Dorman 535-870 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 535-870 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 535-870 is a pressed-in suspension ball joint for select Chrysler and Dodge front lower applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles, including Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Imperial, New Yorker, LeBaron, Newport, and Town & Country, plus Dodge Aspen, Dart, Magnum, Charger, and Monaco.

Key Features

• Pressed-in mounting type for front lower suspension service
• Metal housing and metal bearing material
• Greaseable design with included zerk fitting
• Threaded stud with 0.625 stud thread diameter and M1.5 thread pitch
• Castle nut, cotter pin, dust cover, and mounting hardware included
• Polychloroprene dust boot material for joint protection
• Standard suspension grade type for OE-style replacement service
• Housing press fit diameter: 46.8 mm

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 535-870, is built for front lower press-in installations where the original joint has worn or loosened. The tapered, threaded stud design and greaseable construction support routine chassis service on older Chrysler and Dodge platforms. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K7069 and Delphi TC1645 for the same application.

Compatible With front lower suspension service on 1973-1989 Chrysler and Dodge models, including Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Imperial, New Yorker, LeBaron, Newport, and Town & Country, as well as Dodge Aspen, Dart, Magnum, Charger, and Monaco. Use Dorman 535-870 when replacing a worn press-in ball joint on these specific vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
• Steering wander caused by excess joint movement
• Service issues on press-in front lower suspension assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Install only on the listed front lower applications with a 46.8 mm press fit diameter. Verify the stud thread size, taper, and mounting style before installation. Because this is a pressed-in ball joint, proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Confirm the vehicle’s original joint style and inspect the surrounding control arm components before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable OE-style replacement for specific vehicles. The greaseable design and included protective components support serviceability and long-term suspension maintenance.