Dorman 540-649 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front To Frame

Dorman 540-649 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-649 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built as a standard replacement for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to match the original equipment function on the listed vehicles, including front-to-frame service on Ford F-250, F-350, Mustang, Cougar, Thunderbird, and Mercury Capri applications.

Key Features

• Standard replacement stabilizer bar bushing kit for front-to-frame mounting locations
• Rubber and elastomer construction for suspension service
• Inside diameter: 1.3125 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.875 in.
• Width: 1.875 in.; assembled length: 1.625 in.
• No grease fitting included
• No bracket included
• Direct replacement format for select Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Thunderbird, and Mercury Capri fitments

Product Details

This stabilizer bar bushing kit is designed for front sway bar mounting points where the original bushings have worn, compressed, or hardened. Dorman 540-649 follows OE-style dimensions and material selection to restore proper bar support on select Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks, as well as classic Ford Mustang and Mercury performance applications. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80097 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Clunking or rattling from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the frame mount
• Loose or inconsistent front suspension feel
• Noise caused by hardened or cracked rubber bushings
• Loss of stabilizer bar support on front-to-frame mounting points

Installation Notes

Install at the front-to-frame stabilizer bar location only on the listed applications. Verify bar diameter, frame style, and vehicle notes before installation, including wide frame, narrow frame, SRW, and bracket-specific fitment details where applicable. This part is listed without a grease fitting and without a bracket, so reuse or confirm the existing mounting components as required by the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this bushing kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable OE replacement performance on specific vehicles. The part number is 540-649.