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The carburized and surface coated taper pin is a precise fit, has an oversized sphere in the socket for large contact surface providing excellent strength and wear characteristics.","brand":"Cognito Motorsports Truck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43666268455047,"sku":"199-91320","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3925\/1335\/files\/d044bfe2e04f061722ca017669efcbcc.jpg?v=1766465298"},{"product_id":"cognito-alpha-ball-joint-for-cognito-upper-control-arms-for-99-18-silverado-sierra-1500-trucks","title":"Cognito Alpha Ball Joint For 2001-2026 GM 2500\/3500HD \u0026 2014-2018 GM 1500 \/ 2015-2020 GM SUVs with OE stamped steel\/aluminum arms only (For Cognito Bolt-In-Style Upper Arm).","description":"·Durability of a ball joint with performance of a uni-ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Greasable, internal grease cavity retains lubricant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Alloy joint for maximum longevity, no plastic liner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·High angle to accomodate more suspension travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Rebuildable in the vehicle if ever needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·The ultimate heavy duty upper ball for IFS suspension\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Zinc plated corrosion resistant housing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Greater pullout strength than plastic lined ball joints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·Bootless seal, protection from weather without risk of torn boots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile ball joints are a wear item, that wear is accelerated by larger tires, high cornering loads, damaged dust\/grease boots, and a lack of lubrication. It is well known that most lube shops are not tending to greaseable joints during maintenance, therefore a lack of lubrication causing prematurely worn ball joints has been an issue for the last decade or more.","brand":"Cognito Motorsports Truck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44254092918919,"sku":"199-91334","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3925\/1335\/files\/d044bfe2e04f061722ca017669efcbcc_f42cd294-aa29-45c2-868e-3a09557fab82.jpg?v=1774471378"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.randysworldwide.com\/collections\/suspension-ball-joint.oembed","provider":"RANDYS Worldwide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}