{"product_id":"dorman-bj81106rd-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman BJ81106RD Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman RD Lower Ball Joint for Ram\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD BJ81106RD is a front upper suspension ball joint for select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic applications. Built for severe-duty service, it uses a steel housing with corrosion-resistant coating and a premium dust boot to support demanding towing, hauling, and off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront upper suspension ball joint for 2006-2018 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRD - Rugged Duty line for severe-duty steering and suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with quenched and tempered housing for added durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective coating on the housing and included hardware for improved corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded design with taper stud, cotter pin hole, and castle nut included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with pre-loaded premium grease and dust boot made from polychloroprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number BJ81106RD for service identification and ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Severe-Duty Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dorman RD line is engineered for vehicles that work hard every day, including Ram 1500 trucks used for towing, hauling, and rough-road driving. BJ81106RD is a threaded, press-in style suspension ball joint with a taper stud and premium-grade materials selected to handle repeated load changes and road contamination. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80628 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension looseness or play at the upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn steering and suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced front-end stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-related failure in severe-duty operating conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2011-2018 Ram 1500, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify suspension configuration and position before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in installation requires proper service tools and alignment after replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design supports routine maintenance to help extend service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD chassis components are built for demanding service environments and are manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials and coatings to support long-term durability. BJ81106RD is designed as a direct replacement for specified Ram front upper ball joint applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734135238837,"sku":"BKKY-BJ81106RD","price":48.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_BJ81106RD_Fro.jpg?v=1782282661","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-bj81106rd-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}