Need 2000 Ram 1500 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2000 is 2nd-gen Dodge Ram 1500 (1994–2001). 2002–2008 3rd-gen (DR/DH) uses different arms, hubs, and steering. Older D150/W150 numbers are not a straight swap. Not 2500, not vans, not Ramcharger.
A clunk at low speed is usually a ball joint or sway link. Wander or inner-edge tire wear is more often a tie rod or a worn control-arm bushing. Most people replace the control arm as a complete unit with the ball joint already pressed in.
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2nd-gen Ram 1500 (1994–2001) shop notes — 2000
2000 Ram 1500 suspension — 2nd-gen Ram shop focus
Model-year 2000 sits in the 2nd-gen Ram Ram 1500 window (1994–2001). It is not 1st-gen D150 / not 2002+.
Catalog applications for 2nd-gen Ram (1994–2001) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2000 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K100311, MOOG ES3526, MOOG DS1462, MOOG K7401, MOOG K7407, MOOG K7365, MOOG K7366 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2000 Ram 1500 brake parts · 2000 Ram 1500 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 2nd-gen Ram 1500 that includes 2000. Do not mix 2002+ 3rd-gen or 2011+ DS part numbers.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K100311). Most shops prefer replacing the control arm as a complete unit with the joint already pressed in.
- Wander, loose steering feel, or inner-edge tire wear → outer/inner tie rod (ES3526 / DS1462) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (515038).
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K100311. Match the arm style (forged vs stamped / aluminum vs iron) before you order — the wrong upper is a common return.
Outer/inner tie rods on this page: ES3526 / DS1462. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: K7401
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4, +/- 1 Degree Camber/Caster, 1 Degree Adjustment Of Camber/Caster, Adjustable: K7407
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×2, bolt-on: K7365
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×2, Independent Front Suspension, bolt-on: K7366
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4: K3134T
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Dana 44 Axle, +/- 1° camber/caster offset: K100311
While you’re in there
While you’re tearing into the front end, inspect the matching side and the sway-bar links — one-sided wear is common after a hit or a long alignment delay. Confirm the hub (515038) if you have a growl that rises with road speed. If brakes are next on the list, see 2000 Ram 1500 brake parts for rotor/pad notes and hose caveats before you box everything up.
Shop notes only — not a service manual. Use the factory procedure or a Haynes/Chilton manual for wrench work, torque, and safety steps. Leave a comment with drivetrain, suspension type, and the symptom if you want a part-number check.
Works Kit — 2000 Ram 1500 front-end (2nd-gen Ram · not 2002+ DR/DH · not coil/air DS)
On the 2000 Ram 1500 post, clunk work centers on lower BJ K7401 while wander/tire wear points at outers ES3526 + inners/drag DS1462; hub growl uses 515038. order it all once, do it right. Shop notes on this 2000 URL keep the self-canonical year-specific even when the catalog repeats gen SKUs. Also note: hub fork also lists 515039; complete lower arms on this page L RK620248 / R RK620247.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Lower ball joint path on this page — K7401
- Or replace lower arms complete — L RK620248 / R RK620247
- Upper BJ / camber option on this page — K100311
2. Wander / steering kit
- Outer / tie-rod end (page list) — ES3526
- Inner / drag-link companion on this page — DS1462
- Alignment after install
3. Hub growl add-on
Search Amazon for a 2000 Ram 1500 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
2000 Ram 1500 front suspension
Ball joints
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: K7401
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4, +/- 1 Degree Camber/Caster, 1 Degree Adjustment Of Camber/Caster, Adjustable: K7407
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×2, bolt-on: K7365
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×2, Independent Front Suspension, bolt-on: K7366
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4: K3134T
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Dana 44 Axle, +/- 1° camber/caster offset: K100311
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Dana 44 Axle, +/- 1/2° camber/caster offset: K100056
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Dana 44 Axle, Replaces OEM Offset To Provide 1-1/2 Degree +/- Camber/Caster: K100312
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Dana 44 Axle, +/- 2° camber/caster offset: K100198
Control arms
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4, Contains Bushing: CK620248
- Upper, Ram 1500, 4×4: RK620248
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: CK620247 or RK620247
Control arm bushings
Control arms with ball joint
Shock mounts
- Ram 1500, 4×4: K160048
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, Ram 1500, 30mm Sway Bar Diameter: K201622
- To frame, Ram 1500, 30mm Sway Bar Diameter, standard: K7352
- To frame, Ram 1500, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter: K201621
- To frame, Ram 1500, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter, standard: K7353
Sway bar links
- Ram 1500, 4×4, link and bushing kit: K7453
Sway bar repair kits
- Ram 1500, 4×2, Contains Oversized 7/16″ Bolt: K7275
- Ram 1500, 4×2, (Includes Polyurethane Bushings And Solid Metal Sleeve For Enhanced: K700542
- Ram 1500, 4×4, Bushing Kit: K7300
Track bars
- Ram 1500, 3/4″ Taper, (Includes Larger Ball Stud For Greater Load-Carrying Capability And Better Wear: DS1413
Track bar bushings
- Ram 1500, 4×4, Standard Duty, OE 1 Piece Design: K7252
- Ram 1500, 4×4, Standard Duty, 2 Piece Bushing: K7382
Wheel hubs & bearing assemblies
2000 Ram 1500 steering
Drag link adjusting sleeves
- Ram 1500, 4×4, 1″ – 18 Threads, 5.5″ Length, Pitman Arm To Connecting Rod: ES2012S
Drag link assemblies
- At pitman arm, Ram 1500, 4×4, 6.50″ Length: ES3527
Idler arms
- Ram 1500, 4×2: K7347
Pitman arms
Tie rod adjusting sleeves
Tie rod ends
- Left outer, Ram 1500, 4×4, 1″ – 18 Threads, 6.10″ Length: ES3526
- Left inner, Ram 1500, 4×4, 46.35″ Length: DS1462
- Right outer, Ram 1500, 4×4, Solid Front Axle, 32.06″ Length: DS1460
- Outer, Ram 1500, 4×2: ES3540
- Inner, Ram 1500, 4×2: ES3539
2000 Ram 1500 rear suspension
Leaf spring shackles
- Rear, Ram 1500, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150408
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, Ram 1500, 22mm Or 23mm Sway Bar Diameter: K3168
- To frame, Ram 1500, 24mm Sway Bar Diameter, Split Design: K3170
Sway bar links
- Ram 1500, Link With Sockets: K7370
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1991–2006 catalog rows that include 2000. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the Ram 1500 catalog page. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Related: 2000 Ram 1500 shock parts.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING
Need pads and rotors? See 2000 Ram 1500 brake parts.