MAS Chassis BJ81016 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

Suspension Ball Joint Overview

The MAS Chassis BJ81016 is a precision-engineered suspension ball joint built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific Ram and Dodge Ram applications. It is a press-in, greaseable design with a steel housing and rubber dust boot for serviceable suspension repair.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a metal bearing for suspension service.
• Greaseable design with included zerk fitting for maintenance access.
• Press-fit mounting with taper-style stud attachment.
• Includes a castle nut, cotter pin, snap ring, and mounting hardware.
• Standard-grade replacement for select heavy-duty suspension applications.

Detailed Description

Part number BJ81016 is engineered for front upper suspension service on select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4000, and Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4000 models. It uses a 14 mm stud thread diameter, M1.5 thread pitch, and a 46.7 mm housing press-fit diameter to match the specified application. This ball joint is a practical replacement choice for Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 suspension repairs where a press-in upper joint is required.

This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK80630 and MOOG Chassis Products K500316 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores worn suspension joint movement in the upper control arm area.
• Addresses looseness or play caused by a deteriorated ball joint.
• Helps correct clunking or popping noises from the front suspension.
• Replaces a damaged greaseable joint with a serviceable design.
• Supports repair of press-fit suspension wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front upper suspension configuration before ordering, especially on Ram 4000 models with independent front suspension and Ram 1500 Mega Cab applications. Because this is a press-fit ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are required for service. Confirm stud thread and housing dimensions against the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

MAS Chassis states that this ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment application.