1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Ball Joints

MOOG High Utilization Designs are designed for heavier loads and more punishing roads when extra strength, durability and confidence is required.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• KEEPS DIRT AND WATER OUT — Pre-installed dust boot shields socket components from wear-causing contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• QUIET OPERATION — Premium pre-installed bushings with optimized stiffness inhibit noise for a more comfortable ride

Carquest Premium control arms are engineered and benchmarked to original equipment (O.E.) performance standards. Consistent manufacturing and rigorous quality testing ensure a trouble-free installation and long service life. Carquest Premium control arms are built to match OE construction with steel or aluminum, and where applicable ball joints that are either a sealed (maintenance-free) design or a metal-on-metal (greaseable) design. The steel control arms feature a corrosion-resistant coating to reduce rust for a longer lasting part. Each part number in the Carquest Premium control arm line is designed and built to deliver the quality that you demand.

Product Features:

• Engineered for OE fit, form and function
• Application specific, direct fitment for trouble-free installation
• Corrosion-resistant coating on steel control arms to reduce rust and extend service life
• Pre-installed ball joints and bushings (when applicable) for easy installation
• Ball joint technology matches the original part with either sealed (maintenance-free) or metal-on-metal (greaseable) designs
• Sealed designs feature a fully polished ball stud combined with synthetic bearing technology for smooth operation, improved reliability and no maintenance
• Tested in accordance SAE Spec J193 which ensures ball joint assemblies meet all functional
• Tested in accordance SAE Spec J193 which ensures ball joint assemblies meet all functional requirements of the application
• Hardware included on many applications for easier installation

This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:

• Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
• Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
• Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
• Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• INSTALLATION READY — Pre-installed ball joints with sealed sockets for maintenance-free operation
• LONG LIFE — Ball stud shape ensures fatigue life, compensating for sag and suspension and adding extra swing when you need it
• ENHANCED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH — Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure
• ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION — Coated studs and e-coated cast iron and steel control arms inhibit premature deterioration

This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:

• Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
• Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
• Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
• Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Restores vehicle handling
• With ball joint
• Reduces vibration
• With bushing

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER GUSHER BEARING – Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• GREASEABLE SOCKET – Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• KEEPS DIRT AND WATER OUT – Pre-installed dust boot shield socket components from wear-causing contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT – Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• QUIET OPERATION – Premium pre-installed bushings with optimized stiffness inhibit noise for a more comfortable ride
• RIGOROUS TESTING – Tested to handle loads exceeding those required by the manufacturer

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• INSTALLATION READY — Pre-installed ball joints with sealed sockets for maintenance-free operation
• LONG LIFE — Ball stud shape ensures fatigue life, compensating for sag and suspension and adding extra swing when you need it
• ENHANCED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH — Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure
• ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION — Coated studs and e-coated cast iron and steel control arms inhibit premature deterioration

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• INSTALLATION READY — Pre-installed ball joints with sealed sockets for maintenance-free operation
• LONG LIFE — Ball stud shape ensures fatigue life, compensating for sag and suspension and adding extra swing when you need it
• ENHANCED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH — Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure
• ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION — Coated studs and e-coated cast iron and steel control arms inhibit premature deterioration

Product Features:

• Forged housing provides exceptional strength and durability
• Oxidation film on the surface of the metal protects against corrosion
• Phosphated ball stud provides a smooth, durable and wear-resistant surface to extend service life
• Premium Polychloroprene rubber boots are fitted with grease relief valves to prevent contamination

Carquest chassis provides the installation benefits of the aftermarket while providing high-quality, proven reliability.  Carquest chassis has been rigorously quality-tested, meeting or exceeding OE specifications.  Carquest chassis parts have been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and  perform the way professional technicians demand.  

Product Features:

• OE matched design for Form, Fit, and Function
• Advanced corrosion-resistant electro-coating to reduce rust
• Polished full ball studs combined with synthetic bearing technology for smooth operation and improved reliability
• Hex formed studs and/or wrench flats for ease of installation
• Hardware included for easier installation (where applicable)
• Knurling improves retention between the control arm/knuckle and ball joint housing
• Snap ring design adds an additional safety feature to secure the ball joint in the knuckle

Driveworks Brand ball joints are made to meet OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks Brand chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Premium Polychloroprene boot provides extended temperature range and better wear resistance
• Test-proven stud material helps prevent premature stud failure
• Provides premium gauge steel construction for strength and durability
• Performance tested to ensure durability

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• RESTORES LIKE-NEW STEERING — Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear and promoting longer life
• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

Carquest Premium ball joints are engineered and benchmarked to original equipment (O.E.) performance standards. Consistent manufacturing and rigorous quality testing ensure a trouble-free installation and long service life. Carquest Premium ball joints utilize the same ball joint technology as the OE part, with either a sealed (maintenance-free) design or a metal-on-metal (greaseable) design. We feature a corrosion-resistant coating on all ball joints to reduce rust. Each part number in the Carquest Premium ball joint line is designed and built to deliver the quality that you demand.

Product Features:

• Engineered for OE fit, form and function
• Corrosion-resistant coating to reduce rust and extend service life
• Ball joint technology matches the original part with either sealed (maintenance-free) or metal-on-metal (greaseable) designs
• Sealed designs feature a fully polished ball stud combined with synthetic bearing technology for smooth operation, improved reliability and no maintenance
• Tested in accordance SAE Spec J193 which ensures ball joint assemblies meet all functional requirements of the application
• Hardware included for easier installation (where applicable)
• Snap ring design adds an additional safety feature to secure the ball joint in the knuckle

Driveworks chassis parts help to eliminate front-end vibration, shimmy and unsafe handling. Driveworks chassis parts meet OE specifications, help ensure improved steering response and reduce tire wear.

Product Features:

• Forged housing provides exceptional strength and durability
• Oxidation film on the surface of the metal protects against corrosion
• Phosphated ball stud provides a smooth, durable and wear-resistant surface to extend service life
• Premium Polychloroprene rubber boots are fitted with grease relief valves to prevent contamination

CARQUEST PREMIUM Chassis parts are engineered and benchmarked to Original Equipment (OE) performance standards. CARQUEST PREMIUM Chassis provides the installation benefits of the aftermarket while providing high-quality, proven reliability.  CARQUEST PREMIUM Chassis has been rigorously quality-tested, meeting or exceeding OE specifications.  CARQUEST PREMIUM Chassis parts have been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and  perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:

• OE matched design for Form, Fit, and Function
• Advanced corrosion-resistant electro-coating to reduce rust
• Polished full ball studs combined with synthetic bearing technology for smooth operation and improved reliability
• Hardware included for easier installation (where applicable)
• Knurling improves retention between the control arm/knuckle and ball joint housing

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Heat treated components
• Dust seal to prevent contamination
• Restores vehicle handling
• Restores OE alignment

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Heat treated components
• Dust seal to prevent contamination
• Restores vehicle handling
• Restores OE alignment

Driveworks Brand ball joints are made to meet OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks Brand chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Premium Polychloroprene boot provides extended temperature range and better wear resistance
• Test-proven stud material helps prevent premature stud failure
• Provides premium gauge steel construction for strength and durability
• Performance tested to ensure durability

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• Hardened ball stud made of OE equivalent or better materials to withstand higher loads
• Patent pending dust boot with encapsulated Belleville washer help control axial and radial movement
• Powdered metal gusher bearing design enables grease to flow through bearing to stud for reduced friction and enhanced strength
• Premium forged housing with increased cross section of up to 52% more material in key areas
• Larger grease reservoir and easy-to-install pre-tapped grease fitting hole for improved maintenance
• Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER« GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• RESTORES LIKE-NEW STEERING — Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear and promoting longer life
• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

Driveworks Brand ball joints are made to meet OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks Brand chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Premium Polychloroprene boot provides extended temperature range and better wear resistance
• Test-proven stud material helps prevent premature stud failure
• Provides premium gauge steel construction for strength and durability
• Performance tested to ensure durability

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER« GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• KEEPS DIRT AND WATER OUT — Pre-installed dust boot shields socket components from wear-causing contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

Product Features:

• Forged housing provides exceptional strength and durability
• Oxidation film on the surface of the metal protects against corrosion
• Phosphated ball stud provides a smooth, durable and wear-resistant surface to extend service life
• Premium Polychloroprene rubber boots are fitted with grease relief valves to prevent contamination

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER« GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• KEEPS DIRT AND WATER OUT — Pre-installed dust boot shields socket components from wear-causing contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• Hardened ball stud made of OE equivalent or better materials to withstand higher loads
• Patent pending dust boot with encapsulated Belleville washer help control axial and radial movement
• Powdered metal gusher bearing design enables grease to flow through bearing to stud for reduced friction and enhanced strength
• Premium forged housing with increased cross section of up to 52% more material in key areas
• Larger grease reservoir and easy-to-install pre-tapped grease fitting hole for improved maintenance
• Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
• GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
• ABSORBS IMPACT — Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
• RESTORES LIKE-NEW STEERING — Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear and promoting longer life
• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• Hardened ball stud made of OE equivalent or better materials to withstand higher loads
• Easy to install.
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Premium forged housing with increased cross section of up to 52% more material in key areas
• Broad coverage for foreign and domestic applications
• Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants