{"product_id":"dorman-533-163-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-163 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-163 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-163 is a threaded, bolt-in front upper suspension ball joint built for specific Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Isuzu applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement on vehicles such as the Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, and Chevrolet Camaro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded ball joint and threaded stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable service design with dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included; cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in mounting type with 4 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for the front upper position and is built to match the original equipment layout on a wide range of GM and related platforms. The steel body, polychloroprene dust boot, and greaseable construction support long-term service in demanding suspension applications. Part number 533-163 cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K5208 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible vehicle coverage includes front upper applications on the Chevrolet Astro, Blazer, S10, S10 Blazer, Camaro, Caprice, Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, and El Camino; GMC Safari, Sonoma, Jimmy, S15 Jimmy, and S15; Buick Roadmaster, LeSabre, Regal, Riviera, Century, and Skylark; Cadillac Fleetwood, Brougham, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville, Commercial Chassis, and more. The 533-163 ball joint is also listed for Pontiac Firebird, Grand Prix, Bonneville, LeMans, Grand Am, Catalina, Safari, and GTO, plus Isuzu Hombre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring front-end steering response on worn suspension systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting looseness or play in the front upper control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing clunking or popping noises from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged or worn OE-style upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting proper wheel alignment after suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the front upper position and threaded, bolt-in configuration before installation. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting hole layout against the original part. Use the included castle nut and mounting hardware as specified by the vehicle service procedure, and inspect the surrounding control arm and alignment components during replacement. Fits 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, Front Upper; Fits 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, Front Upper; Fits 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird, Front Upper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756095500469,"sku":"BKKY-533-163","price":27.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533163_Fro.jpg?v=1782974965","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-163-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}