{"product_id":"dorman-540-019-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 540-019 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-019 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-019 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable fitment on the front lower suspension position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, press-in suspension ball joint for front lower use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for OE-style service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fitting not included; non-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 2003-2006 Lincoln LS, front lower, and 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird, front lower. It also fits 2002 Ford Thunderbird, front lower, w\/16 mm ball joint, and 2002 Lincoln LS, front lower, w\/16 mm ball joint. This part number, 540-019, is a direct-fit suspension ball joint for these specific front lower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500085 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Ball Joint Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive front suspension play or looseness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the lower control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander caused by worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure from damaged or worn front lower ball joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle year, make, model, and front lower position before installation. The press-in design requires proper suspension service tools and correct seating in the control arm. Confirm the stud thread length, tapered stud interface, and included castle nut match the original hardware layout before final assembly. For 2002 Ford Thunderbird and 2002 Lincoln LS applications, confirm the 16 mm ball joint specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this suspension ball joint as a replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles and subjects it to testing for fit and function. Part number 540-019 is built to meet the demands of front suspension service on Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763278147765,"sku":"BKKY-540-019","price":74.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540019_Fro.jpg?v=1783147042","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-019-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}