Help restore tight, confident handling with the MOOG Chassis Suspension Ball Joint K500461 — a 2019-2023 Ford Ranger ball joint engineered to drop into the front upper suspension. It pivots the steering knuckle against the control arm, letting the wheel steer and travel while keeping the suspension located.
Problem Solver Gusher Bearing: a metal-to-metal design that adds strength and lets grease flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life.
Greaseable socket: lets you flush in fresh lubricant to push out contaminants, helping reduce corrosion and wear.
Heat-treated ball stud: heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to improve fatigue strength and inhibit premature failure.
Pre-installed dust boot: shields the socket components from dirt and water that cause wear.
A Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as the bearings wear, and a patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness. Precision tolerances make for a straightforward installation and steering alignment. Signs this ball joint may need replacing include clunking over bumps or during turns, wandering steering, and uneven front tire wear. Sold individually; replacing the left and right sides together is a common best practice for even, balanced wear.
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540040 · KB3Z3050A
