{"product_id":"dorman-539-975-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 539-975 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-975 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-975 is a press-in suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Ram and Dodge trucks. It is built from steel with a gray finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for service work on the front lower suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in front lower suspension ball joint for select Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a standard replacement design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint from road contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 16 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable, non-adjustable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 539-975 for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, front lower; 2011-2018 Ram 1500, front lower; and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, front lower. It is a steel, press-in replacement with a tapered stud and polychloroprene dust boot, made to match the service requirements of the original suspension layout. If you are replacing a worn front lower ball joint on a Ram 1500 or Dodge Ram 1500, Dorman 539-975 provides a direct-fit service part for the listed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products (e.g., K500286, K500286T005) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Help Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping from a worn lower ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive suspension play or looseness in the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn steering and suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced directional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot damage that exposes the joint to dirt and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires press-in service on the front lower suspension position. Inspect the control arm, surrounding hardware, and mating surfaces before installation, and verify the tapered stud and 16 mm wrench size match the vehicle service procedure. Because this is a non-greaseable design, routine lubrication is not part of service maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states that this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to serve as a reliable replacement for the original equipment on the listed vehicles. The part is built to standard suspension replacement specifications for consistent service fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763275952309,"sku":"BKKY-539-975","price":40.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539975_Fro.jpg?v=1783146775","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-975-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}