Dorman B6696RD Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
Dorman RD Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman RD B6696RD is a threaded, press-in front upper suspension ball joint built for severe-duty service. It is engineered for heavy hauling, towing, off-road work, and other demanding use where front-end reliability matters on Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Express, Savana, and related applications.
The RD line, or Rugged Duty, is Dorman’s severe-service chassis program. For this ball joint, the housing uses quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating for added corrosion resistance, and the assembly includes a dust boot, castle nut, and mounting hardware with corrosion-resistant finishing. The joint is greaseable and uses a premium boot design to help retain lubrication during service.
- Front upper suspension ball joint for specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer applications
- Quenched and tempered steel housing for severe-duty use
- Protective coating for improved corrosion resistance
- Threaded, press-in design with taper stud and cotter pin hole
- Greaseable construction with dust boot included
- Castle nut and mounting hardware included
- Premium suspension grade type for heavy-service chassis demands
Vehicle Fitment and Cross Reference
Compatible with 1999-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD Classic, Silverado 2500 HD Classic, Silverado 3500 Classic, Avalanche 2500, Express 2500, and Express 3500 front upper applications. Also fits 2000-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 2001-2024 GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500, Sierra 3500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD Classic, Sierra 2500 HD Classic, Sierra 3500 Classic, 2003-2024 GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, plus 2003-2009 Hummer H2 front upper positions.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6696 and K100108 for the same application. Part number B6696RD is also listed against OE-style interchange references including JBJ849 and JBJ926.
Common Repair Uses
- Front-end looseness or play at the upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping from the front suspension over bumps
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering and suspension joints
- Restoring steering stability on heavy-duty trucks and vans
- Replacing a failed original upper ball joint on severe-duty vehicles
Installation Notes and Quality
Install in the front upper position only on the listed applications. Verify the press-in fit, threaded stud engagement, and taper-seat alignment before final torque. Because this joint is greaseable, routine lubrication service helps maintain joint performance in demanding use. Part number B6696RD is part of Dorman RD, the Rugged Duty chassis line developed for vehicles that see repeated towing, hauling, and off-road service.
Dorman RD components are built for severe-duty chassis applications and use corrosion-resistant materials and coatings to support long-term service in demanding environments.
Dorman B6696RD Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
Dorman RD Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman RD B6696RD is a threaded, press-in front upper suspension ball joint built for severe-duty service. It is engineered for heavy hauling, towing, off-road work, and other demanding use where front-end reliability matters on Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Express, Savana, and related applications.
The RD line, or Rugged Duty, is Dorman’s severe-service chassis program. For this ball joint, the housing uses quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating for added corrosion resistance, and the assembly includes a dust boot, castle nut, and mounting hardware with corrosion-resistant finishing. The joint is greaseable and uses a premium boot design to help retain lubrication during service.
- Front upper suspension ball joint for specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer applications
- Quenched and tempered steel housing for severe-duty use
- Protective coating for improved corrosion resistance
- Threaded, press-in design with taper stud and cotter pin hole
- Greaseable construction with dust boot included
- Castle nut and mounting hardware included
- Premium suspension grade type for heavy-service chassis demands
Vehicle Fitment and Cross Reference
Compatible with 1999-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD Classic, Silverado 2500 HD Classic, Silverado 3500 Classic, Avalanche 2500, Express 2500, and Express 3500 front upper applications. Also fits 2000-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 2001-2024 GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500, Sierra 3500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD Classic, Sierra 2500 HD Classic, Sierra 3500 Classic, 2003-2024 GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, plus 2003-2009 Hummer H2 front upper positions.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6696 and K100108 for the same application. Part number B6696RD is also listed against OE-style interchange references including JBJ849 and JBJ926.
Common Repair Uses
- Front-end looseness or play at the upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping from the front suspension over bumps
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering and suspension joints
- Restoring steering stability on heavy-duty trucks and vans
- Replacing a failed original upper ball joint on severe-duty vehicles
Installation Notes and Quality
Install in the front upper position only on the listed applications. Verify the press-in fit, threaded stud engagement, and taper-seat alignment before final torque. Because this joint is greaseable, routine lubrication service helps maintain joint performance in demanding use. Part number B6696RD is part of Dorman RD, the Rugged Duty chassis line developed for vehicles that see repeated towing, hauling, and off-road service.
Dorman RD components are built for severe-duty chassis applications and use corrosion-resistant materials and coatings to support long-term service in demanding environments.
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Dorman RD Front Upper Ball Joint
Dorman RD B6696RD is a threaded, press-in front upper suspension ball joint built for severe-duty service. It is engineered for heavy hauling, towing, off-road work, and other demanding use where front-end reliability matters on Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Express, Savana, and related applications.
The RD line, or Rugged Duty, is Dorman’s severe-service chassis program. For this ball joint, the housing uses quenched and tempered steel with a protective coating for added corrosion resistance, and the assembly includes a dust boot, castle nut, and mounting hardware with corrosion-resistant finishing. The joint is greaseable and uses a premium boot design to help retain lubrication during service.
- Front upper suspension ball joint for specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer applications
- Quenched and tempered steel housing for severe-duty use
- Protective coating for improved corrosion resistance
- Threaded, press-in design with taper stud and cotter pin hole
- Greaseable construction with dust boot included
- Castle nut and mounting hardware included
- Premium suspension grade type for heavy-service chassis demands
Vehicle Fitment and Cross Reference
Compatible with 1999-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD, Silverado 1500 HD Classic, Silverado 2500 HD Classic, Silverado 3500 Classic, Avalanche 2500, Express 2500, and Express 3500 front upper applications. Also fits 2000-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 2001-2024 GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500, Sierra 3500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD Classic, Sierra 2500 HD Classic, Sierra 3500 Classic, 2003-2024 GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, plus 2003-2009 Hummer H2 front upper positions.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6696 and K100108 for the same application. Part number B6696RD is also listed against OE-style interchange references including JBJ849 and JBJ926.
Common Repair Uses
- Front-end looseness or play at the upper ball joint
- Clunking or popping from the front suspension over bumps
- Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering and suspension joints
- Restoring steering stability on heavy-duty trucks and vans
- Replacing a failed original upper ball joint on severe-duty vehicles
Installation Notes and Quality
Install in the front upper position only on the listed applications. Verify the press-in fit, threaded stud engagement, and taper-seat alignment before final torque. Because this joint is greaseable, routine lubrication service helps maintain joint performance in demanding use. Part number B6696RD is part of Dorman RD, the Rugged Duty chassis line developed for vehicles that see repeated towing, hauling, and off-road service.
Dorman RD components are built for severe-duty chassis applications and use corrosion-resistant materials and coatings to support long-term service in demanding environments.
