{"product_id":"dorman-536-465-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 536-465 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 536-465 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 536-465 is a bolt-on suspension ball joint for specific Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment front upper joint on the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal construction with a metal bearing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with zerk fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on mounting with 3-hole configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud with 14 mm stud thread diameter and M1.5 thread pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and cotter pin hole included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot made from polychloroprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for front upper suspension service, this Dorman ball joint is made for 1965-1973 Ford Mustang and 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar models in the front upper position. Part number 536-465 follows the OE-style bolt-on layout and includes the specified hardware and fasteners for the listed 3-bolt configuration. This part cross-references Ford D00Z3049A for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability caused by worn ball joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration or replacement of the original front upper joint on classic Mustang and Cougar models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1965-1973 Ford Mustang, front upper, 3 bolt configuration. Fits 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar, front upper, 3 bolt configuration. Verify the mounting pattern, stud taper, and thread specifications before installation. Because this is a bolt-on design, the existing mounting points should be inspected for wear, corrosion, or damage before assembly. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin hole as specified during installation, and confirm proper grease service after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this suspension ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement part and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style service on the listed vehicles. Part number 536-465 is built to match the specified front upper application for classic Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763254685877,"sku":"BKKY-536-465","price":30.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_536465_Fro.jpg?v=1783144261","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-536-465-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}