Dorman 540-124 Suspension Ball Joint - Rear Upper Center

Dorman 540-124 Rear Upper Center Ball Joint

Dorman 540-124 is a threaded suspension ball joint engineered as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Jeep Liberty models. It is built from steel with a grey finish and includes a dust boot and mounting hardware for a direct-service suspension repair.

Compatible with 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty, rear upper center, this ball joint is a fitment-based replacement for worn rear suspension joints. The Dorman 540-124 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K500190 for the same application.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension service durability
• Threaded design with press-in mounting type
• Dust boot included to help protect the joint area
• Standard replacement suspension grade
• Pinch-style stud with 12 mm wrench size
• Mounting hardware included
• Direct replacement for select Jeep Liberty rear upper center applications

Detailed Description

This suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. Dorman 540-124 is designed for the rear upper center position on 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty models, making it a focused solution for rear suspension service where the factory joint has loosened, worn, or developed excess play. The steel body, threaded configuration, and included dust boot support a clean OE-style repair, while the standard replacement grade keeps the part aligned with factory service expectations.

For shoppers searching for a rear upper center ball joint for Jeep Liberty, Dorman 540-124 provides a direct-fit option for the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years. The part number 540-124 is also useful when cross-shopping OE replacement suspension components for the Jeep Liberty rear suspension.

What It Helps Fix

• Clunking or popping from the rear suspension
• Excessive play in the rear upper center joint
• Uneven rear suspension movement
• Loose or unstable rear-end handling feel
• Wear-related suspension noise during driving

Installation Notes and Tips

This is a press-in style suspension ball joint with a threaded design, so proper suspension service tools are recommended for removal and installation. Inspect the surrounding rear suspension components before installation, including adjacent bushings and mounting surfaces, to confirm the repair addresses the full source of wear. Verify fitment by year, make, model, and rear upper center position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement ball joint as a precision-engineered service part and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable OE-style replacement performance on the specified Jeep Liberty applications.