{"product_id":"dorman-533-167-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-167 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-167 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-167 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick LeSabre, Pontiac Bonneville, and Oldsmobile 88 front lower positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish for durable suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in design for front lower mounting applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud type with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 533-167 for catalog and cross-reference use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on a wide range of GM full-size cars, including 1986-1999 Buick LeSabre, 1987-1999 Pontiac Bonneville, and 1992-1999 Oldsmobile 88. It also covers additional applications such as Oldsmobile LSS, Regency, Park Avenue, 98, Delta 88, and Cadillac DeVille, Fleetwood, Commercial Chassis, and 60 Special. The threaded, bolt-in construction and tapered stud help match OE-style suspension geometry where this part number is specified. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K5295 and Delphi TC2201 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed dust boot or contaminated joint grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle year, make, model, and front lower position before ordering. The bolt-in, threaded design should be installed with the correct torque procedure for the application, and the tapered stud should seat fully in the mating suspension component. Because this joint is greaseable, service it according to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule after installation. Confirm clearance around the dust boot and surrounding suspension parts during 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 a reliable OE-style replacement for specific vehicles. Part number 533-167 is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed front lower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756095631541,"sku":"BKKY-533-167","price":39.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533167_Fro.jpg?v=1782974994","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-167-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}