Delphi TC7696 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link - Front

Delphi TC7696 Front Stabilizer Bar Link

Delphi TC7696 is a front suspension stabilizer bar link built as a standard replacement for select Ford and Mazda trucks and SUVs. It uses OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fitment and consistent suspension response on the front end.

Key Features

• Front suspension stabilizer bar link for OE-style replacement
• Plastic housing material with blue bushings
• Bushing ends on both sides for front suspension mounting
• Bolts, locking nuts, and bushings included
• M12 x 1.75 bolt thread size
• Length: 194.8 mm; distance between mounting holes: 154.5 mm
• Standard replacement part number TC7696

Detailed Description

Delphi TC7696 is engineered for the front suspension on applications such as the 1993-1997 Ford Ranger, 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, 1994-1997 Mazda B3000, 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, 1995-1996 Mazda B2300, and 1992-1994 Mazda Navajo. This stabilizer bar link uses bushing-type ends at both sides and is built with a plastic housing and plastic material construction. Delphi applies OE dimensional and material analysis to help ensure the part matches the original fit and function expected in the suspension system.

The part number TC7696 is a direct reference for shoppers searching for a front sway bar link for Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mazda truck and SUV applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front suspension clunking from a worn stabilizer bar link
• Excessive sway-bar movement at the front suspension
• Loose or degraded bushing connection points
• Uneven front-end handling response over bumps and turns
• Noise caused by worn stabilizer link bushings

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front-position fitment before installation and compare the original link length, mounting-hole spacing, and bolt thread size to the removed part. The included bolts and locking nuts support installation on the listed applications, and the bushing-style ends should be aligned carefully to avoid premature wear. Confirm clearance around the sway bar and mounting points on the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mazda B-series or Navajo front suspension before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

Delphi subjects its steering and suspension components to extreme temperature testing from below -40 degrees C to above 120 degrees C, along with 720 hours of salt spray exposure. That testing, combined with OE-based dimensional analysis, supports consistent material performance and fit for front suspension service.