TRQ Front Upper Ball Joint Set K500014

Best use cases

If you’re replacing both front upper ball joints, a paired set is a more direct match for that job than buying a single-side part. This TRQ kit includes one driver-side and one passenger-side joint.

The listing names 2006–2010 Ford Explorer and 2007–2010 Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer applications. Match your vehicle to the full compatibility chart before ordering, the model names alone aren’t enough to confirm fitment.

It’s a great fit if you’ve identified the front upper ball joints as the parts needing replacement and want both sides in one kit. It’s not for you if you need a different suspension component or haven’t confirmed that these joints match your vehicle.

Product specs

The set contains two front upper ball joints, one for each side. Reference numbers listed are K500014 and MK500014. TRQ describes the components as pre-assembled direct replacements intended to install without modifications, according to the maker. That may simplify the parts side of a repair, but it doesn’t establish that the job itself will be easy on every vehicle.

TRQ also offers DIY replacement-part videos. For a home repair, that gives you a way to review the process before getting started, it’s still worth making sure the video and instructions apply to your specific vehicle. The product includes a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship when used as intended. Normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, and unauthorized modifications are excluded, so the warranty isn’t coverage for every possible failure.

Where it shines

The main practical advantage is the left-and-right pairing. If diagnosis calls for replacing both front upper ball joints, one kit covers that parts list rather than leaving you to source each side separately. Picture setting out the driver-side and passenger-side components before starting: the included pair makes it clear that this is a two-sided replacement set, not a single joint.

There’s also a useful distinction between a direct-replacement part and a broader repair kit. This listing is for the two upper ball joints only, it doesn’t claim to include other suspension parts or tools. If your repair needs additional components, you’ll have to identify and source those separately. And because fitment depends on the exact vehicle, checking the full chart is more reliable than relying on a general model-year description.

What’s more helpful for a DIY repair: having both sides in the box, or knowing the part fits your exact vehicle before you begin? Here, the paired format is clear, while fitment still needs to be confirmed against the compatibility details.

Final verdict

This TRQ set makes sense when your repair calls for both front upper ball joints and your vehicle matches the listed application. The two-side contents, reference numbers, DIY video resources, and limited lifetime warranty give you useful details for planning the job. The key limitation is that the listing’s broad vehicle names don’t replace a vehicle-specific fitment check, and the kit doesn’t include other repair parts. If you need only one side or haven’t verified compatibility, a different parts selection may be the more appropriate purchase.