{"product_id":"dorman-533-228-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-228 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-228 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-228 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for specific Ford, Lincoln, and related front upper applications. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and greaseable design to support serviceable suspension repair on vehicles such as the Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Blackwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel suspension ball joint with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with tapered stud type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type for front upper suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable construction with grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included; rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included and cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for replacement use on select vehicles where the front upper joint is worn or damaged. Part number 533-228 is listed for 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, and 1997-1999 Ford F-250 front upper positions, with a note that it will not fit original control arms. This part cross-references QuickSteer K80014 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play in the suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front upper control area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability during braking or cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of a damaged or seized upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify control arm compatibility before installation, since this part will not fit original control arms on the listed applications. Confirm the press-in mounting style, threaded design, and front upper position before service. Use the included castle nut and the cotter pin hole as part of the final fastening check, and follow the vehicle service procedure for proper torque and alignment after installation. For fitment searches, this part is commonly referenced for Ford F-150 front upper ball joint replacement, Ford Expedition front upper suspension repair, and Lincoln Navigator front upper ball joint service.\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. The steel construction, greaseable design, and included dust boot support durable suspension service on the intended applications. Part number 533-228 is also known in the market as a replacement reference for Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator front upper suspension repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756097695925,"sku":"BKKY-533-228","price":55.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533228_Fro.jpg?v=1782975414","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-228-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}