substantial unsprung mass to your front axle. Factory or light-duty replacement shocks are mechanically insufficient to dampen these tracking forces. Upgrading to heavy-duty, performance-valved shocks or a high-end steering stabilizer is mandatory to properly control this assembly and prevent front-end feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBDS Adjustable Trackbar Incompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e The oversized dimensions of the components in this kit mean the adjustment sleeves on certain BDS adjustable track bars may contact the Apex steering components during deep suspension cycling. If you are running a BDS adjustable trackbar, contact us prior to ordering at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003e(469) 407-7538\u003c\/b\u003e to verify geometry alterations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eConfirmed Fitment Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCRITICAL FITMENT NOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e This kit is mathematically and geometrically optimized exclusively for the 2005–2016 P221 Ford Super Duty platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style has-scrollbar is-at-scroll-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0,0\"\u003eVehicle Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,0,1,0\"\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,0,2,0\"\u003eModel Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,0,3,0\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFord F-250 Super Duty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0\"\u003e4WD Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,2,0\"\u003e2005 – 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,1,3,0\"\u003e5.4L \/ 6.2L \/ 6.8L Gas \u0026amp; 6.0L \/ 6.4L \/ 6.7L PowerStroke Diesel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFord F-350 Super Duty (SRW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,1,0\"\u003e4WD Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,2,0\"\u003e2005 – 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"20,2,3,0\"\u003e5.4L \/ 6.2L \/ 6.8L Gas \u0026amp; 6.0L \/ 6.4L \/ 6.7L PowerStroke Diesel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e❌ This Unit Does NOT Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2017–2026 Ford Super Duty (P558\/P702 Platforms):\u003c\/b\u003e Next-generation radius arm chassis layouts require alternative indexing (See the Apex KIT375 series).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2WD Super Duty Trucks:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-wheel-drive configurations use a completely different independent front suspension layout lacking a solid axle steering linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFord F-450 \/ F-550 Commercial Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Upgraded wide-track axles utilize different width profiles and taper dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2004 or Older Super Duty:\u003c\/b\u003e Leaf-sprung front end architecture; completely incompatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0,0\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,0,1,0\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0\"\u003eKIT370-STL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0\"\u003eApex Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,0\"\u003e2005–2016 Ford F-250 \u0026amp; F-350 Super Duty 4WD (P221 Platform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,4,1,0\"\u003eComplete Full Linkage Kit (Tie Rod + Drag Link Assembly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,5,1,0\"\u003eHigh-Tensile Heavy-Wall DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,6,1,0\"\u003eIndustrial-Grade Black Powdercoat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJoint Engineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,7,1,0\"\u003eProLock™ High-Misalignment Heavy-Duty Ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLift Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,8,1,0\"\u003eOptimized for 2\" to 6\" Suspension Lifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCombined Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,9,1,0\"\u003e61 lbs (Maximum Duty Package Weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterchange Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,10,1,0\"\u003eTie Rod available separately as KIT372-STL | Drag Link as KIT371-BLK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eBefore You Order — 4 Fitment Checkpoints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eThis is a commercial-grade steering assembly operating under extreme loads. To eliminate checkout friction and installation-day delays, verify these four checkpoints:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Year \u0026amp; Generation:\u003c\/b\u003e Confirm your Super Duty falls strictly between 2005 and 2016. This kit fits the P221 coil-sprung platform only; it will not fit 2004 or older leaf-sprung trucks, nor 2017+ models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrivetrain Validation:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure your truck is a true solid-axle 4WD configuration. 2WD models do not utilize a solid-axle drag link and tie rod layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLift Profile \u0026amp; Angles:\u003c\/b\u003e Tailored for 2–6\" lifted builds. If installing on an unlifted, factory-height truck, you must carefully sweep the steering lock-to-lock to ensure drag link angles do not induce bump steer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDampening \u0026amp; Valving:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure your front shock package and steering stabilizer are premium aftermarket units rated for heavy unsprung mass. Stock shocks cannot control a 61 lb steering assembly over harsh terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eProfessional Installation \u0026amp; Mechanical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eThis is an intermediate-to-advanced installation due to the physical weight of the components. A professional alignment is not optional post-install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMandatory Post-Install Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e Swapping your entire tie rod and drag link instantly alters front toe settings and steering wheel alignment. Do not operate at highway speeds until a professional technician conducts a full toe alignment. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"239\"\u003e(Note: Camber is fixed on this front axle).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTorque Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCastellated Nuts (Knuckles \u0026amp; Pitman Arm):\u003c\/b\u003e Torque strictly to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003e70–90 ft-lbs\u003c\/b\u003e, then advance the nut \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e enough to clear the window to insert the cotter pin. Never back off a torqued steering component to fit a cotter pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProLock Jam Nuts:\u003c\/b\u003e Torque precisely to Apex Chassis specifications to mechanically engage the internal locking wedge keyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrack Bar Parallelism:\u003c\/b\u003e For suspension lifts exceeding 4 inches, a track bar relocation bracket is highly recommended to keep your track bar and new drag link operating on parallel planes, eliminating geometry-induced bump steer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"31,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eINSTALLATION WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e Failure to run performance-valved shocks capable of controlling this 61 lb heavy-duty assembly can result in front-end feedback or premature stabilizer wear. Once unboxed and bolted to the knuckles, this unit is non-returnable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eQuestions We Get Asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy choose DOM Steel over the Polished Aluminum Apex kit?\u003c\/b\u003e While aluminum is excellent for memory-flex on standard trails, thick-walled DOM steel offers maximum absolute resistance to gouging and bending from sharp rocks. If your truck is a dedicated workhorse, heavy tow rig, or regular rock crawler, the pure structural mass of DOM steel is the preferred option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWill this steering kit work with my factory pitman arm?\u003c\/b\u003e For suspension lifts between 2 and 4 inches, this kit integrates perfectly with the factory pitman arm. For lifts exceeding 4 inches, you must cross-reference your drag link angle with your track bar; an aftermarket dropped pitman arm may be required to keep them parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes this kit include both the tie rod and the drag link?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The KIT370-STL is a complete steering system overhaul. It packages the ultra-heavy-duty DOM tie rod, the matching drag link, and all necessary ProLock high-misalignment greasable joint ends under a single SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan I install this on my 2015 F-350 Dually?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, provided your F-350 is a 4WD Single Rear Wheel (SRW) or Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) configuration on the standard platform. It will not fit F-450 or F-550 commercial chassis trucks due to their wider commercial front axle tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003eWhy Buy From Obsidian Forged Auto Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"38,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthorized Apex Chassis Dealer\u003c\/b\u003e — Full manufacturer warranty protection with factory-direct product tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"38,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFree Freight Shipping, Lower 48\u003c\/b\u003e — Rapid heavy-duty transit with residential delivery included at zero hidden cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"38,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReal Fitment Verification\u003c\/b\u003e — Text \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"38,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e(469) 407-7538\u003c\/b\u003e (SMS only) with your model year, lift size, tire dimensions, and shock setup before ordering. An Obsidian technician will manually audit your front-end clearance specs before processing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"38,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Financing Available\u003c\/b\u003e — Safe, instant checkout flexibility via Affirm and Afterpay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003e2005–2016 Ford F-250 \/ F-350 Super Duty 4WD. Maximum-Duty DOM Steel. Lock down your geometry. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"40\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eAdd to cart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"41\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"42,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"42,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe technical and product information presented above is compiled from data provided directly by the component manufacturer. Obsidian Forged Auto Supply maintains a rigorous engineering audit workflow to ensure vehicle fitment compatibility; however, we are not responsible or liable for sudden manufacturer-driven specification updates, raw metadata changes, or accuracy discrepancies in the foundational data sheets provided by the manufacturer.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"41\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"41\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnsure if your current aftermarket shocks or track bar relocation brackets are up to handling this 61 lb setup? 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