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.
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Full ball metal stud provides 360° of smooth rotational movement for more responsive steering
  • Patented cover plate design allows for tighter tolerances than traditional cover plate designs
  • Instruction sheets contain specific information about press-in ball joint orientation, where applicable
  • Oversized housing for a more secure fit
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants

Product Description

Suspension Ball Joint Front Upper

Application Summary

1998-2011 Ford Ranger (Front Upper) (Front Spring: Coil / Qualifier: OE Replacement, Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, Will not fit OE Control Arm); 2001-2010 Mazda B2300 (Front Upper) (Qualifier: OE Replacement, Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces); 1998-2001 Mazda B2500 (Front Upper) (Front Spring: Coil / Qualifier: OE Replacement, Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces); 1998-2007 Mazda B3000 (Front Upper) (Front Spring: Coil / Qualifier: OE Replacement, Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, Will not fit OE Control Arm); 1998-2003 Mazda B4000 (Front Upper) (Front Spring: Coil / Qualifier: OE Replacement, Includes Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing To Allow Grease To Penetrate Bearing Surfaces, Will not fit OE Control Arm)

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
  • 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

Product Attributes

Adjustable No
Greasable Yes
Mounting Type Press-In
Cotter Pin Hole No
Material Neoprene
Maximum Outside Diameter 1.940 IN
Mounting Hardware Included No
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 00080066276618
UNSPSC 25174203

Part Interchanges

MOOG K8738 Cross Reference

We have 1 alternatives for the K8738 by MOOG:

Fits Vehicles

  • Mazda B4000 (1998-2003)
  • Mazda B3000 (1998-2007)
  • Mazda B2500 (1998-2001)
  • Mazda B2300 (2001-2010)
  • Ford Ranger (1998-2011)

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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