{"product_id":"suspensia-x15bj0427-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Suspensia X15BJ0427 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFront Upper Suspension Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspensia X15BJ0427 is a front upper suspension ball joint built for direct OE fit and OE look applications. It is engineered with a steel housing, threaded stud, and bolted attachment method for service on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms, including Ford Pinto, Thunderbird, LTD, and Mercury Cougar applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel housing and steel construction for durable chassis service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased design for ready-to-install service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable with grease fitting included for maintenance access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber dust boot included to help protect the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle nut and cotter pin included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9\/16\" stud thread size with taper attachment type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 mounting holes with bolted attachment method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite bearing material and black boot finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Suspensia X15BJ0427 suspension ball joint is manufactured for OE-style chassis replacement in the North American aftermarket. Suspensia states its chassis parts are produced in a large automated OE manufacturing facility in Turkiye and built to OE or better quality standards. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8212 and Delphi TC5399 for the same application. It is a direct-fit front upper ball joint for vehicles such as Ford Pinto, Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Bobcat, Mercury Cougar, Ford LTD, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mercury Colony Park, Mercury Marauder, and related applications listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or play at the upper control arm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from worn suspension joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear caused by excessive suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering wander or reduced road feel from worn chassis components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failures related to worn front upper ball joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1972-1980 Ford Pinto, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1958-1979 Ford Thunderbird, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1970-1979 Lincoln Continental, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1976-1979 Mercury Bobcat, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1974-1979 Mercury Cougar, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1965-1978 Ford LTD, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1975-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1967-1978 Mercury Marquis, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1972-1976 Mercury Montego, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1957-1974 Mercury Colony Park, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1963-1966 Mercury Marauder, front upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the front upper position and stud thread size before installation. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin during assembly, and confirm the taper seat is clean and properly aligned before tightening. Because this is a greaseable joint, service the fitting after installation according to your maintenance schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspensia manufactures chassis parts in an IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 50001:2018 certified facility. The brand positions this part as an OE-fit replacement for long-service suspension repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suspensia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52420804444341,"sku":"HDHN-X15BJ0427","price":27.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/IZ_X15BJ0427_Fro.jpg?v=1777816148","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/suspensia-x15bj0427-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}