Signature Ball Joint:
1.Reduced Friction
- a.to increase steering efficiency
- b.increased fuel efficiency
2.Highly polished studs and step threads
- a.We use a very expensive step thread on all of our ball studs and nuts, this is a matched thread that allows the installer to spin the nut on by hand but when torqued, it provides the strongest thread available
3.Metal on Metal
- a.High Torque
- b.High Friction
- c.High impact Endurance and strengths
- d.Must be lubricated
4.Acetal Bearing
- a.Solid Steel Forged Housings
- b.Max Load Disbursement
- c.Smoother Steering Better Handling
- d.Use Acetal Bearing when possible
5.Shell
- a.The shell of an XRF Chassis part is CNC machined from mid-carbon steel, producing a very strong, precisely built component. Bearing surfaces are induction heat treated. The outer diameter is swelled to guarantee a proper fit every time.
6.Hardware
- a.At XRF Chassis, we include all the hardware required for a proper replacement of the original part.
7.CNC machining: Computer Numerical Control
- a.Every XRF part is made exactly to specifications with “zero tolerance” variations. Our competitors cold forge their shells allowing large tolerances for die wear, causing some parts too tight and other fitment being too loose at the press fit diameter. XRF ball joints always have the perfect fitment in the control arm.
8.Higher Carbon Tempered steel
- a.XRF uses SAE1045 or SAE4140 mid-carbon steel
- b.We use heat treated mid-carbon steel for strength and durability, producing a very robust, long service life component.
9.Sealed Boots
- a.XRF uses higher quality protective boots that are made of “CR” a compound rubber that is resistant to oil, grease, brake fluid, battery acid an ground-level ozone. The boots are also anchored to the housing to ensure a tight sealed easy installation. The boot seal around the stud with a multi-lip seal. Ensuring the best protection against contamination and loss of lubricant in the market.
10.Accordion Boots: Chloroprene Rubber
- a.On components with high amplitude stud swings, we use accordion boots that are anchored at the base and multi-lip sealed at the stud to ensure that the boot will follow the stud for a positive seal.
11.Internal Seal
- a.In applicable situations, we move from boots to internal seals for an easier installation, parts longevity and better protection.
12.Prepacked with Grease
- a.prepacked with high quality molybdenum disulfide grease
13.Forged Steel Housing
- a.In order to achieve XRF’s demand for “Extreme Duty” parts, XRF has replaced conventional metal stamping ball joints with heavy duty hot forged housings to increase bearing area and double stud pull-out strength.
14.Control arms
- a.XRF Maximum Control Arms are the new industry standard for control arms. Depending on application they are either forged steel, CNC Machined Aluminum or high grade stamped steel, famous for their smooth, chamfered edges. All come fully loaded with special stress relief pancake bushings and XRF’s famous ball joints.
15.XTJ Benefits
- Geomet Coating
- Better Look
- High Temperature resistance
- Improved Anti Corrosion
