{"product_id":"dorman-539-878-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-878 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-878 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed-in suspension ball joint for front upper service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and cotter pin included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 21 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for OE-style service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fitting not included; non-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500427 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the upper joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability caused by excess joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService needs on a pressed-in upper suspension joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763270938805,"sku":"BKKY-539-878","price":39.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539878_Fro.jpg?v=1783146179","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-878-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}