Dorman 540-658 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front To Frame

Dorman 540-658 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-658 is a front-to-frame suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a standard replacement for the original equipment design on vehicles such as the Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Montego.

Key Features

• Direct replacement stabilizer bar bushing kit for specific front-to-frame applications
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style fit and function
• Steel bracket material with rubber bushings
• Black finish
• Specific fitment for 22.23 mm diameter stabilizer bars
• Compatible with Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Montego applications listed below
• Part number 540-658 for catalog and cross-reference use

Detailed Description

This Dorman sway bar bushing kit is designed for the front stabilizer bar mounting point at the frame. The rubber and steel construction is selected to match the original equipment layout on the listed vehicles, helping restore proper bar support and consistent suspension control. It is a specific-fit replacement for 1992-1996 Ford Bronco and Ford F-150 front-to-frame applications with a 22.23 mm diameter bar, as well as 1969-1979 Ford Thunderbird and 1968-1971 Mercury Montego front-to-frame applications with the same bar size. This part number 540-658 also cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8791 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or rattling from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the frame mount
• Loose or degraded rubber bushings from age and road exposure
• Reduced suspension stability caused by worn bar support points
• Noise during cornering or over uneven pavement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the stabilizer bar diameter before installation; this kit is specified for a 22.23 mm bar. Confirm front-to-frame mounting location and vehicle application before ordering. Mounting hardware is not included. Grease fittings are not included. For best results, inspect the stabilizer bar, brackets, and adjacent suspension components for wear before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers and tests this stabilizer bar bushing kit to serve as a reliable replacement for the original equipment design on the listed vehicles. Part number 540-658 is built to standard replacement specifications for specific-fit suspension service.