Dorman CB81237RD front left upper control arm with ball joint for the 2006-2023 Dodge Charger and other vehicles replaces the arm and its ball joint as one unit. This Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is aimed at vehicles that cannot afford downtime.
- Dorman RD (rugged duty) line for severe-duty service such as off-road work, heavy hauling and towing
- Ball joint housing made of quenched and tempered steel with an exclusive protective coating
- Included hardware has a corrosion-resistant coating
- Polychloroprene dust boot with molded-in standoffs to help keep grease in place
- Greaseable ball joint with a Zerk fitting for regular maintenance
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman CB81237RD control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2006-2023 Dodge Charger and other vehicles
- Position: Front left upper
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose steering, uneven tire wear or a torn ball joint boot can mean the arm or its ball joint is worn. A worn shock, a worn lower arm or a loose tie rod end can cause similar signs, so find the cause before buying. This listing is one arm for the front left upper position; the right side is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. On the 2006-2023 Dodge Charger, this position takes one arm.
Fits
This arm is listed for a wide range of Chrysler and Dodge models, led by the 2006-2023 Dodge Charger, the 2005-2023 Chrysler 300 and the 2008-2023 Dodge Challenger. Owners of other models can look up their car in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left upper
- Quantity at this position: 1
- Length: 264.7 mm
- Maximum width: 179 mm
- Distance between bushings: 179 mm
- Bushing length: 60 mm
- Bushing inside diameter: 12.5 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.5 mm
- Cone outside diameter: 12.9 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 22 mm
- Thread: 12 mm diameter, 1.75 mm pitch, right-hand
Build and materials
- Construction: casting/forged
- Material: steel
- Finish: powder coated
- Ball joint: press-in mounting, threaded stud, installed in the arm
- Boot material: polychloroprene
- Greaseable and pre-greased
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with its ball joint installed, one Zerk fitting, one castle nut and one cotter pin. Bushings are included.
Installation notes
- The ball joint comes installed on the arm and pre-greased, which streamlines installation.
- Necessary mounting hardware is included.
Interchange: 4782665AC · 4782665AE · 4782665AF · 68045131AC · 68045131AD · 68045131AE · 68487351AA · CK622735 · CTXMS25117
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4782665AC, 4782665AE, 4782665AF, 68045131AC, 68045131AD, 68045131AE, 68487351AA, CK622735, CTXMS25117
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CB81237RD the Dodge Charger control arm for the 2006-2023 front left upper position?
Yes. Dorman CB81237RD fits the 2006-2023 Dodge Charger at the front left upper position. The right side is a separate part.
Does this Chrysler 300 control arm fit the 2005-2023 Chrysler 300?
Yes. This front left upper arm is listed for the 2005-2023 Chrysler 300. For other models, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What comes with the Dorman control arm?
Dorman CB81237RD comes with the ball joint already installed, plus a Zerk fitting, a castle nut and a cotter pin. Bushings are included as well.
What are the stud thread and mounting type of this control arm's ball joint?
The ball joint stud is threaded, 12 mm with a 1.75 mm pitch and a right-hand direction. The joint is a press-in type, installed in the arm.
Is 68045131AC an interchange number for this control arm?
Yes. 68045131AC is one of the numbers Dorman CB81237RD replaces, along with 4782665AC and CK622735.
