Dorman 539-882 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 539-882 Front Lower Ball Joint

Dorman 539-882 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front lower suspension service on select Nissan, INFINITI, and Suzuki applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on vehicles such as the Nissan Frontier, Nissan Armada, and INFINITI QX80.

Key Features

• Threaded, press-in suspension ball joint for front lower placement
• Steel construction with a gray finish
• Dust boot included for joint protection
• Premium suspension grade type
• Mounting hardware included
• 12 mm wrench size
• Pinch-style stud design
• Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80647 and Mevotech Supreme MK80647 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-882, is made from steel and uses a press-in mounting type with a threaded design for front lower suspension locations. The assembly includes a dust boot and mounting hardware, while omitting a grease fitting, bushings, cotter pin, and castle nut. It is a direct replacement option for select vehicles including the Nissan Frontier, Nissan TITAN, Nissan Armada, Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder, Pathfinder Armada, Suzuki Equator, and INFINITI QX56 and QX80. Dorman 539-882 is built to match the original equipment style needed for restoring steering and suspension geometry on these applications.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Front-end clunking or knocking from worn lower ball joints
• Excessive steering looseness or wandering
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint play
• Loose or unstable front lower suspension movement
• Inspection failure due to worn ball joint components

Installation Notes and Tips

Install Dorman 539-882 only on confirmed front lower applications listed for your exact year, make, and model. Press-in ball joint service requires proper suspension tools and careful alignment during installation. Verify the pinch-style stud, threaded design, and 12 mm wrench size before assembly. For fitment examples, this part fits 2005-2024 Nissan Frontier, front lower; fits 2017-2024 Nissan Armada, front lower; and fits 2014-2024 INFINITI QX80, front lower.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement ball joint for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to testing to support dependable OE-style service. Part number 539-882 is built as a premium suspension component for front lower suspension repair on the listed Nissan and INFINITI platforms.