Dorman 533-598 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Rear To Frame

Dorman 533-598 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 533-598 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. It is made from rubber/elastomer material and is sized for a 16 mm stabilizer bar, making it a direct-fit service part for rear-to-frame applications on select Ford and Mercury models.

Key Features

• Standard replacement stabilizer bar bushing kit for rear suspension service
• Rubber/elastomer construction for OE-style fit and function
• 16 mm inside diameter for the specified stabilizer bar size
• Bracket not included
• Grease fitting not included
• Fits rear to frame mounting locations on select vehicles

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar bushing kit, part number 533-598, is engineered and tested to replace the original bushing on specific applications. It is designed for vehicles using a 16 mm rear stabilizer bar at the frame mount, including 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. For shoppers searching for a rear sway bar bushing for Ford Contour or Mercury Mystique suspension repair, 533-598 provides the correct OE-style service fit.

This part cross-references Delphi TD4926W for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or knocking from worn rear stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive play at the rear sway bar frame mount
• Noise caused by hardened, cracked, or compressed rubber bushings
• Reduced stabilizer bar control at the rear suspension attachment point
• Fitment issues when replacing a 16 mm rear-to-frame bushing on select Ford and Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the stabilizer bar diameter before installation; this part is specified for a 16 mm bar. Confirm rear-to-frame mounting location and compare the original bushing dimensions to the replacement part before service. Because the bracket is not included, reuse the existing bracket if it is in serviceable condition or replace it separately if needed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance on the listed applications. It is a standard replacement part built to match the original equipment fit for compatible Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar rear suspension service.