QuickSteer Suspension Ball Joint P/N:K7242

Tighten up a worn front end with the MOOG Chassis Suspension Ball Joint K7242, a front upper Dodge Dakota ball joint engineered to drop in as a direct-fit replacement on the 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota and 1998-1999 Dodge Durango. Designed for OE fit and function, this MOOG CHASSIS ball joint pivots the steering knuckle and connects the upper control arm to the knuckle so the wheel can turn and travel while the suspension locates the front end.

• PROBLEM SOLVER Gusher Bearing: a metal-to-metal design that adds strength and lets grease flow through the bearing surface to reduce friction and promote long life.
• Greaseable socket: new lubricant flushes contaminants out, helping reduce corrosion and wear.
• Heat-treated ball stud: heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength, with heavy-duty gauge steel construction.
• Belleville preload washer & pressed-in cover plate: the washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear, while the premium boot and pressed-in cover plate seal out debris and contaminants.

Replacement helps restore vehicle handling. This part is cataloged under both the MOOG and QuickSteer K7242 numbers. Ball joints wear on both sides, so inspecting the opposite joint at the same time is good practice.