{"product_id":"dorman-533-170-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-170 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-170 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-170 is a threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Isuzu vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement performance on the specific vehicles listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront upper suspension ball joint for select S10, Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma, Bravada, and Hombre applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with tapered stud type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 533-170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is built for front upper service where a worn joint can affect steering response, suspension stability, and tire wear. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud support a direct replacement approach for select Chevrolet S10 and S10 Blazer, GMC S15 and S15 Jimmy, GMC Sonoma, Chevrolet Blazer, Oldsmobile Bravada, and Isuzu Hombre models. Dorman 533-170 also cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K5320 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 1984-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, front upper; 1984-2004 Chevrolet S10, front upper; 1984-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front upper; 1984-1990 GMC S15, front upper; 1984-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy, front upper; 1991-2004 GMC Sonoma, front upper; 1992-2005 GMC Jimmy, front upper; 1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada, front upper; 1996-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, front upper; and 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre, front upper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play in the upper suspension joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven or accelerated tire wear caused by worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced road feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures related to suspension wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front upper application before installation and compare the original joint dimensions, including length, width, height, and stud thread length. The part uses a bolt-in mounting type with four mounting holes, a 12 mm wrench size, and a cotter pin hole. Grease the joint during service if required by the chassis maintenance schedule, and confirm the dust boot seats correctly after installation.\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. The premium suspension grade construction and OE-style fitment focus support consistent service on the listed Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Isuzu front upper applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756095729845,"sku":"BKKY-533-170","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533170_Fro.jpg?v=1782975016","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-170-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}