QU50218 Greaseable Upper Ball Joint for Dodge Ram AAM 9250 Front Axle

QU50218 Greaseable Upper Ball Joint for Dodge Ram AAM 9250 Front Axle, greaseable. Also includes Ball Joint Seal, Nut, and Grease Fitting. Fits all 2003-2012 4x4 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2004-2010 Ram 1500 Mega Cab with the solid beam 4x4 front axle.

NOTE:  This is a serrated ball joint designed for knuckles that have stretched a little. Once serrated ball joints are installed, factory or smooth ball joints will not fit properly anymore.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Ordering
Before Removing
Ball Joint Issues
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Before Ordering
The Stud on the Upper Ball Joint will move in and out about 5/16" so it may look like your new Ball Joint and old Ball Joint have different length studs. See Tech Page on Ball Joint Issues before ordering.

Tech Note 2: Before Removing
The first time an AAM axle has to come apart, it is usually an absolute WITCH to separate the wheel hub assemblies from the steering knuckle as AAM did not use any anti-corrosion compound between the wheel hub flange and steering knuckle. I strongly suggest you get my color illustrated, step by step 6 page Tech Service Bulletin TSB4586 4x4 Dodge Truck Ball Joint Service 9.25 Axle so you know what you are getting into. Almost all the wheel hubs we sell for these AAM axles are to replace original hubs wrecked by slam bang disassembly methods. The good news is, if you properly reassemble your axle, the next time you need to take the hubs off, they will come right off with no trouble at all.

Tech Note 3: Ball Joint Issues
Unlike older trucks, AAM 9-1/4" Dodge Ram front axle ball joints are pressed into the axle itself, not the steering knuckle, so you can't use a shop press like the 94-99 trucks. I strongly recommend you have the TS1082 Ball Joint Press Set when removing your old ball joints and pressing the new ones in.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
QK4732 Axle Shaft Nut and Washer Kit
QU10861 Steering Knuckle to Wheel Hub Bolt
QU10965 Differential Cover Gasket
QU11103 Differential Cover Bolts
QU10954 Left (short side) Axle Shaft 2003-2008
QU11109 Right (long side) Axle Shaft 2003-2008
QU40765 Original Equipment AAM Axle Shaft Universal Joints
QU50722/QU50826 Steering Knuckles for 2003 to 2008 Ram 2500, Ram 3500
TK4942/TK4950/TK4957 2003-2008 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Serviceable Hub Kits with Lockouts
TK4943/TK4951/TK4958 2009 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Serviceable Hub Kits with Lockouts
TK4944/TK4952/TK4959 2010-2011 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Serviceable Hub Kits with Lockouts
TK4945/TK4953/TK4960 2012 Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Serviceable Hub Kits with Lockouts
QT1008i Axle Shaft Nut Socket
QK4685 Inner Axle Shaft Seal and Installer Tool Kit
TS1082 Ball Joint Press Set
QT1109 Hub Bolt Socket
QT1103 Driver Handle or QT1073 (NLA) Air Hammer Attachment
QT9216 Hex Bit Socket
QT1072 Hub Puller
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Applications:
Dodge AAM 925 Beam Type 4x4 Front Axle:
Ram 1500 Mega Cab: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 2010
Ram 2500, Ram 3500: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 2010, 2011, 2012