{"product_id":"hd-kawasaki-krx-ball-joint","title":"Kawasaki KRX Heavy Duty Ball Joint - 4340 Chromoly + 300M Steel, Upper \u0026 Lower, Rebuildable (Sold Individually)","description":"\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_START --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#core-product-tabs-10502079185198 .core-tab-radio {\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079185198 .core-tab-labels {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 0;\n  margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079185198 .core-tab-labels label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  margin: 0 4px -1px 0;\n  border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n  background: #f7f7f7;\n  color: #222;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079185198 .core-tab-panel {\n  display: none;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502079185198:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-desc-10502079185198\"],\n#core-tab-fitment-10502079185198:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079185198\"] {\n  background: #fff;\n  border-bottom-color: #fff;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502079185198:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-description-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-tab-fitment-10502079185198:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-fitment-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079185198 .core-fitment-panel {\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"core-product-tabs-10502079185198\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502079185198\" id=\"core-tab-desc-10502079185198\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502079185198\" id=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079185198\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-desc-10502079185198\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079185198\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-description-panel\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_START --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKawasaki KRX Heavy Duty Ball Joint - 4340 Chromoly + 300M Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eStop replacing weak OEM Kawasaki KRX ball joints that fail under hard use. The Black Ops Machine HD Kawasaki KRX Ball Joint uses 4340 chromoly steel for the housing and support cup, 300M steel for the stud, CR\/Neoprene dust boots, and a 6061 aluminum adjustment plate cap. Works for both the upper and lower ball joint position on the KRX. Fully adjustable and rebuildable. Sold individually; always replace all ball joints at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eKawasaki KRX\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eVehicle Specific\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003e4340 Chromoly + 300M\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003ePremium Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eUpper \u0026amp; Lower\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eUniversal Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eRebuildable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eExtended Service Life\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e HD Ball Joint\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003e4340 Chromoly Housing, 300M Steel Stud\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e CR\/Neoprene Dust Boots\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003eTear \u0026amp; Crack Resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e 6061 Aluminum Cap\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePrecise Adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Hardware Kit\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003eIncludes all necessary components\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"1\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizes 4340 chromoly steel for the housing and support cup, significantly stronger than OEM cast components.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🚀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerospace-Grade Stud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a 300M steel stud, the strongest practical material available for extreme off-road stress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne part number fits both the upper and lower ball joint positions on the Kawasaki KRX, simplifying inventory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRebuildable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully adjustable and rebuildable to extend service life and reduce long-term costs compared to sealed OEM joints.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"2\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1.5px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:14px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;background:#22c55e;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn Stock \u0026amp; Ready To Ship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with care before shipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent when shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent after checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 18px;background:#f9f9f9;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color:#555;font-size:12px;\"\u003eAlthough rare, some delays may occur. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBall Joints vs. Stock or Generic Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTOCK KAWASAKI KRX BALL JOINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Prone to failure under hard use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e OEM material weakness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Sealed, non-rebuildable design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e One part number for upper OR lower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Frequent replacement needed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#cc0000;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚡ BLACK OPS MACHINE HD BALL JOINT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4340 Chromoly Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e300M Steel Stud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully Rebuildable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFits Upper \u0026amp; Lower Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Extreme Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"3\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"4\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these ball joints truly rebuildable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eYes, our HD ball joints are designed to be fully disassembled, cleaned, re-greased, and reassembled, significantly extending their service life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use one ball joint for both upper and lower positions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eAbsolutely. The same Black Ops Machine HD ball joint is designed to fit both the upper and lower ball joint positions on your Kawasaki KRX.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of 4340 Chromoly and 300M steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eThese are high-strength, premium materials that offer significantly superior durability and resistance to failure compared to standard OEM components, especially under extreme off-road conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many ball joints do I need to order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eWe sell them individually, but we strongly recommend replacing all ball joints on the same axle at the same time for balanced suspension performance and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"7\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;text-align:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🔒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSecure Checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFast Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eQuality Guaranteed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eExpert Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Riders Are Saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003eReplaced all four ball joints on my KRX after an OEM lower failed on a rock. Two full seasons on the Black Ops HD units and they're still tight. The rebuildable design and the fact that one part fits upper and lower makes maintenance simple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— John D., Arizona\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003eThe chromoly housing and 300M stud are immediately noticeable in quality compared to OEM. These are in a completely different league. Best suspension upgrade I've made on my KRX 1000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— Sarah K., Utah\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:25px;text-align:center;margin:30px 0;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:white;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:20px;\"\u003eUpgrade Your KRX Ball Joints Today!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#bbb;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eStop replacing weak OEM ball joints. Upgrade to chromoly and 300M steel — rebuild instead of replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#777;font-size:13px;margin:10px 0 0 0;\"\u003eIn Stock Now | Ships Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_END --\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-fitment-panel\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\nKawasaki Teryx KRX 1000\u003cbr\u003e\nKawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 4-Seater\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_END --\u003e","brand":"Black Ops Machine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51975514882350,"sku":"07-50-00","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4076\/9342\/files\/7V6A9023-scaled.jpg?v=1776797991","url":"https:\/\/r1industriesoffroad.com\/products\/hd-kawasaki-krx-ball-joint","provider":"R1 Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}