{"product_id":"dorman-538-394-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 538-394 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 538-394 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 538-394 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint for select Jaguar front upper applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles, including Jaguar XK8, XKR, XJ8, XJR, and Vanden Plas models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, press-in suspension ball joint for front upper use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included; rubber boot material\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, castle nut, cotter pin, bushings, or mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference: Delphi TC3648\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-2006 Jaguar XK8, front upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2000-2006 Jaguar XKR, front upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas, front upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2003 Jaguar XJ8, front upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2003 Jaguar XJR, front upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is built from steel and uses a threaded, press-in mounting type for front upper suspension service. The tapered stud, rubber dust boot, and standard replacement design support OE-style suspension repair on Jaguar XK8, XKR, XJ8, XJR, and Vanden Plas models. Dorman 538-394 is a practical replacement when restoring steering and suspension geometry on these applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the upper control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot wear or joint contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before installation. Because this is a press-in, threaded ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are recommended to avoid damage to the control arm or surrounding components. Confirm stud taper, wrench size, and fitment by year and model before service. This part number is Dorman 538-394.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE replacement performance on the listed Jaguar applications. The design follows standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763259961525,"sku":"BKKY-538-394","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_538394_Fro.jpg?v=1783144897","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-538-394-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}