{"product_id":"dorman-538-807-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower-or-front-upper","title":"Dorman 538-807 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower or Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 538-807 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 538-807 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Smart vehicles. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and mounting hardware included, making it a direct-service part for front suspension repair on Smart Fortwo, Smart Cabrio, Smart Roadster, Smart City-Coupe, and Smart Crossblade applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for durable suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in design for OE-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard suspension grade replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with front upper and front lower positions, depending on vehicle application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Application Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is used on specific front suspension positions for 2003-2007 Smart models. Fits 2006-2007 Smart Fortwo, front lower; fits 2005 Smart Cabrio, front upper; fits 2005 Smart Fortwo, front upper; fits 2005 Smart Roadster, front lower; fits 2004 Smart Cabrio, front lower; fits 2003-2004 Smart City-Coupe, front upper; fits 2004 Smart Crossblade, front lower; and fits 2004 Smart Roadster, front upper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MS10510 and MS50520 for the same application. The Dorman 538-807 part number is also useful when searching for a replacement ball joint for Smart Fortwo front lower or Smart Cabrio front upper suspension service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering response issues related to suspension wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures tied to worn front suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle year, model, and suspension position before ordering. This is a bolt-in, threaded ball joint with a tapered stud, so the correct fit depends on the exact front upper or front lower application listed for the vehicle. Confirm the 12 mm wrench size and compare the original part dimensions, including length, width, and maximum outside diameter, before installation. The dust boot is included, while a grease fitting, cotter pin, and castle nut are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement component for front suspension service on the listed Smart applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763261960373,"sku":"BKKY-538-807","price":31.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_538807_Fro.jpg?v=1783145110","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-538-807-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower-or-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}