Dorman 533-284 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-284 Suspension Ball Joint

Dorman 533-284 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for specific Ford Courier and Mazda B2000 front lower applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style fit and function on the vehicles listed below.

Key Features

• Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower suspension service
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Rubber dust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination
• Adjustable design with tapered stud and cotter pin hole
• Castle nut and mounting hardware included
• 12 mm wrench size for service and installation
• Grease fitting not included; greaseable design not provided

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is made for front lower suspension repair on 1972-1981 Ford Courier and 1979-1980 Mazda B2000 applications. The Dorman 533-284 uses a bolt-in, threaded mounting style with a tapered stud to match the original suspension layout on these vehicles. It is a practical OE-style replacement for worn ball joints on Ford Courier and Mazda B2000 front lower suspension systems, and the included dust boot helps shield the joint from road debris and moisture.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-2897 and Delphi TC5088 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
• Steering wander or imprecise front suspension response
• Inspection failures related to excessive ball joint movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date before ordering, especially for 1980-1981 Ford Courier and 1980 Mazda B2000 applications with cutoff notes. Confirm the front lower position, threaded mounting style, and tapered stud design match the original part before installation. Use the correct torque procedure for the castle nut and align the cotter pin hole as required during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on the listed vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement suspension component for service work on Ford Courier and Mazda B2000 front lower applications.

• Fits 1972-1980 Ford Courier, front lower
• Fits 1981 Ford Courier, front lower, to 11/01/80
• Fits 1979 Mazda B2000, front lower
• Fits 1980 Mazda B2000, front lower, to 10/01/80