Dorman BJ86365RD Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman RD Lower Ball Joint for Ford E-Series

Dorman RD BJ86365RD is a front lower suspension ball joint built for severe-duty service on Ford E-350 Super Duty, E-150, E-250, Econoline Van, and Econoline Wagon applications. It is engineered for vehicles that see heavy hauling, towing, off-road work, and other demanding use where suspension reliability matters.

The RD, or Rugged Duty, product line focuses on stronger construction and corrosion resistance for hard-working chassis applications. This lower ball joint uses a quenched and tempered steel housing with a protective coating, plus corrosion-resistant hardware and a pre-loaded grease design where applicable to support long-term service in demanding conditions.

Key Features

• Front lower suspension ball joint for specified Ford E-Series applications
• Quenched and tempered steel housing for severe-duty service
• Protective coating for improved corrosion resistance
• Premium grease pre-load design where applicable
• Greaseable design with dust boot and castle nut included
• Press-in, threaded-style component with taper stud and cotter pin hole
• Cross-reference: MOOG Chassis Products K80197
• Part number BJ86365RD

Detailed Description

Use BJ86365RD when replacing a worn or failed front lower ball joint on compatible Ford E-350 Super Duty, E-150, E-250, and Econoline van or wagon platforms. The RD chassis line is built for severe-duty service, making it a practical choice for commercial vans, fleet vehicles, and emergency-use applications that need dependable steering and suspension performance. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.

Compatible With: Fits 2021-2024 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front lower; Fits 1999-2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front lower; Fits 2007-2014 Ford E-150, front lower; Fits 2003-2014 Ford E-250, front lower; Fits 2010-2014 Ford Econoline Van, front lower; Fits 2010-2014 Ford Econoline Wagon, front lower; Fits 2007-2008 Ford E-150 Econoline, front lower; Fits 2007-2008 Ford E-350 Econoline, front lower; Fits 1992-2000 Ford E-350 Econoline, front lower; Fits 2002-2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, front lower; Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, front lower; Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, front lower.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises during steering or suspension movement
• Uneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear
• Steering instability on heavy-duty Ford E-Series vans
• Corrosion-related failure in harsh-duty operating environments

Installation Notes and Tips

This is a press-in lower ball joint with a taper stud and cotter pin hole. Verify the vehicle’s front lower suspension configuration before installation, and inspect the mating control arm and related hardware for wear or damage. Because this part is greaseable, follow the vehicle service procedure for lubrication intervals after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman RD chassis components are engineered for severe-duty use with upgraded steel construction and corrosion-resistant finishes. BJ86365RD is designed for specified Ford E-Series front lower applications and is backed by Dorman’s Rugged Duty product-line standards for demanding service environments.