
Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint for Dodge Journey
A worn ball joint can cause clunking noises over bumps, uneven tire wear, and imprecise steering. This MOOG ball joint is engineered as a direct replacement to restore quiet, precise handling.
Moog K500120 Improved Design for Longer Life
- Design is intended to save install time, fix OE design issues, and enhance durability and longevity.
- A new and improved follower ball joint design extends product life and simplifies installation.
- A metal-to-metal Problem Solver Gusher Bearing design allows grease to flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction.
- Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements, inhibiting premature failure.
- A greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush out contaminants.
- A patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear.
Ideal Replacement Ball Joints
MOOG's ball joint housings are machined from a single block of fine-grain alloy steel to offer unmatched strength. Powdered-metal gusher bearings with grease grooves resist wear better than conventional designs. This innovative approach allows grease to flow through the bearing to the stud to create a smooth surface that extends service life. Load is transferred to the housing to enhance stability, and patented cover plates minimize radial and axial deflection to provide solid steering. Ball joint boots are sealed using polychloroprene and polyurethane to withstand dirt, abrasion, and temperature extremes. Boots also have grease relief valves to expel debris during maintenance to help prevent contamination.