Keep the steering tight and the front suspension controlled with the MOOG K8695T Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint — a pivoting joint that ties the control arm to the steering knuckle so the suspension can travel while the wheels steer. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement across a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mazda and Mercury trucks and SUVs, and is also cataloged under the QuickSteer brand as K8695T.
- Problem Solver Gusher Bearing: a metal-to-metal design that adds strength and lets grease flow through the bearing surface to reduce friction.
- Greaseable socket: new lubricant flushes out contaminants to reduce corrosion and wear.
- Pre-installed premium dust boot: shields the socket components from the dirt and water that cause wear.
- Belleville preload washer: helps keep the bearing package tight as it wears, while the heat-treated ball stud is built to match or exceed OE requirements.
Built from heavy-duty gauge steel and designed for OE fit and function, this non-adjustable joint installs as a press-in unit with a cotter-pin hole for the stud nut, and mounting hardware is included. Precision tolerances make for easy installation and steering alignment. Signs a ball joint may need replacing include clunking or knocking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, and uneven tire wear — diagnose the cause first, and if a worn ball joint is to blame, this replaces it. The listed applications use two per vehicle; sold individually, so order two for a complete replacement.
Fitment: 1995-2005 Ford Explorer [All]; 1997-2002 Ford Expedition [All]; 1997-2003 Ford F-150 [All]; 1997-1999 Ford F-250 [All]; 1997-2005 Mercury Mountaineer [All]; 1998-2001 Ford Ranger [All]; 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator [All]; 1998-2001 Mazda B3000 [All]; 1998-2001 Mazda B4000 [All]; 1999 Mazda B2500 [All]; 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport [All]; 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac [All]; 2002 Lincoln Blackwood [All]; 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage [All]. See the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
Manufacturer part number K8695T.
