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We rely entirely on engineering, in-house and off-road testing as well as customer feedback to decide on the best design and materials to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Fits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Expedition (1997-2002) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord Explorer (1995-2005) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord Explorer Sport (2001-2003) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord Explorer Sport Trac (2001-2005) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord F150 (1997-2004) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord F150 Heritage (2004) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord F250 (1997-1999) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eFord Ranger (1998-2001) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eLincoln Blackwood (2002) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eLincoln Navigator (1998-2002) 2WD or 4WD\u003cbr\u003eMercury Mountaineer (1997-2005) 2WD or 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Phosphate Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely durable. Double coated. Rugged look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e Superior tensile strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Castle Nut: \u003c\/strong\u003e Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003e This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled Housings: \u003c\/strong\u003e The preferred design for aftermarket installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Machined Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rugged Metal to Metal Bearing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e SAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: \u003c\/strong\u003e For the strongest possible metallurgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Induction Heat Treated Ball Studs: \u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Polished Ball Studs: \u003c\/strong\u003e Are built like an anti-friction bearing with extremely precise tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Rolled Threads: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Step Threads: \u003c\/strong\u003e allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e CR Rubber Boots: \u003c\/strong\u003e The most durable material for undercar applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil\/gas\/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pancake Boot: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Pre threaded Zerk Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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