{"product_id":"hd-yamaha-viking-ball-joint","title":"Yamaha Viking 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-10502079349038 .core-tab-radio {\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079349038 .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-10502079349038 .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-10502079349038 .core-tab-panel {\n  display: none;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502079349038:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-desc-10502079349038\"],\n#core-tab-fitment-10502079349038:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079349038\"] {\n  background: #fff;\n  border-bottom-color: #fff;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502079349038:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-description-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-tab-fitment-10502079349038:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-fitment-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502079349038 .core-fitment-panel {\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"core-product-tabs-10502079349038\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502079349038\" id=\"core-tab-desc-10502079349038\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502079349038\" id=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079349038\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-desc-10502079349038\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502079349038\"\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;\"\u003eUpgrade Your Yamaha Viking With the Heaviest-Duty Ball Joint Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eStop replacing weak OEM Yamaha Viking ball joints that fail under hard use. The Black Ops Machine HD Yamaha Viking Ball Joint utilizes premium 4340 chromoly steel for its housing and support cup, and ultra-high-strength 300M steel for the stud. This ball joint is designed to outlast and outperform stock components, providing superior durability and reliability for your off-road adventures.\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;\"\u003e4340 Chromoly Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eSuperior Strength \u0026amp; Durability\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;\"\u003e300M Steel Stud\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eUltra-High-Strength Aerospace Grade\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 Fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eOne Part for Both Positions\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;\"\u003eFully Rebuildable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eExtend Service Life Significantly\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:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\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 Kit\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003eIncludes 4340 chromoly housing, 300M stud, CR\/Neoprene dust boots, and 6061 aluminum adjustment plate cap.\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 All Required Hardware\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003eMounting components for immediate installation.\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 Material Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing 4340 chromoly and 300M steel provides significantly more durability than OEM 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\u003eUniversal Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to fit both the upper and lower ball joint positions on your Yamaha Viking, simplifying your order.\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\u003eRebuildable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily disassemble, clean, and re-grease your ball joints to extend their lifespan and maintain optimal performance.\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\u003eEnhanced Dust Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCR\/Neoprene dust boots are resistant to tearing and cracking, offering better protection against contaminants.\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 8px 0;color:#333;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with care before shipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#333;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent when shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#333;font-size:14px;\"\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\u003eYamaha Viking Ball Joints vs. Stock 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 YAMAHA VIKING 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 premature failure under stress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Weak OEM materials cannot withstand hard impacts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Sealed units cannot be rebuilt, requiring costly replacement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Limited fitment; separate parts for upper\/lower positions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e OEM dust boots easily tear and fail\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\u003eBuilt to outlast OEM components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4340 Chromoly housing and 300M steel stud for extreme strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully rebuildable design significantly extends service life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne part fits both upper and lower positions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded CR\/Neoprene dust boots resist damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\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 rebuildable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eYes, the Black Ops Machine HD ball joints are fully adjustable and rebuildable, allowing you to disassemble, clean, and re-grease them to extend their service life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these for both upper and lower ball joint positions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eYes, this single part is designed to fit both the upper and lower ball joint positions on your Yamaha Viking, simplifying your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes these ball joints heavier-duty than stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eThey feature a 4340 chromoly steel housing and support cup, and a 300M steel stud, which are significantly stronger than the OEM materials used in stock ball joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace all ball joints at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eWe strongly recommend replacing all ball joints on the same axle at the same time to ensure balanced suspension performance and prevent premature wear on the new components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"5\" 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;\"\u003eCustomer Favorite\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\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;\"\u003eTracked 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\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 Viking after an OEM lower cracked on a rock. Two full seasons on the Black Ops HD units and they're still tight with zero play. The rebuildable design is a game changer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— John D., Utah\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. These are in a completely different league from OEM. Best suspension upgrade I've made on my Viking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— Sarah K., Colorado\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 Viking's Suspension Today!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#bbb;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eDon't let weak ball joints hold you back. Invest in the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#777;font-size:13px;margin:10px 0 0 0;\"\u003eExperience superior durability and performance.\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\nYamaha Viking\u003cbr\u003e\nYamaha Viking VI\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":51975515046190,"sku":"07-61-00","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4076\/9342\/files\/07-61-00-scaled_e6323048-0925-42b4-a704-18b670ed7074.jpg?v=1776797993","url":"https:\/\/r1industriesoffroad.com\/products\/hd-yamaha-viking-ball-joint","provider":"R1 Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}