{"product_id":"dorman-539-781-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 539-781 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-781 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-781 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a direct replacement for specific Honda Civic and Acura ILX front lower applications. It is built from steel with a grey finish and includes a dust boot, castle nut, and mounting hardware for a service-ready replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-engineered suspension ball joint for OE-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with threaded, bolt-in mounting design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits front lower suspension positions on select 2012-2015 Honda Civic and 2013-2015 Acura ILX models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint from road contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type with tapered stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 539-781 for easy identification and ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is built for front lower service on 2012-2015 Honda Civic and 2013-2015 Acura ILX applications. The steel, threaded assembly uses a tapered stud and bolt-in mounting style, with a dust boot and castle nut included for a complete replacement setup. Dorman 539-781 is a practical choice when replacing worn front suspension joints on a Honda Civic or Acura ILX, especially when restoring steering response and suspension integrity matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500234 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the lower suspension area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by excessive joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before installation. The tapered stud, cotter pin hole, and castle nut design should be matched to the original mounting style, and the joint should be torqued to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Because this is a bolt-in, threaded assembly, proper alignment inspection is recommended after installation on the Honda Civic or Acura ILX.\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 to premium suspension standards for consistent fit and function in supported applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763266384053,"sku":"BKKY-539-781","price":58.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539781_Fro.jpg?v=1783145635","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-781-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}