{"product_id":"dorman-539-982-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-982 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-982 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-982 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on the listed fitments, including Ford Ranger, Mazda B4000, and Ford Explorer models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded suspension ball joint for front upper installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type for the specified control arm applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\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 539-982, is designed for front upper use on vehicles that require a press-in, threaded-style replacement. It is listed for 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 1998-2012 Ford Ranger, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, and select Mazda B-series trucks including B4000, B3000, and B2500. Fitment notes specify that it will not fit original control arms on the listed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steel body, tapered stud, and included dust boot support a durable OE-style repair for worn front suspension joints. If you are replacing a front upper ball joint on a Ford Ranger or Mazda B4000, Dorman 539-982 provides a direct-fit service part for the specified control arm setup. This part cross-references QuickSteer K80012 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the upper control arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises over bumps and during steering input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced directional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot damage or grease loss at the ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the vehicle’s control arm design before ordering, since the fitment notes state this part will not fit original control arms. This is a front upper ball joint with press-in mounting, so proper suspension service tools and alignment procedures are recommended after installation. Verify the tapered stud, thread style, and dimensions against the original part before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this replacement ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable OE-style service on the listed vehicles. The part number is 539-982.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763276345525,"sku":"BKKY-539-982","price":34.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539982_Bac.jpg?v=1783146824","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-982-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}