{"product_id":"dorman-533-363-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 533-363 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-363 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 533-363 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Jaguar applications. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and a tapered stud for secure front suspension service on Jaguar XJ6, XJ12, XJS, XJR, and Vanden Plas models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front upper mounting locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting, cotter pin, bushings, or mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-references Beck\/Arnley 101-0644 and Delphi TC98 for the same application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original front upper joint on specific Jaguar vehicles. The Dorman 533-363 uses a threaded, bolt-in mounting type and a tapered stud to match the OE-style suspension layout found on 1972-1997 Jaguar XJ6, 1973-1979 Jaguar XJ12, 1981-1992 Jaguar XJ12, 1994-1996 Jaguar XJ12, 1976-1996 Jaguar XJS, 1995-1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas, and 1995-1997 Jaguar XJR applications. If you are servicing a Jaguar front suspension with wear at the upper ball joint, this part number provides a direct replacement path for the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or imprecise front-end response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures caused by excessive joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before ordering. This part uses a threaded, bolt-in design and does not include a grease fitting, cotter pin, castle nut, bushings, or mounting hardware. Confirm stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting dimensions against the original component before installation. For best results, inspect related suspension wear items during service on Jaguar XJ6, XJ12, XJS, XJR, and Vanden Plas models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard OE-style replacement for specific vehicles and subjects it to precision engineering and testing for fit and function. Part number 533-363 is built to match the original front upper suspension application on the listed Jaguar platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761352143029,"sku":"BKKY-533-363","price":41.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533363_Fro.jpg?v=1783058731","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-363-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}