{"product_id":"mevotech-txms40557-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Mevotech TXMS40557 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMevotech TTX Front Upper Ball Joint for F-150\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMevotech TXMS40557 is a press-in suspension ball joint for the front upper position on 2017-2020 Ford F-150 models. Built for demanding use on trucks and fleet vehicles, it features a sintered metal bearing, neoprene dust boot, and greaseable design for service-friendly operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2017-2020 Ford F-150, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMevotech TTX line engineered for high-usage passenger and commercial applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-in mounting type with threaded stud, M12 - 1.75 stud thread size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased and greaseable with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with neoprene material and green boot color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSintered metal bearing type for durable suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number TXMS40557 for ordering and catalog lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMevotech TXMS40557 is part of the TTX suspension line, which is built for vehicles that see frequent load, road, and mileage demands. This front upper ball joint is designed for 2017-2020 Ford F-150 applications and uses a press-in design with a threaded stud for secure suspension connection. The assembly arrives pre-greased and includes a grease fitting, dust boot, castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware for a complete service replacement. If you are replacing worn front suspension components on a Ford F-150, TXMS40557 provides a direct-fit service part for the upper control arm location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Symptoms\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 suspension play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible boot damage or grease loss at the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or worn upper suspension articulation on a Ford F-150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the vehicle is a 2017-2020 Ford F-150 with the front upper ball joint application before installation. Because this is a press-in design, proper suspension service tools are required for removal and installation. Inspect the mating control arm and surrounding hardware for wear, and verify torque specifications during reassembly. The included grease fitting allows future lubrication service after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMevotech TTX parts are engineered for demanding suspension service and are built with durability-focused materials and serviceable design features. TXMS40557 is supplied as a complete ball joint assembly with pre-greasing and included service hardware for a cleaner replacement process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mevotech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52431254192309,"sku":"FSWG-TXMS40557","price":42.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ME_TXMS40557_Fro.jpg?v=1777847411","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/mevotech-txms40557-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}