Dorman 533-200 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Dorman 533-200 Front Upper Ball Joint

Dorman 533-200 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for specific front upper applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style service on the vehicles listed below, including 1967-1970 Chevrolet C20 Suburban and 1971-1972 GMC G35/G3500 Van.

Key Features

• Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front upper mounting locations
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Dust boot included with polychloroprene boot material
• Greaseable design with grease fitting not included
• Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
• Mounting hardware included
• Tapered stud with 12 mm wrench size
• Standard replacement suspension grade

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-200, is made for direct replacement in select front upper suspension positions. It uses a bolt-in, threaded design with a tapered stud and steel body to match the service requirements of the original equipment layout. For shoppers searching for a front upper ball joint for a 1967-1970 Chevrolet C20 Suburban or a 1971-1972 GMC G35/G3500 Van, Dorman 533-200 provides a fitment-specific solution.

The assembly includes a dust boot and is greaseable, which supports routine chassis service. It also includes a castle nut and mounting hardware, and the cotter pin hole is present for proper fastening. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K680 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Front suspension looseness at the upper ball joint
• Clunking or popping from worn steering and suspension joints
• Uneven tire wear related to excessive front-end play
• Steering wander caused by worn upper suspension components
• Inspection failure from damaged or worn ball joint hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1967-1970 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, front upper. Fits 1971-1972 GMC G35/G3500 Van, front upper. Verify the threaded, bolt-in mounting style, stud taper, and wrench size before installation. Clean the mounting area, inspect the surrounding control arm and hardware, and torque fasteners to the vehicle service specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a tested replacement component for specific OE applications. Part number 533-200 is built to meet the fit and service requirements of the listed vehicles and suspension position.