Dorman 520-316 front right upper control arm with ball joint for the 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van and other vehicles connects the wheel assembly to the frame and pivots on its ball joint. This Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly replaces the arm and its joint as one unit.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Pre-installed ball joint and bushings save time and labor
- Steel casting/forged arm with rubber bushings
- Threaded ball joint stud, 14 mm thread diameter, supplied pre-greased
- Additional coatings resist rust and corrosion
- Tested in an evaluation process aimed at a smooth ride and directional stability
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 520-316 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van and other vehicles
- Position: Front right upper
- Material: Steel (control arm), rubber (bushings)
- Condition: New
Wear in a Dorman control arm can show up as a clunk over bumps, vague steering or uneven front tire wear. A loose tie rod end, a worn sway bar link, a tired strut or a failing wheel bearing can be behind these signs too, so track down the cause before you buy an arm.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van and the 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van, and it is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. If your own year and model is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front right upper
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 (this side)
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.3 mm
- Ball joint thread diameter: 14 mm
- Maximum width: 288.5 mm
- Maximum length: 237 mm
Build and materials
- Control arm type: Casting/Forged
- Control arm material: Steel
- Bushing material: Rubber
- Ball joint stud: Threaded
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Thailand
In the box
One control arm with ball joint and mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included. This listing is one arm for the front right, and the vehicle takes one arm on that side; the front left is a separate part ordered on its own, and the two are normally replaced together.
Interchange: 4210872-R
4210872 · 4210872AB · 4210872AD · 4210872AE · 4210874 · 4210874AB · 5134384AA · TC7680 · CA12243 · CK620316 · RK620316 · FA4213 · GS20381 · CMS20381 · 2605340 · 8CB25038 · SRK620316
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4210872, 4210872AB, 4210872AD, 4210872AE, 4210874, 4210874AB, 5134384AA, TC7680, CA12243, CK620316, RK620316, FA4213, GS20381, CMS20381, 2605340, 8CB25038, SRK620316, 4210872-R
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman upper control arm 520-316 made for the 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van?
Yes. Dorman 520-316 is the front right upper control arm with ball joint for the 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van, and that side takes one.
Are the Dorman control arm bushings already installed on this arm?
Yes. The rubber bushings and ball joint come installed on the arm, and mounting hardware is included, but a grease fitting is not.
What ball joint stud does this Dorman suspension control arm have?
Dorman 520-316 has a threaded ball joint stud with a 14 mm thread diameter, and the arm's mounting hole measures 12.3 mm. The ball joint comes pre-greased.
Which signs can mean the ball joint on this front right control arm is wearing out?
Clunking over bumps, a loose steering feel or one front tire wearing unevenly can be signs. Checking play in the joint means raising the vehicle, so a shop should do that test.
Is 4210872AB the same part as Dorman 520-316?
Yes. 4210872AB is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 520-316, along with 4210872, 4210874 and several others shown on the Interchange line.
