Dorman 533-165 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 533-165 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-165 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower placement
- Steel construction with a gray finish
- Dust boot included with rubber boot material
- Greaseable design with grease fitting included
- Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Part number 533-165 for direct catalog lookup
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered for front lower suspension service where a worn joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud support OE-style replacement on the listed vehicles, while the included dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. For shoppers searching for a front lower ball joint for 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, or 1983 Chevrolet S10 applications, 533-165 provides a direct-fit service part for the specified chassis.
This part cross-references Delphi TC2561 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Restoring tight front suspension movement after ball joint wear
- Reducing looseness or clunking from the front lower suspension
- Addressing uneven tire wear caused by excessive joint play
- Correcting steering wander linked to worn front suspension components
- Replacing a damaged OE-style front lower ball joint on supported vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment before installation, since this part is listed for specific vehicle and position combinations only. The bolt-in, threaded design and tapered stud require proper alignment of the mounting points and correct torque on the castle nut and hardware. Inspect the surrounding control arm, fasteners, and steering components during replacement to confirm the new joint is installed into a sound suspension assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. Part number 533-165 is built as a standard replacement component for front lower suspension service.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, Front Lower
- Fits 1980-1985 Cadillac Seville, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15 Jimmy, Front Lower
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$11.64Dorman 533-165 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 533-165 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-165 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower placement
- Steel construction with a gray finish
- Dust boot included with rubber boot material
- Greaseable design with grease fitting included
- Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Part number 533-165 for direct catalog lookup
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered for front lower suspension service where a worn joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud support OE-style replacement on the listed vehicles, while the included dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. For shoppers searching for a front lower ball joint for 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, or 1983 Chevrolet S10 applications, 533-165 provides a direct-fit service part for the specified chassis.
This part cross-references Delphi TC2561 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Restoring tight front suspension movement after ball joint wear
- Reducing looseness or clunking from the front lower suspension
- Addressing uneven tire wear caused by excessive joint play
- Correcting steering wander linked to worn front suspension components
- Replacing a damaged OE-style front lower ball joint on supported vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment before installation, since this part is listed for specific vehicle and position combinations only. The bolt-in, threaded design and tapered stud require proper alignment of the mounting points and correct torque on the castle nut and hardware. Inspect the surrounding control arm, fasteners, and steering components during replacement to confirm the new joint is installed into a sound suspension assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. Part number 533-165 is built as a standard replacement component for front lower suspension service.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, Front Lower
- Fits 1980-1985 Cadillac Seville, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15 Jimmy, Front Lower
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Dorman 533-165 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 533-165 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on specific vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on applications such as Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy.
Key Features
- Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower placement
- Steel construction with a gray finish
- Dust boot included with rubber boot material
- Greaseable design with grease fitting included
- Castle nut, cotter pin hole, and mounting hardware included
- Tapered stud design with 12 mm wrench size
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Part number 533-165 for direct catalog lookup
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is engineered for front lower suspension service where a worn joint can affect steering response, tire wear, and front-end stability. The steel body, threaded mounting type, and tapered stud support OE-style replacement on the listed vehicles, while the included dust boot helps protect the joint from road contamination. For shoppers searching for a front lower ball joint for 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, or 1983 Chevrolet S10 applications, 533-165 provides a direct-fit service part for the specified chassis.
This part cross-references Delphi TC2561 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Restoring tight front suspension movement after ball joint wear
- Reducing looseness or clunking from the front lower suspension
- Addressing uneven tire wear caused by excessive joint play
- Correcting steering wander linked to worn front suspension components
- Replacing a damaged OE-style front lower ball joint on supported vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment before installation, since this part is listed for specific vehicle and position combinations only. The bolt-in, threaded design and tapered stud require proper alignment of the mounting points and correct torque on the castle nut and hardware. Inspect the surrounding control arm, fasteners, and steering components during replacement to confirm the new joint is installed into a sound suspension assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman states that this suspension ball joint is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. Part number 533-165 is built as a standard replacement component for front lower suspension service.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, Front Lower
- Fits 1980-1985 Cadillac Seville, Front Lower
- Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15, Front Lower
- Fits 1983 GMC S15 Jimmy, Front Lower
