{"product_id":"dorman-bj90015rd-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","title":"Dorman BJ90015RD Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman RD Front Lower Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD BJ90015RD is a front lower suspension ball joint built for severe-duty service on Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer applications. It is engineered for vehicles that work hard in towing, hauling, off-road, and emergency-response conditions, with a focus on durability and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RD, or Rugged Duty, product line is Dorman’s heavy-service chassis range. For this lower ball joint, the housing uses quenched and tempered steel, and the protective finish is designed to resist corrosion in demanding environments. BJ90015RD also includes a preloaded grease boot design where applicable, along with corrosion-resistant hardware and a threaded, press-in style construction for specified front lower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lower suspension ball joint for specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRD Rugged Duty chassis component for severe-duty service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuenched and tempered steel housing for added strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective coating for improved corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with dust boot included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded, press-in style installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number BJ90015RD for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman BJ90015RD is a premium suspension ball joint for the front lower position on select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, and Hummer H2 models, along with related Avalanche 2500 and Classic HD applications. It is built for vehicles that see repeated load, vibration, and harsh-road use, making it a practical replacement for worn OE parts on work trucks and utility vehicles. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6693 and Delphi TC1846 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Addresses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end clunking or popping over bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive steering looseness or wandering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall joint play from heavy towing or hauling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-related wear in exposed undercarriage locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front lower application before installation, since this part is specific to listed year, make, and model combinations. The press-in, threaded design requires proper suspension service tools and correct torque procedures. Inspect the control arm, related bushings, and surrounding hardware during replacement so the new joint is installed into a sound mounting point. BJ90015RD uses a taper-style stud with a cotter pin hole and 12 mm wrench size for service reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD chassis parts are engineered for severe-duty use and manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials and finishes to support long service life in demanding conditions. BJ90015RD is built to meet the needs of vehicles that cannot afford downtime, including heavy-duty trucks and emergency-service platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734136058037,"sku":"BKKY-BJ90015RD","price":49.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_BJ90015RD_Fro.jpg?v=1782282804","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-bj90015rd-suspension-ball-joint-front-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}