The Ball Socket Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 2590-00-453-8976, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2590 (Miscellaneous Vehicular Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2590-00-453-8976 |
| Item Name | Ball Socket Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 2590 / 25 — Miscellaneous Vehicular Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | STEEL;6.500 IN. O/A LG;5.000 IN. O/A W;2.250 IN. O/A H;CONSIST OF HOUSING,BALL SOCKET LEFT QTY 1;BOLT,HEX,QTY 1;LOCKWASHER,QTY 1 IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 680893 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Hoist and Derrick Co |
| 13213E9433 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 13213E9309 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 680893 | 5/9 Secondary reference Terex American Crane Corp |
| 13206E5160 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2590-00-453-8976 is a Ball Socket Assembly, classified under FSC 2590, Miscellaneous Vehicular Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 2590-00-453-8976: General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL;6.500 IN. O/A LG;5.000 IN. O/A W;2.250 IN. O/A H;CONSIST OF HOUSING,BALL SOCKET LEFT QTY 1;BOLT,HEX,QTY 1;LOCKWASHER,QTY 1 IN; End Item Identification: AMERICAN HOIST AND DERRICK MODEL 2385. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.