{"product_id":"dorman-539-879-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 539-879 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-879 Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-879 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable steering and suspension service, with a metal body, tapered stud, dust boot, and greaseable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for OE-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with no grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard suspension grade replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-879, is engineered for direct replacement use where the original joint has worn, loosened, or developed excess play. The threaded, bolt-in mounting style and four mounting holes support a secure installation, while the tapered stud and cotter pin hole help maintain proper fastening at the steering knuckle connection. For shoppers searching for a suspension ball joint for Honda Civic or Acura Integra applications, 539-879 provides an OE-style service part built around the listed dimensions and hardware configuration. This part cross-references Honda 40160H1000 and K9023 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or knocking from a worn ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess steering looseness or wandering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by excessive joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper suspension articulation after OE wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before installation. Inspect the mating control arm, knuckle, and fasteners for wear or damage, and confirm the tapered stud seats correctly before final tightening. Because this part uses a threaded, bolt-in design, alignment should be checked after installation to confirm suspension geometry is within specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part number is 539-879.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763270971573,"sku":"BKKY-539-879","price":36.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539879_Fro.jpg?v=1783146186","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-879-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}