{"product_id":"dorman-539-986-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 539-986 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-986 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-986 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ford and Lincoln trucks. It is built from steel with a dust boot and mounting hardware included, making it a practical choice for restoring front suspension service on 2004-2008 Ford F-150 and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2004-2008 Ford F-150, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded stud design with press-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included for joint protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on the specified vehicles. The Dorman 539-986 uses a threaded stud and press-in mounting design, with a polychloroprene dust boot to help protect the joint interface from road contamination. It is a direct-fit front lower ball joint for 2004-2008 Ford F-150 and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT models, and it cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80149 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the lower control arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability during braking or cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of proper suspension articulation on Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front lower position and vehicle year before installation. This part uses a press-in mounting type, so proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Confirm the 12 mm wrench size and threaded stud engagement during assembly, and inspect the surrounding control arm components for wear before completing the repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this ball joint as a premium suspension replacement and subjects it to testing for fit and function on the listed applications. The part number is 539-986.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763276574901,"sku":"BKKY-539-986","price":44.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539986_Bac.jpg?v=1783146853","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-986-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}