Dorman 540-083 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 540-083 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 540-083 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front lower applications on a wide range of GM, Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, and Isuzu vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement performance on specific vehicles, including Chevrolet S10, Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird applications.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Press-in mounting type with threaded design
- Dust boot included for joint protection
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- 12 mm wrench size
- Tapered stud design with 35.5 mm stud thread length
- Grease fitting not included; greaseable design not provided
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 540-083, is made from steel and engineered as a direct replacement for front lower suspension service. The press-in mounting style and threaded body match the needs of many classic and late-model rear-wheel-drive and truck-based platforms. It is a practical choice for restoring steering response and suspension geometry on vehicles such as Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet S10, and Pontiac Firebird.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6145T and Delphi TC1601 for the same application.
What This Ball Joint Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
- Steering wander or reduced directional stability
- Restoration work on compatible Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, and Isuzu models
Installation Notes and Fitment
Fits 1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, front lower. Fits 1992-2004 GMC Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, front lower. Fits 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Pontiac Firebird, front lower. Fits 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre, front lower. Fits 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, front lower. Fits 1992-1996 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower, wo/Police Package. Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, front lower. Fits 1977-1994 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower. Fits 1983-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front lower. Fits 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham, front lower. Fits 1977-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1983-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1988-1990 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1982-1990 GMC S15, front lower. Fits 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Buick Regal, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, front lower. Fits 1977-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac DeVille, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Oldsmobile 98, front lower. Fits 1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, front lower. Fits 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1975-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Buick Century, front lower. Fits 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Laurentian, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Pontiac LeMans, front lower. Fits 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, front lower. Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, front lower. Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, front lower. Fits 1973 Pontiac GTO, front lower. Fits 1971 Pontiac GTO, front lower.
Before installation, verify the front lower suspension configuration, press-fit bore condition, and stud taper match the original part. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are important for correct seating and alignment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable service on the listed applications. The premium suspension grade construction, dust boot, and OE-style hardware details support consistent fitment on the specified vehicles.
Dorman 540-083 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower
Dorman 540-083 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 540-083 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front lower applications on a wide range of GM, Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, and Isuzu vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement performance on specific vehicles, including Chevrolet S10, Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird applications.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Press-in mounting type with threaded design
- Dust boot included for joint protection
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- 12 mm wrench size
- Tapered stud design with 35.5 mm stud thread length
- Grease fitting not included; greaseable design not provided
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 540-083, is made from steel and engineered as a direct replacement for front lower suspension service. The press-in mounting style and threaded body match the needs of many classic and late-model rear-wheel-drive and truck-based platforms. It is a practical choice for restoring steering response and suspension geometry on vehicles such as Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet S10, and Pontiac Firebird.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6145T and Delphi TC1601 for the same application.
What This Ball Joint Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
- Steering wander or reduced directional stability
- Restoration work on compatible Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, and Isuzu models
Installation Notes and Fitment
Fits 1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, front lower. Fits 1992-2004 GMC Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, front lower. Fits 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Pontiac Firebird, front lower. Fits 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre, front lower. Fits 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, front lower. Fits 1992-1996 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower, wo/Police Package. Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, front lower. Fits 1977-1994 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower. Fits 1983-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front lower. Fits 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham, front lower. Fits 1977-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1983-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1988-1990 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1982-1990 GMC S15, front lower. Fits 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Buick Regal, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, front lower. Fits 1977-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac DeVille, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Oldsmobile 98, front lower. Fits 1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, front lower. Fits 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1975-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Buick Century, front lower. Fits 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Laurentian, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Pontiac LeMans, front lower. Fits 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, front lower. Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, front lower. Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, front lower. Fits 1973 Pontiac GTO, front lower. Fits 1971 Pontiac GTO, front lower.
Before installation, verify the front lower suspension configuration, press-fit bore condition, and stud taper match the original part. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are important for correct seating and alignment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable service on the listed applications. The premium suspension grade construction, dust boot, and OE-style hardware details support consistent fitment on the specified vehicles.
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Dorman 540-083 Front Lower Ball Joint
Dorman 540-083 is a threaded, press-in suspension ball joint built for front lower applications on a wide range of GM, Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, and Isuzu vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable OE-style replacement performance on specific vehicles, including Chevrolet S10, Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird applications.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a grey finish
- Press-in mounting type with threaded design
- Dust boot included for joint protection
- Castle nut included; cotter pin hole provided
- Premium suspension grade type
- 12 mm wrench size
- Tapered stud design with 35.5 mm stud thread length
- Grease fitting not included; greaseable design not provided
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman suspension ball joint, part number 540-083, is made from steel and engineered as a direct replacement for front lower suspension service. The press-in mounting style and threaded body match the needs of many classic and late-model rear-wheel-drive and truck-based platforms. It is a practical choice for restoring steering response and suspension geometry on vehicles such as Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet S10, and Pontiac Firebird.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6145T and Delphi TC1601 for the same application.
What This Ball Joint Helps Address
- Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
- Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
- Steering wander or reduced directional stability
- Restoration work on compatible Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, and Isuzu models
Installation Notes and Fitment
Fits 1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, front lower. Fits 1992-2004 GMC Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, front lower. Fits 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, front lower. Fits 1970-2002 Pontiac Firebird, front lower. Fits 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre, front lower. Fits 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, front lower. Fits 1992-1996 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front lower, exc. armored body. Fits 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, front lower. Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower, wo/Police Package. Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, front lower. Fits 1977-1994 Chevrolet Caprice, front lower. Fits 1983-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front lower. Fits 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham, front lower. Fits 1977-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1983-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy, front lower. Fits 1988-1990 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Buick LeSabre, front lower. Fits 1982-1990 GMC S15, front lower. Fits 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front lower. Fits 1973-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Buick Regal, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front lower. Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front lower. Fits 1973-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, front lower. Fits 1977-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, front lower. Fits 1977-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Cadillac DeVille, front lower. Fits 1977-1984 Oldsmobile 98, front lower. Fits 1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, front lower. Fits 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Chevrolet Malibu, front lower. Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, front lower. Fits 1975-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Buick Century, front lower. Fits 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, front lower. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Laurentian, front lower. Fits 1973-1981 Pontiac LeMans, front lower. Fits 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, front lower. Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, front lower. Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, front lower. Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, front lower. Fits 1973 Pontiac GTO, front lower. Fits 1971 Pontiac GTO, front lower.
Before installation, verify the front lower suspension configuration, press-fit bore condition, and stud taper match the original part. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are important for correct seating and alignment.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this ball joint as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing for reliable service on the listed applications. The premium suspension grade construction, dust boot, and OE-style hardware details support consistent fitment on the specified vehicles.
