{"product_id":"dorman-539-938-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-938 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-938 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-938 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ram and Dodge trucks. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service, with a steel body, dust boot, and press-in mounting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded suspension ball joint for front upper applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type with tapered stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size and 35.5 mm stud thread length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-938, is made for front upper use on select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4000, and Dodge Ram 1500 applications. It is a steel, threaded ball joint with a tapered stud and polychloroprene dust boot, built to replace worn OE components in the front suspension. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80628 and K500316 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 2011-2013 Ram 2500, front upper; 2011-2013 Ram 4000, front upper, w\/Independent Front Suspension; 2011-2012 Ram 3500, front upper; 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, front upper; 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, front upper; and 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, front upper, Mega Cab. The Dorman 539-938 is a practical OE-style replacement for front suspension service on these Ram and Dodge models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking noises from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability caused by excess joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure due to damaged or worn suspension components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front upper position before installation. This is a press-in style ball joint, so proper suspension service tools are recommended for removal and installation. Inspect the surrounding control arm and related hardware for wear before reassembly, and confirm the tapered stud seats correctly during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 539-938 is built to meet the demands of front suspension service on Ram and Dodge truck applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763273986229,"sku":"BKKY-539-938","price":42.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539938_Bac.jpg?v=1783146543","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-938-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}