{"product_id":"dorman-540-084-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman 540-084 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 540-084 Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 540-084 is a threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint built for front lower applications on select Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment design on the listed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1996 Buick Regal, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, front lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, bolt-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fitting not included; greaseable design not listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower suspension service on the Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal, and Pontiac Grand Prix. The steel body, threaded construction, and tapered stud help support a secure OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. Dorman 540-084 is a practical choice when servicing front-end looseness on vehicles that use this specific bolt-in layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K5301 for the same application. It also cross-references Delphi TC1848 for the same application. Dorman 540-084 is listed with direct interchange references including K5301-style applications, making it easier to match the correct front lower ball joint for these GM platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Can Help Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the lower suspension joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or unstable steering feel at the front suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by worn lower ball joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front lower suspension layout before ordering, since this part is application-specific. Confirm the mounting style, stud type, and dimensions against the original component during service. The included cotter pin hole and castle nut support proper fastening where specified by the vehicle design.\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 the listed vehicles. The part is built to match the original equipment application requirements for the supported Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763281162421,"sku":"BKKY-540-084","price":42.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_540084_Bac.jpg?v=1783147387","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-540-084-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}