Dorman 540-618 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front

Dorman 540-618 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-618 is a front suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built as a standard replacement for the original equipment bushing on specific vehicles. It is made from rubber elastomer material and is engineered for the front sway bar on applications with a 28.15 mm diameter bar.

Key Features

• Standard replacement stabilizer bar bushing kit for front suspension service
• Rubber elastomer construction for OE-style fit and function
• Inside diameter: 27.5 mm
• Outside diameter: 46.12 mm
• Assembled length: 2.48 in.
• No grease fitting included
• No bracket included
• Fits front applications with a 28.15 mm diameter bar

Detailed Description

This Dorman 540-618 sway bar bushing kit is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original stabilizer bar bushings on select Dodge, Chrysler, Volkswagen, and Ram vehicles. It is a direct-fit suspension service part for front-end stabilizer bar mounting, including 2009-2020 Dodge Journey, 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan, 2008-2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 2012 Ram C/V, all with a 28.15 mm diameter bar. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K201876 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Front suspension clunking or rattling from worn sway bar bushings
• Excessive stabilizer bar movement at the mounting points
• Loose-feeling front-end handling caused by deteriorated rubber bushings
• Noise over bumps from hardened, cracked, or compressed bushings
• Uneven stabilizer bar support on vehicles with a 28.15 mm front bar

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front stabilizer bar diameter before installation, since this kit is specified for a 28.15 mm bar. Inspect the sway bar and mounting area for wear, corrosion, or damage before replacing the bushings. For best results, compare the original part dimensions to the Dorman 540-618 measurements and confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front position.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on the listed applications. The Dorman 540-618 is built as a standard replacement part for select OE applications.