Dorman 538-798 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower Forward

Dorman 538-798 Suspension Ball Joint

Dorman 538-798 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select vehicles. It is engineered and tested for reliable service on the front lower forward suspension position of the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover.

• Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint design
• Fits the front lower forward position on select Land Rover Range Rover models
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Dust boot included with rubber boot material
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Mounting hardware included
• 12 mm wrench size and tapered stud design

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 538-798, is made for the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover, front lower forward. It uses a bolt-in mounting type with two mounting holes and attaches to the knuckle with two bolts, making it a direct-fit replacement for the specified OE application. The steel body, threaded design, and tapered stud help restore proper suspension connection at the control arm-to-knuckle interface.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500146 for the same application. The Dorman 538-798 also aligns with other OE-style replacement references used in the aftermarket for this Land Rover Range Rover suspension position.

What This Ball Joint Helps Address

• Front suspension looseness at the lower forward joint
• Clunking or knocking from worn ball joint components
• Uneven steering response caused by excess joint play
• Suspension noise during braking, turning, or road impacts
• Restoration of proper knuckle-to-control-arm connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this ball joint on the front lower forward position only when the vehicle matches the listed fitment. The bolt-in design and two-bolt knuckle attachment should be matched to the original mounting layout before installation. Verify stud thread length, wrench size, and mounting dimensions against the removed part to confirm proper fit on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this suspension ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement part and subjects it to testing for dependable OE-style service on the specified application.