
Dorman 538-802 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 538-802 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-802 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Land Rover applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on Discovery, LR4, Range Rover Sport, and LR3 models with front lower fitment.
Key Features
- Threaded suspension ball joint for front lower installation
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Press-in mounting type with tapered stud design
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size
- Part number 538-802 for direct catalog reference
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on 2005-2016 Land Rover vehicles, including 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, and 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery. The steel body, rubber dust boot, and tapered stud support a direct OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. Part number 538-802 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K500148 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Front suspension looseness or play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability or wandering at the front end
- Inspection failure caused by excessive joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment by year, make, and model before installation. This press-in ball joint uses a threaded design and includes mounting hardware; it does not include a grease fitting, castle nut, cotter pin, bushings, or washers. The tapered stud and 12 mm wrench size should be matched to the vehicle’s service procedure, and the control arm should be inspected for wear before pressing in the new joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a tested replacement part for specific OE applications. The design focuses on fit, function, and durability for Land Rover front suspension service.
- Fits 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery, front lower
- Fits 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, front lower
- Fits 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, front lower
- Fits 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, front lower
Dorman 538-802 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 538-802 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-802 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Land Rover applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on Discovery, LR4, Range Rover Sport, and LR3 models with front lower fitment.
Key Features
- Threaded suspension ball joint for front lower installation
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Press-in mounting type with tapered stud design
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size
- Part number 538-802 for direct catalog reference
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on 2005-2016 Land Rover vehicles, including 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, and 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery. The steel body, rubber dust boot, and tapered stud support a direct OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. Part number 538-802 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K500148 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Front suspension looseness or play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability or wandering at the front end
- Inspection failure caused by excessive joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment by year, make, and model before installation. This press-in ball joint uses a threaded design and includes mounting hardware; it does not include a grease fitting, castle nut, cotter pin, bushings, or washers. The tapered stud and 12 mm wrench size should be matched to the vehicle’s service procedure, and the control arm should be inspected for wear before pressing in the new joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a tested replacement part for specific OE applications. The design focuses on fit, function, and durability for Land Rover front suspension service.
- Fits 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery, front lower
- Fits 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, front lower
- Fits 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, front lower
- Fits 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, front lower
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Dorman 538-802 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 538-802 is a threaded suspension ball joint built as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on select Land Rover applications. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on Discovery, LR4, Range Rover Sport, and LR3 models with front lower fitment.
Key Features
- Threaded suspension ball joint for front lower installation
- Steel construction with grey finish
- Rubber dust boot included
- Press-in mounting type with tapered stud design
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Mounting hardware included
- 12 mm wrench size
- Part number 538-802 for direct catalog reference
Detailed Description
This Dorman suspension ball joint is designed for front lower use on 2005-2016 Land Rover vehicles, including 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, and 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery. The steel body, rubber dust boot, and tapered stud support a direct OE-style replacement for worn front suspension joints. Part number 538-802 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K500148 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Front suspension looseness or play
- Clunking or knocking from the lower control arm area
- Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
- Steering instability or wandering at the front end
- Inspection failure caused by excessive joint wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify front lower fitment by year, make, and model before installation. This press-in ball joint uses a threaded design and includes mounting hardware; it does not include a grease fitting, castle nut, cotter pin, bushings, or washers. The tapered stud and 12 mm wrench size should be matched to the vehicle’s service procedure, and the control arm should be inspected for wear before pressing in the new joint.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a tested replacement part for specific OE applications. The design focuses on fit, function, and durability for Land Rover front suspension service.
- Fits 2014-2016 Land Rover Discovery, front lower
- Fits 2010-2016 Land Rover LR4, front lower
- Fits 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, front lower
- Fits 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, front lower












