{"product_id":"dorman-533-254-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-254 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-254 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-254 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and greaseable service design for front suspension repair on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and select Mazda truck and SUV applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for suspension service durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with tapered stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type for front lower suspension use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included; cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 533-254\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment on specific vehicles. Dorman 533-254 is a front lower ball joint for applications including 1993-1997 Ford Ranger with Dana 35 axle, 1993-1994 Ford Explorer with Dana 35 axle, 1994-1997 Mazda B3000, 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, 1995-1996 Mazda B2300, and Mazda Navajo models listed in the fitment data. The steel body, threaded construction, and tapered stud support accurate suspension connection at the lower control arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8673 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability during braking or cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed inspection due to worn front lower suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1993-1997 Ford Ranger, front lower, w\/Dana 35 axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1993-1994 Ford Explorer, front lower, w\/Dana 35 axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1994-1997 Mazda B3000, front lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, front lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1996 Mazda B2300, front lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1994 Mazda Navajo, front lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1993 Mazda Navajo, front lower, from 1\/11\/93.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm press-in fitment and axle configuration before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cotter pin hole and castle nut arrangement during final assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this replacement ball joint for specific OE applications and subjects it to testing for fit and function. Part number 533-254 is built to standard replacement specifications for service on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and select Mazda front lower suspension systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756098613429,"sku":"BKKY-533-254","price":40.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533254_Fro.jpg?v=1782975595","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-254-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}