Dorman 539-848 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower

Dorman 539-848 Front Right Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 539-848 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Lexus applications. It is built from steel with a rubber dust boot and includes a castle nut, mounting hardware, and a tapered stud for secure front suspension service.

Key Features

• Steel suspension ball joint for front right lower placement
• Threaded, bolt-in design with 2 mounting holes
• Tapered stud with cotter pin hole for positive retention
• Rubber dust boot included to help protect the joint
• Castle nut and mounting hardware included
• Non-greaseable, standard replacement construction
• Wrench size: 12 mm; stud thread length: 35.5 mm

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the OE part on specific Lexus front suspension applications. Part number 539-848 is used on front right lower positions for models such as Lexus IS250, IS350, IS200t, IS F, GS350, GS450h, GS460, GS430, and GS300. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500123 for the same application.

Built with a steel body and rubber dust boot, 539-848 is a threaded suspension ball joint with a tapered stud, cotter pin hole, and bolt-in mounting type. The design does not use a grease fitting, bushings, or adjustable hardware, which keeps the replacement straightforward for OE-style suspension repair.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring steering response when the front right lower ball joint has play
• Addressing clunking or knocking from the lower front suspension
• Replacing a worn joint that can cause uneven tire wear
• Correcting looseness in Lexus front suspension geometry
• Repairing a damaged dust boot or corroded ball joint assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2006-2020 Lexus IS350, front right lower; 2006-2015 Lexus IS250, front right lower; 2016-2017 Lexus IS200t, front right lower; 2008-2014 Lexus IS F, front right lower; 2007-2011 Lexus GS350, front right lower; 2007-2011 Lexus GS450h, front right lower; 2008-2011 Lexus GS460, front right lower; 2006-2007 Lexus GS430, front right lower; and 2006 Lexus GS300, front right lower. Verify the tapered stud seating surface and torque fasteners to vehicle specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement ball joint for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style service. The part is intended to meet the needs of front suspension repair on the listed Lexus models, including Lexus IS300 and Lexus IS350 applications in the 2018-2020 range.