{"product_id":"dorman-539-945-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-945 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-945 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-945 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on select Ram and Dodge trucks. It is engineered for the front upper position and uses a steel body with a rubber dust boot for service-focused durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront upper suspension ball joint for select Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with press-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement suspension grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting, greaseable design, or cotter pin included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud with 12 mm wrench size and 35.5 mm stud thread length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-945 is a suspension ball joint for the front upper location on 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011-2018 Ram 1500, and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on these vehicles, making it a direct-fit service part for front suspension repair. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80628 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt from steel and finished in gray, this ball joint includes a rubber dust boot to help protect the joint interface from road contamination. The threaded, press-in design is paired with a tapered stud, and the assembly is not adjustable, not greaseable, and does not use a castle nut or cotter pin. Dorman 539-945 is a practical OE-style replacement for Ram 1500 front upper suspension service where a worn joint needs to be restored to proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension looseness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by ball joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, front upper. Fits 2011-2018 Ram 1500, front upper. Fits 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, front upper. Confirm the front upper application before installation and verify the press-in fitment against the original part. Because this is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint, proper suspension service tools and alignment checks are recommended after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE replacement performance on the listed vehicles. Part number 539-945 is built to meet standard replacement needs for front suspension repair on Ram and Dodge truck applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763274346677,"sku":"BKKY-539-945","price":39.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539945_Fro.jpg?v=1783146585","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-945-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}