Dorman 533-388 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-388 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 533-388 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select vehicles. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and includes a castle nut, mounting hardware, and a cotter pin hole for serviceable installation.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, front lower
• Steel construction with grey finish
• Threaded ball joint and threaded stud design
• Dust boot included; rubber boot material
• Castle nut included
• Mounting hardware included
• Wrench size: 12 mm
• Mounting type: bolt-in

Product Details

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-388, is precision-engineered and tested for replacement use on the front lower suspension of the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage. The threaded design, cotter pin hole, and bolt-in mounting style support a direct-service replacement approach for worn OE-style joints. For shoppers comparing front lower ball joint options for Kia Sportage models, 533-388 provides the fitment and hardware details needed for a straightforward match.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K9889 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Front suspension looseness or play at the lower control arm connection
• Clunking or knocking from the front end over bumps
• Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
• Steering wander or imprecise front-end response
• Inspection failure caused by excessive joint wear

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front lower position before installation. The threaded stud, castle nut, and cotter pin hole should be aligned during assembly, and the 12 mm wrench size should be confirmed against the service procedure for the vehicle. Because this is a bolt-in suspension component, proper torque and suspension inspection are important after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a standard replacement component for specific OE applications and subjects it to testing for reliable service on the listed vehicles. Part number 533-388 is built to match the application requirements for the Kia Sportage front lower suspension.