{"product_id":"dorman-533-165-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-165 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-165 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-165 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 533-165 for direct catalog lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered for front lower suspension service where a worn joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud support OE-style replacement on the listed vehicles, while the included dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. For shoppers searching for a front lower ball joint for 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, or 1983 Chevrolet S10 applications, 533-165 provides a direct-fit service part for the specified chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Delphi TC2561 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring tight front suspension movement after ball joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing looseness or clunking from the front lower suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing uneven tire wear caused by excessive joint play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting steering wander linked to worn front suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged OE-style front lower ball joint on supported vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front lower fitment before installation, since this part is listed for specific vehicle and position combinations only. The bolt-in, threaded design and tapered stud require proper alignment of the mounting points and correct torque on the castle nut and hardware. Inspect the surrounding control arm, fasteners, and steering components during replacement to confirm the new joint is installed into a sound suspension assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. Part number 533-165 is built as a standard replacement component for front lower suspension service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1980-1985 Cadillac Seville, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1983 Chevrolet S10, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1983 GMC S15, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1983 GMC S15 Jimmy, Front Lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756095566005,"sku":"BKKY-533-165","price":33.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533165_Fro.jpg?v=1782974979","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-165-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}