{"product_id":"dorman-533-388-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 533-388 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 533-388 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded ball joint and threaded stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included; rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting type: bolt-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K9889 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the lower control arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front end over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or imprecise front-end response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by excessive joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761353355445,"sku":"BKKY-533-388","price":43.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_533388_Fro.jpg?v=1783058840","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-533-388-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}