Roadsafe Extended Upper Ball Joint suitable for Navara D40 NP300 Pathfinder R51

Roadsafe extended upper ball joint – Nissan Navara / Pathfinder

Extension: 25 mm
Ball joint OD: 46.2 mm

The Roadsafe extended upper ball joint is a heavy-duty solution designed for lifted Nissan Navara and Pathfinder models. It is specifically engineered to correct upper control arm angles on vehicles with significant suspension lifts, reducing unwanted contact and improving suspension performance.

If your lifted vehicle experiences a clunk during full articulation, this is often caused by the factory upper control arm contacting the coil spring at full droop. This 25 mm extended ball joint spaces the upper control arm away from the coil, preventing contact while also delivering additional suspension benefits.

Key benefits

• 25 mm extended design to prevent upper control arm and coil contact
• Provides approximately 25 mm (1 inch) of additional downward suspension travel
• Improves camber on lifted vehicles
• Corrects upper control arm angle
• Heavy-duty construction for off-road and load-carrying use

Vehicle compatibility

• Nissan Navara D40 (Spanish build 07/2005 on)
• Nissan Pathfinder R51 (2007 on)
• Nissan Navara D23 / NP300 (05/2015 on)

Lift requirement: Suitable for vehicles with more than 60 mm suspension lift.

Important: Please confirm your existing ball joint outer diameter is 46.2 mm prior to purchase.

Construction and design

The ball joint acts as the primary pivot point between the tyre and the suspension. Roadsafe ball joints are manufactured to exacting standards and are engineered for smooth operation, durability, and long service life.

• Mirror-finished ball stud for reduced friction and improved wear characteristics
• Encapsulated design on most applications for maintenance-free operation
• High-quality CR (chloroprene rubber) dust boot to minimise dust and moisture ingress
• High static and dynamic load capability
• Rigorously tested for performance and durability

Encapsulated vs mechanical ball joints

Roadsafe selects the most appropriate ball joint design for each application:

• Encapsulated ball joints are sealed for life, maintenance-free, and offer smooth articulation. These are commonly used in passenger vehicles.
• Mechanical ball joints feature grease nipples and require regular greasing (recommended at every oil change). These are typically used in older vehicles or heavier-duty 4WD applications.

The customer can be confident that Roadsafe supplies the correct ball joint design for the intended vehicle and usage.

Additional information

• Extended version of BJ4981
• Boot kit available: RB011K
• Aftermarket product designed to suit listed vehicles only
• Vehicle brand names are used solely to indicate compatibility