The QA1 Ultimate Ball Joint is a patented, 100 percent owner rebuildable design. This steel four-bolt housing serves as the replaceable sleeve that mounts the Ultimate ball joint in the upper GM location. It is sold without a stud so an existing Ultimate ball joint can be transferred, and it interchanges with factory part K6024.
Specifications:
- Type: Ball joint housing (mounting sleeve), no stud included
- Mounting style: 4-Bolt
- Suspension location: Upper
- Application: GM
- Material: Steel
- Interchange: K6024
- Part number: 1210-501
Vehicle Applications:
- 1963 Chevrolet C10 Panel
- 1964 Chevrolet C10 Panel
- 1965 Chevrolet C10 Panel
- 1966 Chevrolet C10 Panel
- 1967 Chevrolet C10 Panel
- 1963 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1969 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
- 1967 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
- 1968 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
- 1969 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
- 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
- 1971 Ford Pinto
- 1972 Ford Pinto
- 1973 Ford Pinto
- 1974 Ford Pinto
- 1975 Ford Pinto
- 1976 Ford Pinto
- 1977 Ford Pinto
- 1978 Ford Pinto
- 1979 Ford Pinto
- 1980 Ford Pinto
FAQ
What is the QA1 1210-501 ball joint housing?
It is a steel 4-bolt mounting housing, or sleeve, that holds a QA1 Ultimate ball joint in the upper GM location. It interchanges with factory part K6024.
Does this housing include a ball joint stud?
No. This part is the housing only and does not include a stud. It is intended for use with a QA1 Ultimate ball joint assembly.
Is the QA1 Ultimate ball joint rebuildable?
Yes. QA1 Ultimate Ball Joints use a 100 percent owner rebuildable design, and replacement housings and components are available.
What vehicles does part 1210-501 fit?
Fitment is listed in the Vehicle Applications section above, based on the QA1 interchange data for this housing.

