Dorman 533-305 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Dorman 533-305 Suspension Ball Joint

Dorman 533-305 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for specific front lower applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style service on the Nissan 280ZX and Nissan 810.

Key Features

• Threaded, bolt-in suspension ball joint for front lower mounting
• Steel construction with a grey finish
• Dust boot included with rubber boot material
• Greaseable design with no grease fitting included
• Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
• Standard suspension grade replacement
• Wrench size: 12 mm
• Stud type: tapered

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 533-305, is made for direct replacement in front lower suspension locations on 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX and 1977-1980 Nissan 810 models. The steel body, threaded design, and bolt-in mounting style support a secure installation where the original joint has worn, loosened, or developed excess play. A dust boot is included to help protect the joint from road contamination, and the tapered stud design matches the intended suspension interface. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-3419 and Delphi TC5112 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring front suspension joint integrity on a worn Nissan 280ZX front lower assembly
• Replacing a loose or noisy front lower ball joint on a Nissan 810
• Addressing steering wander caused by excess suspension play
• Correcting clunking or popping from the front lower suspension area
• Replacing a damaged dust boot or corroded joint assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front lower fitment before installation on 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX and 1977-1980 Nissan 810 applications. Confirm the threaded mounting style, tapered stud interface, and 12 mm wrench size match the original hardware and knuckle design. Inspect the surrounding control arm and mounting points for wear before installing Dorman 533-305, and align the cotter pin hole during final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this suspension ball joint as a standard replacement part and subjects it to testing for dependable service on the specified vehicles. Part number 533-305 is built to replace the original equipment ball joint on the listed Nissan front lower applications.