Dorman 521-818 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link - Front Left or Front Right

Dorman 521-818 Stabilizer Bar Link

Dorman 521-818 is a suspension stabilizer bar link built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Audi models. It is engineered and tested for reliable front suspension service on Audi A8, A8 Quattro, S8, and Allroad Quattro applications.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered replacement for the OE stabilizer bar connecting link
• Rubber bushings included for the specified application
• Rubber bushing material helps maintain proper suspension articulation
• Package contents: lateral link
• Direct fit for front left and front right positions on listed vehicles

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension stabilizer bar link, part number 521-818, is designed for front suspension use on select Audi vehicles. It serves as the stabilizer bar connecting link for Audi A8, Audi A8 Quattro, Audi S8, and Audi Allroad Quattro models, helping restore the connection between the sway bar and suspension assembly. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80483 for the same application.

Compatible With 1997-1999 Audi A8, front left and front right; 1997-2002 Audi A8 Quattro, front left and front right; 2001-2003 Audi S8, front left and front right; 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, front left and front right; and 2003 Audi A8 Quattro, front left and front right to VIN 4D-3-004 999. The Dorman 521-818 is a practical OE-style replacement for drivers servicing the front stabilizer bar link on these Audi platforms.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end clunking or rattling from a worn stabilizer bar link
• Excess play in the sway bar connection
• Uneven suspension response during cornering
• Degraded rubber bushings at the stabilizer link connection
• Restoring proper front stabilizer bar linkage on Audi A8, A8 Quattro, S8, and Allroad Quattro models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position before ordering, since this part is listed for front left and front right applications. Confirm the model year and, for 2003 Audi A8 Quattro, check the VIN break noted in the fitment data. Compare the existing link length and mounting style to the replacement before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this stabilizer bar link is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The included rubber bushings are specified for the application to support proper suspension function.