{"product_id":"dorman-540-063-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 540-063 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-063 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-063 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related GM trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested for direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac Escalade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront upper suspension ball joint for select GM applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with press-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with gray finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut included; cotter pin hole provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench size: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 540-063\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered as an OE-style replacement for front upper suspension service on 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, and other listed GM platforms. The steel body, tapered stud, and included dust boot are specified to support secure suspension articulation in the original mounting location. Dorman 540-063 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K6540 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises over bumps and turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander caused by excess suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure from damaged or worn ball joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With front upper positions only on the listed vehicles, including 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic. Verify year, model, and front upper application before installation. The press-in design requires proper suspension service tools and correct alignment of the tapered stud and castle nut during assembly. The part includes a cotter pin hole, but no grease fitting, so it is not a greaseable service joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman states this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on specific vehicles. Part number 540-063 is built to match the original equipment application requirements for the listed GM trucks and SUVs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763280081077,"sku":"BKKY-540-063","price":44.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540063_Bac.jpg?v=1783147260","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-063-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}