{"product_id":"qa1-quick-disconnect-ball-joint-3-8-24-unf-left-hand-carbon-steel","title":"QA1 Quick Disconnect Ball Joint - 3\/8-24 UNF Left Hand - Carbon Steel","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuick Disconnect Ball Joint - 3\/8-24 UNF Left Hand - Carbon Steel\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 part number QAPBJDL6 is described by the manufacturer as: Quick Disconnect Ball Joint - 3\/8-24 UNF Left Hand - Carbon Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a quick-disconnect style ball joint sized by its 3\/8-24 UNF left-hand thread; confirm the mating rod or link uses the same thread and hand before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8-24 UNF thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en.a.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en.a.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en.a.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal chassis hardware component.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversal; confirm mounting dimensions against the application before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8-24 UNF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft Hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne QA1 Quick Disconnect Ball Joint - 3\/8-24 UNF Left Hand - Carbon Steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout QA1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 manufactures suspension and chassis hardware to defined dimensional specifications, letting builders match components by size and thread rather than by a single vehicle-specific part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this ball joint component connect to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a quick-disconnect style ball joint sized by its 3\/8-24 UNF left-hand thread; confirm the mating rod or link uses the same thread and hand before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat thread does this part use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\/8-24 UNF\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a left-hand or right-hand thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this part made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this component vehicle-specific?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a universal suspension hardware component sized by thread and configuration; confirm compatibility with the mating ball joint or control arm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this part be used with any QA1 ball joint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly with the specific mating part QA1 designs it for; verify compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a jam nut or additional hardware included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1's listing for this exact part number does not itemize additional hardware beyond the described component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part require periodic maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 does not publish a maintenance interval for this exact part number in the sourced listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 does not publish a vehicle-specific torque value or installation procedure for this hardware; use the mating component's specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm thread and hand orientation match the mating ball joint or control arm before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean mating threads before assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the component into place per the mating part's design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to the mating component manufacturer's specification; QA1 does not publish a universal torque value for this hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle the joint through its range of motion and check for binding before returning to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"QA1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46381364641871,"sku":"QAPBJDL6","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/qa1-qapbjdl6-main.jpg?v=1786395298","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/qa1-quick-disconnect-ball-joint-3-8-24-unf-left-hand-carbon-steel","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}