{"product_id":"dorman-533-235-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-235 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-235 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-235 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a direct replacement for specific Ford and Mercury front lower applications. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and a tapered stud to support precise suspension movement on classic full-size platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-engineered replacement suspension ball joint for front lower use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with tapered stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included; rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotter pin hole included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting and not greaseable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman 533-235 ball joint is made for front lower suspension service on 1973-1979 Ford Thunderbird, 1974-1979 Mercury Cougar, 1973-1978 Ford LTD, 1975-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1973-1978 Mercury Marquis, and 1973-1976 Mercury Montego. It also covers press-in type front lower applications on 1965-1972 Mercury Colony Park, 1967-1972 Mercury Marquis, 1972 Mercury Montego, 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder, and 1965-1966 Mercury Marauder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8197 and Mevotech Supreme MK8197 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play in the lower suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from worn ball joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury full-size models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension noise during braking, turning, or road impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify press-in fitment before installation, since this part uses a press-in mounting type and a threaded, tapered stud design. Confirm the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration and compare the original joint dimensions, including length, width, height, and stud thread length, before service. Use the cotter pin hole and supplied castle nut during assembly as specified by the vehicle service procedure.\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 reliable OE-style replacement performance on the listed vehicles. The design focuses on fit, function, and durability for classic Ford and Mercury suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756097958069,"sku":"BKKY-533-235","price":56.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533235_Fro.jpg?v=1782975463","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-235-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}