{"product_id":"dorman-533-239-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-239 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-239 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-239 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint for the front lower position on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on the listed applications, including Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar front lower suspension service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded suspension ball joint for front lower applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type for OE-style service fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included; cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for routine suspension repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 533-239 for catalog and cross-reference use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is built for vehicles that use a front lower press-in joint, including 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1985-1988 Ford Cougar, 1981-1994 Lincoln Town Car, and 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr. It also covers additional front lower applications such as Ford Aerostar, Crown Victoria, LTD, LTD Crown Victoria, Fairmont, and Mercury Marquis, Capri, Colony Park, Grand Marquis, and Mercury Cougar. Dorman 533-239 uses a tapered stud, steel body, and threaded design to match the service requirements of the original suspension layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8259 and Mevotech Supreme MK8259 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the lower control arm\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 wander related to excessive front-end movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed dust boot protection on the lower ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall this part only on the listed front lower applications that use a press-in, threaded ball joint design. Verify stud thread length, wrench size, and control arm condition before installation. Because this joint is greaseable, service it according to the vehicle maintenance schedule after installation. Always confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this replacement ball joint to meet the service needs of specific OE applications and subjects it to testing for fit and function on the listed vehicles. Part number 533-239 is intended for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitment range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756098089141,"sku":"BKKY-533-239","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533239_Fro.jpg?v=1782975491","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-239-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}