Dorman CB90078RD front right upper control arm with ball joint for the 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and other vehicles locates the front right wheel while the suspension moves. This Dorman suspension control arm and ball joint assembly has the ball joint already installed, so the arm and joint come as one piece.
- Dorman RD (rugged duty) line, engineered for severe-duty service such as off-road work, heavy hauling and towing
- Ball joint housing of quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating for corrosion resistance
- Steel control arm with a powder-coated finish and steel bushings included
- Polychloroprene dust boot with molded-in standoffs that help keep grease in the joint
- Greaseable ball joint with a Zerk fitting
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman CB90078RD control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front right upper
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn arm or ball joint can show up as a clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven tire wear. Worn shocks, tie rod ends, wheel bearings or other suspension bushings can be behind the same signs too, so find the cause before buying.
Fits
The 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the 2014-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe all take this arm, as do many other trucks and SUVs. Owners of other models can find their year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section. This listing is one arm for the front right upper; the 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes one at this position, the front left upper is ordered separately, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right upper
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 at this position
- Length: 246.2 mm
- Maximum width: 339.8 mm
- Distance between bushings: 229.8 mm
- Bushing length: 55 mm; bushing inside diameter: 14.3 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 14.3 mm; cone outside diameter: 14.7 mm
- Ball joint stud: threaded, 12 mm diameter, 1.75 mm pitch, right-hand, 25 mm long
Build and materials
- Construction: casting/forged
- Material: steel; bushing material: steel
- Finish: powder coated
- Ball joint mounting: machined, installed
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Pre-greased and greaseable
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with its ball joint, one castle nut, one lock nut, one cotter pin and one Zerk fitting.
Installation notes
- The ball joint comes pre-greased to streamline installation.
- Necessary hardware is included and has a corrosion-resistant coating.
Interchange: 23125969 · CK623126 · CTXMS501233
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
23125969, CK623126, CTXMS501233
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Tahoe control arm right for the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Yes, Dorman CB90078RD fits the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe in the front right upper position. The "Vehicles it fits" section covers other trucks and SUVs.
Are the Dorman control arm bushings included with this assembly?
Yes, this front right upper arm comes with steel bushings, along with the ball joint, a castle nut, a lock nut, a cotter pin and a Zerk fitting.
What thread does the ball joint stud on this Dorman suspension control arm use?
Dorman CB90078RD has a threaded stud of 12 mm diameter with a 1.75 mm pitch and right-hand direction. The stud is 25 mm long.
Does this Dorman control arm need to be greased?
Yes, the ball joint is greaseable. It arrives pre-greased, and the included Zerk fitting lets it be greased during regular maintenance.
What does RD mean on the packaging of this control arm?
RD stands for rugged duty, Dorman's line for off-road work, heavy hauling, towing and emergency vehicles. The ball joint housing is quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating.
