Dorman 524-317 Suspension Track Bar - Front

Dorman 524-317 Front Track Bar

Dorman 524-317 is a front suspension track bar built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Ford heavy-duty trucks. It is precision-engineered and tested for dependable steering axle location, with an iron body, black E-coat finish, and included bushings for a service-ready repair.

Key Features

• Direct replacement suspension track bar for select Ford applications
• Iron construction with black E-coat finish for corrosion resistance
• Includes bushings and a grease fitting
• Straight end design with a regular grade build
• Non-adjustable design for OE-style fitment
• Compatible With 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, front
• Compatible With 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front
• Compatible With 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front

Detailed Description

This suspension track bar helps maintain proper front axle position and steering geometry on the Ford Excursion and Ford Super Duty platform. Dorman 524-317 is built from iron with a black finish and 15.4 mm mounting hole diameter, and it includes bushings plus a grease fitting for serviceability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products DS80798 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a front track bar for 2000-2005 Ford Excursion or a replacement track bar for 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, Dorman 524-317 provides an OE-style solution that matches the listed eyelet-hole requirements. The part number 524-317 is also referenced by interchange listings including Ford F81Z3B239AA and JTR128.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end wander caused by worn track bar bushings
• Clunking or looseness from a fatigued suspension locating bar
• Axle shift that can affect steering feel and alignment stability
• Uneven handling after wear in the original track bar assembly
• Service issues when the OE bar no longer holds the front axle securely

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front fitment by year, model, and the listed 15.5 mm I.D. eyelet hole requirement before installation. This track bar is not adjustable and mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm the mounting hole diameter and vehicle build date for 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty applications, which are listed only through 3/22/99.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this track bar as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to rigorous testing to support reliable OE-style performance on the specified Ford applications.