Dorman 540-217 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front

Dorman 540-217 Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-217 is a front suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit for select BMW applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a standard replacement for the original equipment bushing on specific vehicles, including BMW 325i, 325is, 318i, 318is, and 325e models with a 20 mm diameter bar.

Key Features

• Rubber construction with a black finish
• Inside diameter: 22 mm
• Outside diameter: 44.5 mm
• Width: 35.5 mm
• Assembled length: 47 mm
• Bracket included: No
• Mounting hardware included: No
• Grease fitting included: No
• Grade type: Standard replacement

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar bushing kit is built for front sway bar service on select BMW 3 Series and related models. The rubber and elastomer construction helps restore a secure stabilizer bar interface, supporting consistent bar location at the front suspension. Dorman 540-217 cross-references OE and aftermarket numbers including 31351129139 and JBU1726 for the same application.

Compatible With: Fits 1987-1993 BMW 325i, front; Fits 1987-1993 BMW 325is, front; Fits 1991 BMW 318i, front; Fits 1984-1985 BMW 318i, front; Fits 1991 BMW 318is, front; Fits 1984-1987 BMW 325e, front. This part number, 540-217, is a direct-fit style replacement for vehicles listed with a 20 mm diameter bar.

What It Helps Address

• Front suspension clunking from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the chassis mount
• Loose or degraded rubber bushings on the front anti-roll bar
• Noise and vibration transferred through worn stabilizer bar supports
• Uneven stabilizer bar control caused by aging OE bushings

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the stabilizer bar diameter before installation; this application is listed for a 20 mm diameter bar. Inspect the mounting area for wear, corrosion, or damage before fitting the new bushings. Because mounting hardware and brackets are not included, reuse or replace related components as needed during service. The part number 540-217 is intended for front suspension use only on the vehicles listed above.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers and tests this suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The design follows standard replacement specifications for consistent fit and function in the front suspension.