{"product_id":"dorman-539-848-suspension-ball-joint-front-right-lower","title":"Dorman 539-848 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Right Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-848 Front Right Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel suspension ball joint for front right lower placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in design with 2 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud with cotter pin hole for positive retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber dust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable, standard replacement construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm; stud thread length: 35.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring steering response when the front right lower ball joint has play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing clunking or knocking from the lower front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a worn joint that can cause uneven tire wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting looseness in Lexus front suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing a damaged dust boot or corroded ball joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763269595317,"sku":"BKKY-539-848","price":81.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539848_Bac.jpg?v=1783146022","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-848-suspension-ball-joint-front-right-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}