Need 2004 Ram 1500 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2004 is 3rd-gen Ram 1500 DR/DH (2002–2008). 1994–2001 2nd-gen and 2009+ 4th-gen DS are different front ends. 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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3rd-gen Ram 1500 (2002–2008) shop notes — 2004
2004 Ram 1500 suspension — DR/DH shop focus
Model-year 2004 sits in the DR/DH Ram 1500 window (2002–2008). It is not 2009+ DS coil/air era.
Catalog applications for DR/DH (2002–2008) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2004 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K7473, MOOG ES3538, MOOG EV407, MOOG K200316, MOOG K201732, MOOG K200718, MOOG K7417 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2004 Ram 1500 brake parts · 2004 Ram 1500 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 3rd-gen Ram 1500 that includes 2004 (DR/DH era). Do not mix 2009–2010 / 2011+ DS numbers, and this is not a 2500/3500 solid-axle steering page.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K7473). 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 (ES3538 / EV407) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (515072).
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K7473. 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: ES3538 / EV407. 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: K200316
- Lower front, Ram 1500, 4×2: K201732
- Lower rear, Ram 1500, 4×2: K200718
- Lower, Ram 1500, 3.7L, 4×2: K7417
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4.7L, 4×2: K7417
- Lower, Ram 1500, 5.7L, 4×2: K7417
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 (515072) if you have a growl that rises with road speed. If brakes are next on the list, see 2004 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 — 2004 Ram 1500 front-end (3rd-gen DR/DH · confirm 5-lug vs 8-lug · not 2009+ DS)
Practical 2004 Ram 1500 “order it all once, do it right” stack from this URL’s links: sway K7473 with outers ES3538 + inners/drag EV407, plus 515072. This 2004 list is Haynes-lite for one model year; use the linked SKUs here rather than a multi-year kit box. Also note: hub fork also lists 515073; complete lower arms on this page L CK620744 / R CK620743.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Sway bar links ×2 (common row on this page) — K7473
- Lower ball joint path on this page — K7411
- Or replace lower arms complete — L CK620744 / R CK620743
- Upper BJ / camber option on this page — K7417
2. Wander / steering kit
- Outer / tie-rod end (page list) — ES3538
- Inner / drag-link companion on this page — EV407
- Alignment after install
3. Hub growl add-on
Search Amazon for a 2004 Ram 1500 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
2004 Ram 1500 front suspension
Ball joints
- Lower, Ram 1500: K7411
Control arm bushings
- Upper, Ram 1500: K7473
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: K200316
- Lower front, Ram 1500, 4×2: K201732
- Lower rear, Ram 1500, 4×2: K200718
Control arm bushing sets
- Lower, Ram 1500, 3.7L, 4×2: K7417
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4.7L, 4×2: K7417
- Lower, Ram 1500, 5.7L, 4×2: K7417
Control arms with ball joint
- Upper, Ram 1500: CK7424 or RK7424
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: left CK620744, right CK620743
- Lower, Ram 1500, 4×4: left RK621912, right RK620743
Shock mounts
- Upper, Ram 1500: K160048
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, Ram 1500, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter: K201621
- To frame, Ram 1500, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter, standard: K7353
- To frame, Ram 1500, 33mm Or 34mm Sway Bar Diameter: K201623
- To frame, Ram 1500, 33mm Or 34mm Sway Bar Diameter, standard: K7383
Sway bar links
- Ram 1500, 4×4, Except Aftermarket Lift Kit, (link and bushing kit, Powdered Metal Gusher: K7422
- Ram 1500, Brg. ) 4×2: K7400
Sway bar repair kits
- Ram 1500, Bushing Kit: K7300
Torsion bar keys (adjustable)
- Ram 1500, 4×4, Minus 1/2 To Plus 1-1/2 Degree, (Allows Front Ride Height Changes Up To: K100013
Wheel hubs & bearing assemblies
2004 Ram 1500 steering
Tie rod ends
2004 Ram 1500 rear suspension
Sway bar links
- Ram 1500, Link With 1 Stud: K80901
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1991–2006 catalog rows that include 2004. 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: 2004 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 2004 Ram 1500 brake parts.