{"product_id":"dorman-540-054-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 540-054 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-054 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-054 is a threaded suspension ball joint for the front upper position on select Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-Series applications. It is built from steel and engineered as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in front upper ball joint design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\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\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-280, i-290, and i-370 front upper applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on the specified vehicles. The threaded, bolt-in design supports front upper suspension service on 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, 2006 Isuzu i-280, 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290, 2008 Isuzu i-370, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon with RPO code ZQ8 sport chassis package, and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Colorado and S10 front upper applications. Part number 540-054 is also cross-referenced with MOOG Chassis Products K80764 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the upper control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability during braking or cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure from excessive suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and front upper suspension configuration before installation. This part uses a threaded, bolt-in mounting type with a tapered stud, so the existing suspension hardware and mounting points must match the listed application. Confirm fitment carefully on 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon models with RPO code ZQ8, since that note is specific to the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this ball joint as a premium suspension replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for fit and function on the listed vehicles. Part number 540-054 is built to replace the original equipment design on the confirmed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763279786165,"sku":"BKKY-540-054","price":74.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540054_Bac.jpg?v=1783147219","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-054-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}