Keep the steering tight and the suspension located under punishing loads with the Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Ball Joint (BJ86375RD), a front lower ball joint from Dorman's RD "rugged duty" chassis line built for severe-duty service. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement across a wide Ford, Lincoln, Mazda and Mercury range — including the 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1995-2010 Ford Explorer, 1998-2012 Ford Ranger, 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, 1998-2008 Mazda B3000 and 1997-2010 Mercury Mountaineer. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application list.
Rugged-duty design: engineered for vehicles used in off-road work, heavy hauling, towing and other demanding commercial service.
Quenched and tempered steel housing: upgraded over simple normalized steel and finished with an exclusive protective coating for added durability and corrosion resistance.
Hardware included: the necessary mounting hardware ships in the box and carries a corrosion-resistant coating.
Pre-loaded with grease: where applicable, each joint is packed with premium grease in a specially-designed grease boot with molded-in standoffs to help keep lubrication in place.
Designed to match the fit of the OE design on the specified severe-duty applications. Signs a ball joint may need replacing include clunking or knocking over bumps, wandering or loose steering, and uneven front tire wear.
It's a front lower suspension ball joint that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing controlled movement while helping locate the wheel and support suspension loads.
What makes the Dorman RD line different?
RD stands for "rugged duty." These parts use a quenched and tempered steel housing with an exclusive protective coating, engineered for severe-duty off-road, hauling and towing service.
Does it come with mounting hardware?
Yes. The necessary mounting hardware is included and also carries a corrosion-resistant coating.
Is it pre-greased?
Where applicable, each joint is pre-loaded with premium grease in a specially-designed grease boot with molded-in standoffs to help keep lubrication where it belongs.
How do I know if my ball joint is failing?
Common signs include clunking or knocking over bumps, wandering or loose steering, and uneven front tire wear. Have the suspension inspected to confirm the cause before replacing.
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WARNING:
These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
