Dorman 539-878 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Dorman 539-878 Front Upper Ball Joint

Dorman 539-878 is a pressed suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Nissan applications. It is built with a steel body, black dust boot, and included castle nut, cotter pin, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware details that support a direct-service repair on the front upper suspension.

Key Features

• Pressed-in suspension ball joint for front upper service
• Steel construction with a black finish
• Dust boot included with polychloroprene material
• Castle nut and cotter pin included
• Tapered stud design with 21 mm wrench size
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
• Grease fitting not included; non-greaseable design

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-878, is precision-engineered and tested for reliable replacement on specific vehicles. It is a press-in, front upper ball joint designed for Nissan TITAN XD, Nissan NV1500, Nissan NV2500, and Nissan NV3500 applications, with fitment covering 2012-2024 model years depending on the vehicle. For buyers searching for a front upper ball joint for Nissan TITAN XD or a pressed suspension ball joint for Nissan NV vans, 539-878 provides the OE-style service format needed for suspension repair.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500427 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Front suspension looseness or play at the upper joint
• Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
• Steering instability caused by excess joint wear
• Service needs on a pressed-in upper suspension joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2016-2024 Nissan TITAN XD, front upper. Fits 2012-2021 Nissan NV1500, front upper. Fits 2012-2021 Nissan NV2500, front upper. Fits 2012-2021 Nissan NV3500, front upper. Because this is a press-in design, installation requires proper suspension service tools and careful alignment of the tapered stud and cotter pin hole during assembly. Verify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before installation and confirm all fasteners are torqued to the manufacturer specification.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement ball joint to match the original equipment service format for the listed Nissan applications. The part is built from steel and includes a protective dust boot to support long-term suspension service.