Moog K500429 Front Lower Ball Joint for 2013-2023 Ram 3500/2014-2023 Ram 2500

Vehicle Fitment

• 2013-2023 Ram 3500 (Tradesman, SLT, Outdoorsman, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited - Standard Cab / Crew Cab / Mega Cab, 5.7L V8 HEMI / 6.4L V8 HEMI / 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 2WD & 4WD)
• 2014-2023 Ram 2500 (Tradesman, SLT, Outdoorsman, Power Wagon, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited - Standard Cab / Crew Cab / Mega Cab, 5.7L V8 HEMI / 6.4L V8 HEMI / 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 2WD & 4WD)

Fitment Notes

• Fits 2-Door Standard Cab, 4-Door Crew Cab, and 4-Door Extended/Mega Cab body styles only - confirm cab configuration before ordering
• This part uses a cup-style grease Zerk fitting rather than a standard Zerk - a nozzle adapter is required on the grease gun for proper greasing
• Features an integral (internal) dust boot pre-installed inside the joint housing - there is no external dust boot on this updated design
• Oversized housing outer diameter provides a tighter, more secure press-fit in worn or enlarged control arm receptacles
• Fits both Front Left (Driver Side) and Front Right (Passenger Side) lower positions - one part number serves both sides
• Greaseable - requires greasing at installation and at every oil change interval using a cup-style grease nozzle adapter
• Press-in installation - requires a ball joint press or hydraulic press
• Sold individually - purchase two (2) units to replace both front lower ball joints
• A front-end alignment is strongly recommended following installation
• For the front upper ball joint on these same vehicles (2003-2022 Ram 2500/3500 4WD), use Moog K7460

Features

• Problem Solver gusher bearing uses a metal-to-metal powdered-metal design that allows grease to flow through the bearing surface to the stud, reducing internal friction and extending service life under heavy truck loads
• Oversized housing outer diameter creates a tighter press-fit in worn control arm receptacles, addressing the OE ball joint looseness issue common on these Ram HD platforms
• Greaseable cup-style Zerk fitting allows fresh lubricant to actively flush out road contaminants, preventing corrosion and premature internal wear
• Heat-treated ball stud meets or exceeds OE strength and fatigue resistance requirements, inhibiting premature failure under the demanding loads of 3/4-ton and 1-ton truck operation
• Belleville preload washer absorbs impact loads and maintains consistent socket tension as bearings wear, preserving tight and precise steering feel over extended service life
• Integral pre-installed dust boot housed inside the joint for improved contamination protection without the vulnerability of an exposed external boot
• Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris, minimizes bearing looseness, and reduces bearing wear for extended operational life
• Full-ball hardened stud delivers consistent 360-degree stud articulation throughout the entire service life of the part
• One-piece forged housing provides maximum structural strength under the severe axle loads of diesel-powered and gas HEMI Ram HD trucks
• Precision-machined tolerances ensure accurate press-in fitment and correct front-end geometry alignment right out of the box

Specifications

• Position: Front Lower (Left & Right - same part fits both sides)
• Fitment Type: Direct Fit / Press-In (Non-Adjustable)
• Greaseable: Yes - Cup-style Zerk fitting; nozzle adapter required; grease at installation and each oil change
• Boot Type: Integral pre-installed internal dust boot (no external boot)
• Drivetrain: 2WD & 4WD
• OE Cross References (Ram/Mopar): 68216182AA, 68216182AB
• Aftermarket Cross References: Mevotech MS25532, NAPA 260-1909, TRW JBJ1280, Dorman 535-950
• UPC: 080066719399
• Warranty: Moog Limited Lifetime Warranty

Included Components

• 1x Front Lower Press-In Ball Joint with Integral Dust Boot
• 1x Cup-Style Grease Zerk Fitting (pre-installed)
• 1x Castle Nut
• 1x Cotter Pin

Product Description

The Moog K500429 is a front lower press-in ball joint engineered as a direct Problem Solver OE replacement for the 2013-2023 Ram 3500 and 2014-2023 Ram 2500 across all cab styles (Standard Cab, Crew Cab, and Mega Cab), all trims from Tradesman through Limited and Power Wagon, all engine configurations including the 5.7L HEMI V8, 6.4L HEMI V8, and 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel, and both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains. The front lower ball joint on these Ram HD platforms connects the lower control arm to the front steering knuckle and serves as the primary pivot enabling controlled wheel articulation through all steering inputs and suspension travel. A common failure mode on these trucks - particularly those used for towing, commercial work, or off-road driving - is the OE ball joint housing becoming loose within an enlarged control arm receptacle, causing play and imprecise steering. The K500429 addresses this directly with an oversized housing outer diameter engineered to restore a tight, secure press-fit even in worn receptacles.

Moog's Problem Solver gusher bearing is at the core of the K500429's performance advantage. The powdered-metal metal-to-metal bearing design allows grease to flow actively through the bearing material itself to the ball stud, rather than simply pooling around the housing. This provides continuous lubrication at the actual wear surface, dramatically reducing friction and slowing internal wear progression even under the sustained extreme loads these Ram HD trucks routinely generate during towing and hauling. The K500429 features a cup-style grease Zerk fitting rather than a standard Zerk - a nozzle adapter is required on the grease gun - which enables the integral internal dust boot design that Moog has transitioned to on this application. The internal boot eliminates the vulnerability of traditional external boots to road debris and damage, while maintaining the sealed contamination barrier that is critical to ball joint longevity in commercial truck applications.

Installation requires a ball joint press or hydraulic shop press. The K500429 fits both driver and passenger side front lower positions - one part number covers both sides. Two units are required for a complete front lower ball joint service. Greasing at installation and at every oil change using the cup-style nozzle adapter is mandatory to maintain full service life and warranty coverage. A front-end alignment is strongly recommended after installation to restore correct camber, caster, and toe settings. The companion front upper ball joint for 4WD Ram 2500/3500 is Moog K7460. Backed by Moog's Limited Lifetime Warranty, the K500429 is the professional-grade solution for restoring front suspension integrity and steering precision to the fourth and fifth-generation Ram Heavy Duty pickup platform.