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Well, well, well.... Would ya look at this?
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Ooooo that sucks
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tysongladiator
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You'd be surprised at what you can do with 1 tow strap, three soft shackles, 8 zip ties, and a roll of duct tape.Holding that camera would have sucked!
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tysongladiator
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It's an Apex 2.5 ton Tie Rod and Drag Link assembly.
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Yes, it does!!!
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Only 30K
NotSo Bright White
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You forgot baling wire!!!You'd be surprised at what you can do with 1 tow strap, three soft shackles, 8 zip ties, and a roll of duct tape.
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These should be the replacements, I have a Cavfab kit and it's same concept as Apex.
Are your ends XRF brand? The brand should be engraved on the back side by the Zerk fitting.
https://armorautoparts.com/products...-MeKV7mfodd0Wm8dhWTB-j_SgrPVfwO7HHpCpro1qEsmd
https://armorautoparts.com/products...F_meh3yqECh6FvQec8dcF-tkuKSaFy4YHfQUxmNTwtgK1
https://armorautoparts.com/products...NH3Knour112MiuptRF3x67r2ipAXkdWmYN81Ojh_gNTN-
https://armorautoparts.com/products...X_cVAmxiqHF4xUg2FhdZqD_P-Oeod59oxD5XJGRTLcGkG
the apex stuff looks like rebranded XRF stuff with different color boots, hard to imagine many companies making custom ends for fab shops.
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tysongladiator
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Wait! That's actually a good idea. I don't know if they're XRF or not. Even though they're stamped Apex, they could be XRF with a Apex stamp. I need to look into that. So, I'm assuming the cavfab is XRF?
I was waiting on Apex to respond to my claim, but I think they're going to give me the runaround.
Thank You!!!
I was waiting on Apex to respond to my claim, but I think they're going to give me the runaround.
Thank You!!!
awitty67
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Interesting view of those components that most don’t get to see or understand why DW happens and how it goes downhill from there once one thing goes. I went Synergy on my tie rod, drag link, and ball joints on my 08 when I had a similar issue and it was solid until I sold it at 198k miles. Good luck sorting it out at least you know where to start. Look forward to updates.
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Apex and Cavfab and others just buy ends from a main manufacturer (XRF?) then they cut and machine rods to work with the ends. End manufacturing is to custom and requires serious forging equipment so ends come from some large company and fab shops buy those.
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Apex sez the ends have a life time warranty....
Apex Honor System Warranty– If you absolutely beat the crap out of things to the point that it should not have reasonably survived and our product outlived anything you had previously run, then give us a high five and order another one!!
If you feel we underperformed and your part should be warrantied, please make your warranty claim here and we will happily send you the replacement part.
Let’s make this easy: You may not need to send your parts back to us if you have provided adequate photo or video evidence in the warranty claim form.
If you are a total bad ass and not requesting warranty but would like to help us to continue to design the most extreme products on the market, then please upload photos and a description of your issue here at APEX Feedback and we will send you some Apex swag and a 10% discount code for future purchases.
The Not So Fine Print:
Your Apex Product must be purchased directly or through one of our authorized dealers in order for the Apex Warranty to apply.
You must register your product, with proof of purchase, within 90 days of purchasing here: Warranty Registration Form.
Products not registered will not be covered past 90 days from the date of purchase.
APEX will, at its sole discretion, refund the original purchase price or replace free of charge any APEX steering or suspension component for manufacturer defects, premature wear, or breakage for the life of the vehicle, as long as the original purchaser of the component owns the vehicle.
This warranty is limited only to the replacement of defective parts and ground shipping, it does not include labor for removal or replacement of the parts or any other direct or indirect expense.
This warranty is void if the components are, at Apex’s sole discretion, improperly installed, modified, or used in an application for which the component was not designed.
Warranty does not cover cosmetic imperfections, boots, bushings, or Heim style joints. These are regular wear items.
This warranty statement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
No other warranty, either expressed or implied, shall apply.
You are always welcome to call with questions at 480-470-5500 or email us at [email protected]
Apex Honor System Warranty– If you absolutely beat the crap out of things to the point that it should not have reasonably survived and our product outlived anything you had previously run, then give us a high five and order another one!!
If you feel we underperformed and your part should be warrantied, please make your warranty claim here and we will happily send you the replacement part.
Let’s make this easy: You may not need to send your parts back to us if you have provided adequate photo or video evidence in the warranty claim form.
If you are a total bad ass and not requesting warranty but would like to help us to continue to design the most extreme products on the market, then please upload photos and a description of your issue here at APEX Feedback and we will send you some Apex swag and a 10% discount code for future purchases.
The Not So Fine Print:
Your Apex Product must be purchased directly or through one of our authorized dealers in order for the Apex Warranty to apply.
You must register your product, with proof of purchase, within 90 days of purchasing here: Warranty Registration Form.
Products not registered will not be covered past 90 days from the date of purchase.
APEX will, at its sole discretion, refund the original purchase price or replace free of charge any APEX steering or suspension component for manufacturer defects, premature wear, or breakage for the life of the vehicle, as long as the original purchaser of the component owns the vehicle.
This warranty is limited only to the replacement of defective parts and ground shipping, it does not include labor for removal or replacement of the parts or any other direct or indirect expense.
This warranty is void if the components are, at Apex’s sole discretion, improperly installed, modified, or used in an application for which the component was not designed.
Warranty does not cover cosmetic imperfections, boots, bushings, or Heim style joints. These are regular wear items.
This warranty statement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
No other warranty, either expressed or implied, shall apply.
You are always welcome to call with questions at 480-470-5500 or email us at [email protected]
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