Dorman 539-801 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 539-801 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 539-801 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for specific Hyundai and Kia front lower applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style service on the 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson, 2011-2013 Kia Sportage, and 2011 Hyundai Sonata with sport suspension excluded.

Key Features

• Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower mounting locations
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Dust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination
• Castle nut included for the specified application
• Cotter pin hole provided
• Premium suspension grade type
• Mounting hardware included
• Wrench size: 12 mm
• Stud type: pinch

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-801, is built for front lower suspension service on select Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Sonata models. The assembly uses a threaded, bolt-in design with a steel body, dust boot, and pinch-style stud to match the original equipment layout on the listed vehicles. It also includes a cotter pin hole and castle nut for secure installation in the specified application. For shoppers searching for a front lower ball joint for 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson or 2011-2013 Kia Sportage, Dorman 539-801 provides a direct-fit replacement option.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products (e.g., K500239) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or knocking noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
• Steering instability or wandering at the front axle
• Inspection failure caused by excessive ball joint movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front lower position only for the listed vehicles. Verify the pinch-style stud, 12 mm wrench size, and threaded mounting layout before installation. Because this application uses a cotter pin hole and castle nut, follow the vehicle service procedure for proper fastener alignment and torque. Confirm suspension configuration on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, since this part is listed for models without sport suspension.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

• Fits 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson, front lower
• Fits 2011-2013 Kia Sportage, front lower
• Fits 2011 Hyundai Sonata, front lower, wo/ sport suspension