{"product_id":"dorman-539-828-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-828 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-828 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-828 is a press-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Lexus and Toyota SUVs. It is built from steel with a black dust boot and includes the castle nut, cotter pin, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware specified in the product data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2007 Lexus LX470, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a tapered stud design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type for OE-style suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard suspension grade replacement, not adjustable and not greaseable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 539-828 for catalog and service reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original upper front joint on the Lexus LX470 and Toyota Land Cruiser. The tapered stud, press-in design, and included dust boot support proper suspension connection at the front upper position, while the steel body helps maintain consistent fit and function in service. Part number 539-828 is also cross-referenced to Delphi TC5665 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the upper control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible dust boot damage at the upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1998-2007 Lexus LX470, front upper, and fits 1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser, front upper. This is a press-in suspension ball joint, so proper removal and installation tools are required for service. Verify the tapered stud orientation, torque the castle nut to specification, and install the cotter pin through the provided hole after final tightening. Confirm suspension alignment after replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this replacement ball joint for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to testing to support reliable OE-style service on the Lexus LX470 and Toyota Land Cruiser. Part number 539-828 is built to match the intended front upper suspension location and service requirements for the listed fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763268546741,"sku":"BKKY-539-828","price":38.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539828_Fro.jpg?v=1783145902","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-828-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}