{"product_id":"dorman-539-968-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 539-968 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-968 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-968 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for specific Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango front lower applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement, with a steel body, dust boot, and tapered stud for a direct-fit suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2000-2003 Dodge Durango, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, press-in suspension ball joint design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included; grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 539-968, is made for front lower service on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango listed above. The steel construction, polychloroprene dust boot, and threaded press-in mounting style support a precise replacement for worn OE components. The assembly includes a tapered stud, cotter pin hole, and castle nut, and it is not greaseable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K7395 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn front lower ball joint on a 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota or a 2000-2003 Dodge Durango, Dorman 539-968 provides the correct fitment details for those vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the lower suspension joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear from loosened suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering looseness or wandering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible dust boot damage or joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front lower fitment before installation on the Dodge Dakota or Dodge Durango. Because this is a press-in style ball joint, proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Inspect the control arm, mounting bore, and surrounding hardware for wear before assembly, and confirm the tapered stud seats correctly with the castle nut and cotter pin hole alignment.\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 part on specific vehicles. Part number 539-968 is built to meet the application requirements for the listed Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango front lower suspension positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763275493557,"sku":"BKKY-539-968","price":67.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539968_Bac.jpg?v=1783146726","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-968-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}