Dorman 540-553 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front

Dorman 540-553 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-553 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit for front sway bar service on select vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment bushing on specific applications, including the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner, front.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement stabilizer bar support bushings for front suspension service
• Built for select Toyota 4Runner front sway bar applications
• Engineered for accurate fit and consistent bar support
• Part number 540-553 for easy catalog lookup
• Cross-reference: Beck/Arnley 101-6186 and MOOG Chassis Products K201875

Product Details

This suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit is made for front stabilizer bar repair on 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner models. Dorman 540-553 addresses worn sway bar support bushings that can affect suspension control and noise isolation. It is a direct replacement solution for the original equipment design on the listed application, and the fitment notes indicate the bracket is not included.

Use this part when servicing a Toyota 4Runner front stabilizer bar and you need a replacement bushing set that matches the OE-style layout. The part number 540-553 is also useful when searching for a front sway bar bushing kit for 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner vehicles.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Front suspension clunking over bumps
• Sway bar movement caused by worn bushings
• Excessive play in the stabilizer bar support area
• Noise from deteriorated front bar bushings
• Loss of consistent stabilizer bar contact at the mounting point

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and front position before installation. This application does not include the bracket, so reuse or source the correct bracket separately if needed. Inspect the stabilizer bar and surrounding mounting surfaces for wear, corrosion, or damage before installing the new bushings.

Quality Assurance

Dorman tests this replacement part for fit and function against the original equipment design on the listed vehicles. The 540-553 part number is backed by Dorman’s engineering focus on direct-replacement chassis components for specific applications.