2009 Dodge Nitro Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

3 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 2 brands — MOOG and DELPHI.

Listed part numbers: DELPHI TAL10008, MOOG K100408 and MOOG K100200.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

14 Ball Joint parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K80629.

In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI, MOOG, ACDELCO and 4 other brands supply 8 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K80629.

The Economy section lists 5 options from QUICK STEER, SKP, FVP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. QUICK STEER K80629 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, MEVOTECH supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MEVOTECH TXK80629.

This table covers the bump stops that limit suspension travel. Read more

3 Bump Stop parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from MOPAR and FVP.

The Daily Driver section: 2 options from MOPAR. MOPAR 52109795AC is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from FVP. A representative part number is FVP BB811005.

Part numbers include MOPAR 52109795AC, MOPAR 52125396AB and FVP BB811005.

This table covers the cushion cups on a bumper or contact point. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 523083.

This table covers the coil springs that carry vehicle weight at each corner. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a clunk through the spring, or a broken coil that you can see from the wheel well. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats and isolators while the spring is out. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 4 Coil Spring parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro.

This group includes MOPAR 52109883AD, MOPAR 52109885AD and MOPAR 52109884AD and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

6 Coil Spring Seat / Insulator parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 4 brands — MOPAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, MOOG and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOOG K160059.

This group includes MOOG K160059, MOPAR 52089341AF and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 5849714 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

47 Control Arm parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG RK641794. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 32 parts from MOOG, MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA and 4 other brands.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

41 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS25411. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 29 parts.

This table covers the Front End kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro — MEVOTECH MKIT10039.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

17 Shock / Strut parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 10 brands — RANCHO, MONROE, KYB and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is MONROE 210263.

In the Adjustable Performance grade, RANCHO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Adjustable Performance" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is RANCHO RS999764.

The Economy section: 4 options from MONROE, PRT and SENSEN. MONROE 210263 is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, RANCHO supplies 3 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is RANCHO RS5764.

In the Increased Handling/Stability grade, BILSTEIN and KYB supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Increased Handling/Stability" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BILSTEIN 24139175.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 7 options from FCS, MONROE, TOP NOTCH and 3 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 342557 is listed in this group.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

12 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 5 brands — FCS, PRT, MONROE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 1336329L.

The Economy section: 2 options from PRT. PRT 814368L is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section: 10 options from FCS, MONROE, GABRIEL and 1 other brand. FCS 1336329L is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: VAICO V330536.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

12 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from KYB, MONROE, MOPAR and 5 other brands. KYB SM5681 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 8 options from KYB, MONROE, MOPAR and 2 other brands. KYB SM5681 is listed in this group.

Economy: 4 parts, from WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713934.

This table covers the Sway Bar assemblies. Read more

2 Sway Bar Assembly parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 68070122AA and MOPAR 68070133AA.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

15 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 6 brands — MOOG, MEVOTECH, MOPAR and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K201531.

Daily Driver: 13 parts, from MOOG, MOPAR, DELPHI and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MOOG K201531.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 540778 is listed in this group.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

21 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2009 Dodge Nitro come from 12 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC5694.

Daily Driver: 15 parts, from DELPHI, DORMAN, MOOG and 5 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC5694.

The Economy section: 6 options from MEVOTECH, SKP, ULTRA-POWER and 2 other brands. SKP SK750127 is listed in this group.

This table covers the track bars that locate the axle laterally. Read more

4 Track Bar parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from MEVOTECH, MOPAR and ULTRA-POWER.

The Daily Driver section: 2 options from MEVOTECH and MOPAR. MEVOTECH MS251244 is listed in this group.

Economy: 2 parts, from MEVOTECH and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is MEVOTECH GS251244.

Listed part numbers: MEVOTECH MS251244, MOPAR 52109914AB and MEVOTECH GS251244, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Track Bar bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

5 Track Bar Bushing parts are listed for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, from MEVOTECH, TRW, QUICK STEER and 1 other brand. MEVOTECH MK7252 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 2 options from MEVOTECH and TRW. MEVOTECH MK7252 is listed in this group.

Economy: 3 parts, from MEVOTECH, QUICK STEER and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is MEVOTECH GK7252.

Listed part numbers: MEVOTECH MK7252, TRW JBU1498 and MEVOTECH GK7252, plus the other parts above.