MOOG part description

MOOG® ball joints provide long-lasting dependability and performance.

MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering, ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.
  • 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 out of box
  • Powdered metal gusher bearing design enables grease to flow through bearing to stud for reduced friction and enhanced strength
  • Premium forged housing with an 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

Product Description

Suspension Ball Joint Front Lower

Application Summary

1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1990-1992 Jeep Comanche (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1990 Jeep Wagoneer (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1990-2006 Jeep Wrangler (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle); 1997-2006 Jeep TJ (Front Lower) (Qualifier: Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, New Pre-Installed Integral Dust Boot Allows For Ease Of Installation, Both New and Original Designs can be Installed on Vehicle)

Features & Benefits

  • 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
  • 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 Attributes

Adjustable No
Greasable Yes
Mounting Type Press-In
Cotter Pin Hole Yes
Material Neoprene
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Mounting Hole Quantity 0
Suspension Grade Type Standard
Part Description Suspension Ball Joint

Additional Information

Country of Origin (Primary) US
Canadian Harmonizing Tariff Code 8708809900
Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) 8708807000
Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) 8708806590
Refurbished Part N
Remanufactured Part N
UPC 00080066271644
UNSPSC 25174203

Part Interchanges

MOOG K3161T Cross Reference

We have 1 alternatives for the K3161T by MOOG:

Fits Vehicles

  • Jeep TJ (1997-2006)
  • Jeep Wrangler (1990-1995, 1997-2006)
  • Jeep Wagoneer (1990)
  • Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1993)
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-1998)
  • Jeep Comanche (1990-1992)
  • Jeep Cherokee (1990-2001)

For over 100 years, Moog® has been an industry leader in mid- to high-end aftermarket parts for steering, suspension, and driveline systems worldwide. Utilized by daily commuters to entire fleets, Moog parts have become synonymous with reliable performance that’s just as good or even better than their OE counterparts. Moog also incorporates innovative features in their products not found in competing products, such as patented forged steel bodies and metal “gusher” bearings that greatly reduce friction across moving components. The brand also leads the way in after-sales support, with comprehensive technical assistance and training materials available for customers around the world.

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