{"product_id":"dorman-539-994-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-994 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-994 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-994 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for the front upper position on select Ford trucks and SUVs. It is engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design, with a steel body, dust boot, and included mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront upper suspension ball joint for select Ford applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with press-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint from contamination\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\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997 Ford F-250, front upper, w\/Twin I-Beam Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, front upper, w\/Twin I-Beam Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987-1997 Ford F-350, front upper, w\/Twin I-Beam Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987-1996 Ford F-150, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987-1996 Ford F-250, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1986-1991 Ford F-200, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is made for Ford front upper suspension service where OE-style fit and geometry matter. It cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8432T and Beck\/Arnley 101-5198 for the same application, and it also aligns with other listed interchange numbers for this platform. Common search terms for this part include front upper ball joint for 1987-1996 Ford F-150, front upper ball joint for 1987-1996 Ford F-250, and front upper ball joint for 1987-1997 Ford F-350.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor buyers servicing a Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-200, or 1997 Ford F-250 HD, this part number 539-994 provides a direct replacement option for the front upper suspension location. The steel construction, dust boot, and press-in threaded design support a precise repair on the specified Twin I-Beam and front upper applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the upper control area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear from worn suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced directional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot damage or joint contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before ordering, especially on 1997 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250 HD, and 1987-1997 Ford F-350 models with Twin I-Beam Suspension. This is a press-in style ball joint with a threaded stud and tapered stud design, so proper suspension service tools and alignment procedures are recommended after installation. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before beginning the repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style service on the listed Ford applications. Part number 539-994 is built to meet the demands of front suspension repair on select F-Series trucks and related models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763276968117,"sku":"BKKY-539-994","price":32.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539994_Bac.jpg?v=1783146901","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-994-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}