{"product_id":"dorman-533-186-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-186 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-186 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-186 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for specific OE applications. It is listed for the front upper position on 1988 Chevrolet K3500 and 1988 GMC K3500, making it a direct-fit option for those truck suspension repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988 Chevrolet K3500, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988 GMC K3500, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in design with tapered stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included for joint protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included; cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included; mounting hole quantity: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm; stud thread length: 35.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on the specified vehicles. The Dorman 533-186 uses a bolt-in mounting type, a tapered stud, and a threaded body to match the service requirements of the front upper suspension on the 1988 Chevrolet K3500 and 1988 GMC K3500. Its steel construction, polychloroprene dust boot, and greaseable design support long-term service in demanding front suspension use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6294 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the upper control arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear linked to worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced directional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot wear or joint contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front upper fitment before installation on the 1988 Chevrolet K3500 or 1988 GMC K3500. Confirm the tapered stud, threaded body, and 4-hole mounting pattern match the original suspension layout. Inspect the control arm and surrounding hardware for wear, and torque fasteners to the vehicle service specification during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman positions this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement that is rigorously tested for dependable service on the listed applications. The design follows standard replacement requirements for OE-style suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756096221365,"sku":"BKKY-533-186","price":47.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533186_Fro.jpg?v=1782975124","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-186-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}