What is the benefit of a greaseable ball joint?

A greaseable ball joint allows you to flush out contaminants and add fresh lubricant. This process helps reduce corrosion and wear, contributing to a longer service life for the component.

How does the Gusher Bearing design improve performance?

The Gusher Bearing is a metal-to-metal design that allows grease to flow directly through the bearing surface. This continuous lubrication helps reduce friction and heat buildup, leading to improved durability and performance.

Does this ball joint come with all necessary hardware for installation?

This product includes the ball joint itself. It's recommended to refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for a complete list of any additional hardware or components that may be needed for proper installation.

2009 Kia Borrego Front Upper Ball Joint

Name: MOOG 09-11 Kia Borrego Front Upper Ball Joint
Brand: Moog
Price: 38.27 USD
Availability: InStock

MOOG 09-11 Kia Borrego Front Upper Ball Joint

$38.27

In Stock

Fits 2009 Kia Borrego. This Moog front upper ball joint restores steering feel and ensures proper alignment.

Key Features

Fits 2009 Kia Borrego (Front Upper).
The Gusher Bearing design allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, reducing friction and wear.
A patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, helping to extend bearing life.
Ball studs are heat-treated to match or exceed original equipment requirements for improved fatigue strength.
A Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as the ball joint wears.
The socket is greaseable, allowing new lubricant to flush out contaminants and reduce corrosion.

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Fits this vehicle

Kia Borrego 2009

Product Details

If you're noticing some looseness in your steering or uneven tire wear on your 2009 Kia Borrego, it might be time to look at the front upper ball joints. This part is crucial for connecting your control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing your wheels to pivot correctly when you turn. A worn-out ball joint can make your steering feel vague and impact how your tires track down the road.

Moog's K500233 ball joint is built with a Gusher Bearing design, which means it's metal-to-metal and allows grease to flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and keeps things lubricated for a longer life. It also features a Belleville preload washer that helps keep the bearing package tight as the ball joint wears, which helps absorb impacts and maintain a consistent feel. The ball stud itself is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment requirements, helping to prevent premature failure.

This ball joint is designed to be greaseable, so you can flush out contaminants and add fresh lubricant to reduce corrosion and wear. The precision tolerances mean it should fit right out of the box, making installation and steering alignment more straightforward.