Dorman 520-786 front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and other vehicles locates the front right wheel and pivots on its ball joint. This Dorman control arm arrives with the ball joint and bushings already installed, which saves time and labor.
- Powder-coated steel arm with additional coatings for rust and corrosion resistance
- Machined ball joint with a threaded stud and a polychloroprene dust boot
- Steel bushings and a polymer bearing
- Pre-greased ball joint that is not greaseable
- Evaluated in testing for a smooth ride and directional stability
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 520-786 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and other vehicles
- Position: Front right lower
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn arm or ball joint can show up as a clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear. These signs alone do not prove this arm is the problem, since a worn tie rod end can feel much the same. Front arms are normally replaced in pairs; this listing is one arm, for the front right, and the front left is a separate part.
Fits
It is a direct replacement for the original on the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. The 2011-2019 Ford Explorer takes one arm on the front right.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 for this side
- Control arm length: 353 mm
- Control arm maximum width: 397 mm, with 397 mm between bushings
- Ball joint stud: 16 mm thread diameter, 1.5 mm pitch, left-hand (counterclockwise), 43.04 mm long
- Cone outside diameter: 16.7 mm
- Mounting holes: 3, at 12.8 mm and 16.2 mm
- Bushing: 16.2 mm inside diameter, 59.8 mm long
Build and materials
- Construction: cast/forged
- Control arm material: steel
- Finish: powder coated
- Bushing material: steel
- Bearing material: polymer
- Dust boot: polychloroprene
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One control arm with the ball joint installed, plus one nut. A castle nut, cotter pin and grease fitting are not included, so plan on a new cotter pin, since old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: TC4036 · BB5Z3078A · BB5Z3078B · GB5Z3078A · GB5Z3078C · GB5Z3078D · GB5Z3078E · 6CB40487 · RK622215 · GS40186 · CMS40186 · 2607471 · X15CJ0062
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TC4036, BB5Z3078A, BB5Z3078B, GB5Z3078A, GB5Z3078C, GB5Z3078D, GB5Z3078E, 6CB40487, RK622215, GS40186, CMS40186, 2607471, X15CJ0062
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman 520-786 a 2011-2019 Ford Explorer control arm?
Yes. Dorman 520-786 is the front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, and it also fits the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility.
Do the Dorman control arm bushings come installed on this arm?
Yes, the bushings and ball joint arrive installed, and the box also holds one nut; a castle nut, cotter pin and grease fitting are not included.
Is the ball joint on the Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly greaseable?
No. Dorman 520-786 has a pre-greased ball joint that is not greaseable, with a 16 mm threaded stud (1.5 mm pitch) and a polychloroprene dust boot.
Where does a worn Dorman lower control arm show up while driving?
A worn arm or ball joint can bring a clunk over bumps, loose steering feel or uneven tire wear. A shop can check ball joint play and bushing condition.
What is the finish on the 520-786 arm?
Dorman 520-786 is a powder-coated steel arm, with additional coatings for rust and corrosion resistance.
