Dorman BJ85045RD front lower ball joint for the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 and other vehicles replaces a worn or failed original joint on trucks that work hard.
- Part of the Dorman RD (rugged duty) line, engineered for severe-duty service such as off-road work, heavy hauling and towing
- Housing is quenched and tempered steel rather than simple normalized steel, with an exclusive protective coating for corrosion resistance
- Necessary hardware is included and has a corrosion-resistant coating
- Upgraded direct replacement designed to match the fit of the OE design in severe-duty applications, engineered for improved durability
A worn ball joint can show up as clunking over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear. With the engine off, you can look for a torn dust boot or grease seeping out. Other steering and suspension parts give similar signs, so find the cause before you replace the joint. This listing is one ball joint, and both sides are normally replaced together. These trucks take two, one on each side of the axle.
This Dorman ball joint fits the 2004-2008 Ford F-150, the 2004-2008 Ford Lobo and the 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Stud thread: 16 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch
- Stud thread length: 35.5 mm
- Stud tapered end diameters: 27.2 mm and 22 mm
- Stud taper: 2 in per foot
- Maximum outside diameter: 61 mm
- Wrench size: 12 mm
Build and materials
- Type: threaded, with a tapered stud
- Mounting type: press in
- Material: steel
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Greaseable: yes
- Cotter pin hole: yes
- Country of origin: Thailand
In the box
The ball joint, a castle nut and a retaining ring. Washers, mounting bolts, a mount plate and bushings are not included, so plan on new bolts and washers.
Installation notes
- Where applicable, the joint comes pre-loaded with grease in grease boots with molded-in standoffs, to keep lubrication in place and streamline installation.
Interchange: 2L1Z3050A · MCS0E7 · K80149 · TXK80149 · JBJ1035 · JBJ1177
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2L1Z3050A, MCS0E7, K80149, TXK80149, JBJ1035, JBJ1177
