What is the benefit of a greaseable ball joint?

A greaseable ball joint allows you to introduce fresh lubricant and flush out contaminants like dirt and water. This helps reduce corrosion and wear, promoting a longer service life for the component.

How does the Gusher Bearing design help?

The Gusher Bearing is a metal-to-metal design that permits grease to flow through the bearing surface. This continuous lubrication helps reduce friction and heat buildup, contributing to reduced wear and extended durability.

Does this ball joint come with all necessary hardware?

This listing is for the Moog K500049 front lower ball joint. Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for a complete list of included hardware and any additional items you may need for installation.

2001-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Ball Joint

Name: MOOG 01-03 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Front Lower Ball Joint
Brand: Moog
SKU: moog-moog-01-03-dodge-ram-1500-van-front-lower-ball-joint-t14-640871
Price: 63.91 USD
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MOOG 01-03 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Front Lower Ball Joint

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Fits 2001-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van. Moog front lower ball joint restores like-new steering with a greaseable socket.

Key Features

Fits 2001-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van.
Moog's Gusher Bearing design allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, reducing friction and extending life.
Heat-treated ball studs meet or exceed OE requirements for strength and fatigue resistance.
Greaseable socket allows for flushing contaminants and maintaining lubrication.
Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear.
Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear.

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Product Details

If you're working on the front end of your 2001-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, this Moog front lower ball joint is what you need to get things back to feeling right. A worn ball joint can cause sloppy steering, uneven tire wear, and even noise over bumps, so replacing it is key to restoring that solid, connected feel to your steering wheel.

Moog builds these with a Gusher Bearing, which is a metal-to-metal design that lets grease flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and keeps the joint lubricated for a longer life. The ball stud itself is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment specs, making it strong and resistant to premature failure. Plus, it's greaseable, so you can flush out contaminants and keep it well-lubricated, which is always a good idea for suspension parts.

You'll find that the tolerances are precise, making installation straightforward and helping ensure your steering alignment is spot on afterward. It also includes a Belleville preload washer that helps keep the bearing package tight as the part wears over time, which helps maintain a good feel in the steering.