Dorman 540-351 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front

Dorman 540-351 Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-351 is a front suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built as a standard replacement for the original equipment on specific Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It uses rubber/elastomer construction and is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style fitment on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Front stabilizer bar bushing kit for suspension service
• Rubber and elastomer material for OE-style compliance
• Standard replacement grade for direct-fit repair work
• Inside diameter: 23.5 mm
• Outside diameter: 48 mm
• Width: 44 mm
• Assembled length: 44 mm
• Bracket included: No
• Grease fitting included: No
• Compatible with Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Rondo, Kia Magentis, Kia Optima, and Hyundai Elantra front applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar bushing kit, part number 540-351, is made for front suspension use on select 2006-2013 Kia and Hyundai models. It is a direct replacement bushing solution for vehicles such as the Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Rondo, Kia Magentis, Kia Optima, and Hyundai Elantra, with fitment varying by model year and suspension package. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 101-7540 for the same application.

The bushing is designed around the original equipment dimensions, including a 23.5 mm inside diameter and 48 mm outside diameter, to support proper stabilizer bar location and suspension geometry. Dorman 540-351 is a practical choice when servicing front sway bar bushings on a Kia Forte front suspension, a Hyundai Elantra front suspension, or other listed Kia front applications.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front suspension clunking or rattling from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the mounting point
• Loose or degraded rubber bushings in the front suspension
• Noise over bumps and uneven road surfaces
• Restoring stabilizer bar support on listed Kia and Hyundai models

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front stabilizer bar only for the listed applications. Verify the bushing dimensions and vehicle suspension package before installation, especially on 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra, and 2010-2013 Kia Soul applications with suspension-specific notes. Inspect the stabilizer bar and mounting surfaces for wear before fitting the new bushing. Bracket and grease fitting are not included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this stabilizer bar bushing kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement performance for the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement component for confirmed front suspension applications.