Dorman 540-196 Suspension Strut Rod Bushing Kit - Front To Frame

Dorman 540-196 Strut Rod Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-196 is a suspension strut rod bushing kit for front-to-frame applications on select Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is engineered as a direct replacement for original equipment bushings on models such as the Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, and Ford Taurus.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered suspension strut rod bushing kit for front-to-frame mounting points
• Rubber and elastomer bushing construction for OE-style replacement service
• Black bushing finish
• Designed for driver side/passenger side applications where specified by the vehicle
• Fits select vehicles including Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, Dodge Intrepid, Lincoln Continental, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker, Ford Sable, Ford Taurus, and Mercury Sable
• Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8516 and K8526 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension strut rod bushing kit, part number 540-196, is built to replace worn original equipment bushings on specific front-to-frame suspension applications. The bushing design uses rubber and elastomer materials with a black finish, and the listed dimensions include a 2.25-inch outside diameter, approximately 0.8 to 0.82-inch inside diameter, and 1.17 to 1.81-inch length values as provided for the application. It is a fitment-based replacement for vehicles such as the Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, and Ford Taurus, where the original thermoplastic bushings are specified in the fitment notes.

Compatible With: 1999-2004 Chrysler 300M, front to frame; 1993-2004 Chrysler Concorde, front to frame; 1993-2004 Chrysler Intrepid, front to frame; 1993-2004 Dodge Intrepid, front to frame; 1988-2002 Lincoln Continental, front to frame; 1999-2001 Chrysler LHS, front to frame; 1994-1997 Chrysler LHS, front to frame; 1994-1996 Chrysler New Yorker, front to frame; 1994-1995 Ford Sable, front to frame; 1986-1995 Ford Taurus, front to frame; 1986-1995 Mercury Sable, front to frame.

What It Helps Address

• Excess movement or looseness at the strut rod mounting point
• Suspension noise from worn or deteriorated bushings
• Front-end instability caused by aged bushing material
• Replacement needs on vehicles with thermoplastic OE bushings
• Restoration of proper strut rod support on front-to-frame suspension layouts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and front-to-frame suspension configuration before ordering. This part is listed for driver side/passenger side use where applicable, and the fitment notes should be matched to the original suspension design. Compare the original bushing dimensions and mounting style to the replacement part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension strut rod bushing kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. Part number 540-196 is built for OE-style service on the listed applications.