Dorman CB850124RD front right lower control arm with ball joint for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and other vehicles connects the front right wheel to the chassis through its installed ball joint. The assembly is meant for severe-duty service and replaces a damaged or failed original arm and ball joint.
- Dorman RD line, short for rugged duty, for off-road work, heavy hauling and towing
- Ball joint housing of quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating
- Cast iron control arm with a powder-coated finish
- Pre-greased, greaseable ball joint with a polychloroprene dust boot
- Included hardware has a corrosion-resistant coating
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman CB850124RD 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: Cast iron
- Condition: New
A clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering or uneven front tire wear can mean this arm or its ball joint is worn, though a worn sway bar link or strut mount can be behind the same signs. This listing is one arm for the front right; the front left is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. The 2011-2019 Ford Explorer takes one on the front right.
Fits
This control arm for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer also fits the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right lower
- Control arm length: 352.7 mm
- Control arm maximum width: 395.9 mm
- Distance between bushings: 395.9 mm
- Bushing length: 60 mm
- Bushing inside diameter: 12.7 mm and 16.3 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 12.7 mm and 16.3 mm
- Mounting hole quantity: 3
- Ball joint stud length: 44 mm
- Ball joint thread: 16 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch, clockwise (right)
- Cone outside diameter: 16 mm
Build and materials
- Type: control arm with installed ball joint, greaseable and pre-greased
- Control arm material: cast iron
- Bushing material: steel
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Finish: powder coated
- Ball joint stud type: threaded
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with bushings and the ball joint installed, one Zerk fitting, one castle nut and one cotter pin.
Interchange: BB5Z3078A · BB5Z3078B · GB5Z3078A · GB5Z3078C · GB5Z3078D · GB5Z3078E · RK622215
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
BB5Z3078A, BB5Z3078B, GB5Z3078A, GB5Z3078C, GB5Z3078D, GB5Z3078E, RK622215
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman lower control arm right for the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility?
Yes. Dorman CB850124RD is the front right lower control arm for the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer; the front left side is a separate part.
Are the Dorman control arm bushings included with this arm?
Yes. Dorman CB850124RD includes its steel bushings, which are 60 mm long, plus the ball joint, a Zerk fitting, a castle nut and a cotter pin.
Does this Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly have a grease fitting?
Yes. A Zerk fitting is included, and the ball joint is pre-greased and greaseable, with a polychloroprene dust boot over the joint.
What does RD mean on this Dorman control arm?
RD stands for rugged duty, a Dorman line for off-road work, heavy hauling and towing. The ball joint housing is quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating.
How can I tell if this lower control arm's ball joint is worn?
A torn dust boot or leaking grease you can see, a clunk over bumps or loose steering can point to wear. A shop can test joint play safely; have a worn joint replaced promptly.
