MOOG RK643073 front right upper control arm with ball joint for the 2011-2018 Ram 1500 and other vehicles connects the steering knuckle to the chassis. The forged steel arm is a single assembly with the ball joint, also called a control arm and ball joint assembly.
- Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment
- Rubber bushings built for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
- Pre-installed ball joint with a sealed socket for maintenance-free operation
- Ball stud shape that ensures fatigue life
- Heat treated to inhibit premature failure
- Coated studs for corrosion protection
Quick facts
- Part: MOOG RK643073 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2011-2018 Ram 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front right upper
- Material: Forged steel control arm, rubber bushings
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or steering that wanders can mean a worn arm, bushing or ball joint. These signs alone do not prove the arm is the problem; a loose tie rod end can also produce a clunk.
Fits
It is a control arm for the 2011-2018 Ram 1500, and it also fits the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic. Upper arms usually get changed as a left and right pair, but this listing is one arm for the front right, so the left side is ordered separately. The front right upper position on the 2011-2018 Ram 1500 takes one arm.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right upper
- Quantity per application: 1
- Maximum length: 11.377 in
Build and materials
- Control arm material: forged steel
- Bushing material: rubber
- Ball joint stud type: threaded
- Ball joint and bushings: included
- Adjustable: no
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One front right upper control arm with its ball joint and rubber bushings.
Interchange: 810-18016B · 810-324597B · 522-468
4877202AA · 55398404AA · 68163960AD · 68227900AB · 68227900AC · TC5220 · CB81228PR · CA8730 · 8CB25175 · CMS251058 · JTC2053
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
810-18016B, 810-324597B, 4877202AA, 55398404AA, 68163960AD, 68227900AB, 68227900AC, TC5220, 522-468, CB81228PR, CA8730, 8CB25175, CMS251058, JTC2053
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an upper control arm for the 2011-2018 Ram 1500?
Yes. MOOG RK643073 is a front right upper control arm for the 2011-2018 Ram 1500, and it also fits the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic.
Does RK643073 include a MOOG control arm bushing?
Yes. MOOG RK643073 comes with rubber bushings and the ball joint already part of the arm, so there is nothing extra to buy for those.
What is this MOOG control arm made of?
MOOG RK643073 has a forged steel arm with rubber bushings and a threaded ball joint stud. The studs are coated for corrosion protection.
What are signs a MOOG upper control arm is wearing out?
A clunk over bumps, uneven tire wear or vague steering can mean the arm, its bushings or the ball joint are worn. A shop can check the joint and bushings for play.
Is 68227900AB an interchange number for this arm?
Yes. 68227900AB is one of the other brand and OE numbers that MOOG RK643073 replaces.
