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Dorman 533-185 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Front Upper
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Dorman 533-185 Front Upper Ball Joint

Dorman 533-185 is a threaded suspension ball joint for the front upper position on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on specific vehicles, including Chevrolet C1500, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon applications.

Key Features

  • Threaded, bolt-on front upper suspension ball joint
  • Steel construction with gray finish
  • Dust boot included to help protect the joint
  • Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
  • Premium suspension grade type
  • No grease fitting and no greaseable service point
  • Compatible with select Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Chevrolet C1500, and GMC Yukon applications
  • Part number 533-185 for OE-style replacement identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 533-185 is built for front upper suspension service where a worn ball joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel, threaded assembly uses a taper-style stud and bolt-on mounting design, with a dust boot to help shield the joint from road debris and moisture. This part number 533-185 is a practical replacement choice for vehicles such as Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon models within the listed fitment range. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6292 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

  • Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
  • Clunking or popping noises from the suspension
  • Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
  • Steering wander or reduced directional control
  • Inspection failures related to excessive suspension movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before installation. This ball joint uses a bolt-on mounting type with four mounting holes, a 12 mm wrench size, and a cotter pin hole for secure fastening. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before service, especially on Chevrolet C1500, GMC C1500, and Cadillac Escalade applications. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are recommended after replacing a front upper ball joint.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. The 533-185 is built to meet the demands of front suspension service on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac platforms.

BrandDorman
Part Number533-185
MaterialAcero
MaterialSteel
Maximum Outside Diameter61
Length111
ColorGray
ColorGris
Castle Nut IncludedOui
Castle Nut IncludedSí
Castle Nut IncludedYes
Grease Fitting IncludedNo
Grease Fitting IncludedNon
Suspension Grade TypePremium
Bushings IncludedNo
Bushings IncludedNon
Dust Boot IncludedOui
Dust Boot IncludedSí
Dust Boot IncludedYes
Ball Joint AssemblyOui
Ball Joint AssemblySí
Ball Joint AssemblyYes
Width59
TypeRoscado
TypeThreaded
Cotter Pin IncludedNo
Cotter Pin IncludedNon
Cotter Pin HoleOui
Cotter Pin HoleSí
Cotter Pin HoleYes
Mounting Hardware IncludedOui
Mounting Hardware IncludedSí

This part fits 227 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2005ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2005GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2004ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2004GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2003ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2003GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2002ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2002ChevroletC1500Front Upper
2002ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
2002ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2002ChevroletG30Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2002GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2002GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
2002GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2001ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2001ChevroletC1500Front Upper
2001ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
2001ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2001ChevroletG30Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2001GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2001GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
2001GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2000CadillacEscaladeFront Upper
2000ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
2000ChevroletC1500Front Upper
2000ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
2000ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
2000ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2000ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
2000ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
2000GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
2000GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
2000GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
2000GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
2000GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
2000GMCYukon5.7LV8Front Upper
1999CadillacEscaladeFront Upper
1999ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1999ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1999ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1999ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1999ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
1999ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1999ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1999ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1999ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1999ChevroletSilveradoFront Upper
1999ChevroletSuburban 1500Front Upper
1999ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
1999GMCC1500Front Upper
1999GMCC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1999GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1999GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1999GMCK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1999GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1999GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1999GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
1999GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1999GMCYukonFront Upper
1998ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1998ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1998ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1998ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1998ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
1998ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1998ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1998ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1998ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1998ChevroletSilveradoFront Upper
1998ChevroletSuburban 1500Front Upper
1998ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
1998GMCC1500Front Upper
1998GMCC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1998GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1998GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1998GMCK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1998GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1998GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1998GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
1998GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1998GMCYukonFront Upper
1997ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1997ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1997ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1997ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1997ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
1997ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1997ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1997ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1997ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1997ChevroletSilveradoFront Upper
1997ChevroletSuburban 1500Front Upper
1997ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
1997GMCC1500Front Upper
1997GMCC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1997GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1997GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1997GMCK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1997GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1997GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1997GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
1997GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1997GMCYukon5.7LV8Front Upper
1996ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1996ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1996ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1996ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1996ChevroletExpress 1500Front Upper
1996ChevroletExpress 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1996ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1996ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1996ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1996ChevroletSilveradoFront Upper
1996ChevroletSuburban 1500Front Upper
1996ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
1996GMCC1500Front Upper
1996GMCC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1996GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1996GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1996GMCK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1996GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1996GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1996GMCSavana 1500Front Upper
1996GMCSavana 2500Front Upper7,300 Lb. GVW
1996GMCYukon5.7LV8Front Upper
1995ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1995ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1995ChevroletC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1995ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1995ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1995ChevroletK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1995ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1995ChevroletSilveradoFront Upper
1995ChevroletSuburban 1500Front Upper
1995ChevroletTahoe5.7LV8Front Upper
1995GMCC1500Front Upper
1995GMCC1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1995GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1995GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1995GMCK1500 Suburban5.7LV8Front Upper
1995GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1995GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1995GMCYukon5.7LV8Front Upper
1994ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1994ChevroletBlazer4WDFront Upper
1994ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1994ChevroletC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1994ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1994ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1994ChevroletK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1994ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1994GMCC1500Front Upper
1994GMCC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1994GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1994GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1994GMCK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1994GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1994GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1994GMCYukonFront Upper
1993ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1993ChevroletBlazer4WDFront Upper
1993ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1993ChevroletC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1993ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1993ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1993ChevroletK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1993ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1993GMCC1500Front Upper
1993GMCC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1993GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1993GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1993GMCK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1993GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1993GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1993GMCYukonFront Upper
1992ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1992ChevroletBlazer4WDFront Upper
1992ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1992ChevroletC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1992ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1992ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1992ChevroletK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1992ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1992GMCC1500Front Upper
1992GMCC1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1992GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1992GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1992GMCK1500 SuburbanFront Upper
1992GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1992GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1992GMCYukonFront Upper
1991ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1991ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1991ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1991ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1991ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1991GMCC1500Front Upper
1991GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1991GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1991GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1991GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1990ChevroletAstroAWDFront Upper
1990ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1990ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1990ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1990ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1990GMCC1500Front Upper
1990GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1990GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1990GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1990GMCSafariAWDFront Upper
1989ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1989ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1989ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1989ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1989GMCC1500Front Upper
1989GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1989GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1989GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1988ChevroletC1500Front Upper
1988ChevroletC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1988ChevroletK1500Front Upper
1988ChevroletK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1988GMCC1500Front Upper
1988GMCC2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW
1988GMCK15004WDFront Upper
1988GMCK2500Front Upper7,200 Lb. GVW

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

15687080191469013102281445D006246D0062A610.66009BJ1616FTFA1616EFA1616FTGK6292JBJ7041K-6292K6292MK6292TC1604TXK6292

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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