{"product_id":"dorman-539-851-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","title":"Dorman 539-851 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Left Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-851 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-851 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select vehicles. It is engineered and tested for reliable fit and function on the front left lower position of the 1996-1997 Lexus GS300.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1996-1997 Lexus GS300, front left lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with rubber boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size and tapered stud type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is built for direct replacement use where the original front left lower joint has worn or loosened. The steel body, threaded design, and tapered stud support secure suspension articulation while maintaining proper steering and wheel control. Dorman 539-851 also cross-references Beck\/Arnley 101-7355 and Delphi TC2422 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the lower suspension joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear from worn suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or imprecise steering feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure due to ball joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle fitment before installation. This part uses a bolt-in mounting type with two mounting holes and does not include a castle nut, grease fitting, cotter pin, mounting hardware, washers, or mounting bolts. Confirm the front left lower application on your Lexus GS300 and compare the original joint dimensions, including width, height, and stud thread length, before service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this suspension ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to testing for dependable OE-style service on the specified Lexus application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763269628085,"sku":"BKKY-539-851","price":70.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539851_Bac.jpg?v=1783146030","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-851-suspension-ball-joint-front-left-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}