Dorman 533-279 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Dorman 533-279 Front Upper Ball Joint

Dorman 533-279 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ford and Mazda trucks. It is engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on 1981-1984 Ford Courier and Mazda B2000/B2200 applications.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered suspension ball joint for front upper mounting locations
• Threaded, bolt-in design for specific OE-style replacement applications
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Greaseable design with dust boot included
• Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
• Tapered stud with 12 mm wrench size
• Fits 1981-1984 Mazda B2000, front upper; 1982-1984 Mazda B2200, front upper; 1981-1982 Ford Courier, front upper

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-279, is made for front upper suspension service on select compact trucks from Ford and Mazda. The steel body, rubber dust boot, and greaseable construction support routine suspension maintenance, while the threaded, bolt-in mounting style matches the specified OE application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Use Dorman 533-279 when replacing worn front upper ball joints on 1981-1984 Mazda B2000, 1982-1984 Mazda B2200, or 1981-1982 Ford Courier models. The part number 533-279 is also useful when searching for a front upper suspension ball joint for these specific vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
• Steering instability or wandering at the front axle
• Inspection failure related to excessive ball joint movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle is listed by year, make, model, and front upper position before ordering. Inspect the surrounding control arm and mounting points for wear, and verify the tapered stud and threaded mounting style match the original setup. Grease the joint through the service fitting during installation and check fastener torque against the vehicle service specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for specific vehicles. Part number 533-279 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Ford and Mazda applications.