{"product_id":"dorman-538-798-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower-forward","title":"Dorman 538-798 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower Forward","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 538-798 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the front lower forward position on select Land Rover Range Rover models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size and tapered stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Ball Joint Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness at the lower forward joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from worn ball joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven steering response caused by excess joint play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension noise during braking, turning, or road impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of proper knuckle-to-control-arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall 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.\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 dependable OE-style service on the specified application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763261567157,"sku":"BKKY-538-798","price":31.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_538798_Fro.jpg?v=1783145068","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-538-798-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower-forward","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}