Dorman 540-695 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Rear To Frame

Dorman 540-695 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit

Dorman 540-695 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built for specific rear-to-frame applications on Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Ford Cougar models. It replaces worn sway bar bushings with OE-style rubber construction and steel brackets for a direct-fit repair on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Rubber and elastomer bushing material for suspension service
• Steel bracket material for secure mounting
• Bracket included for the listed applications
• Standard replacement grade
• Inside diameter: 26.8 mm; outside diameter: 44.76 mm
• Fits rear to frame stabilizer bar locations with a 27 mm diameter bar
• Part number: 540-695

Fitment Details

• Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, rear to frame, 27 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, rear to frame, 27 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1990-1995 Ford Cougar, rear to frame, 27 mm diameter bar

Product Description

This suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style replacement on the specified vehicles. Dorman 540-695 is built to restore the connection between the stabilizer bar and frame, helping maintain proper bar support on rear suspension setups. If you are servicing a Ford Thunderbird rear sway bar bushing or replacing worn bushings on a Mercury Cougar or Ford Cougar, this part number 540-695 provides a direct replacement solution for the listed 27 mm bar applications.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K90402 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or rattling from worn rear stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive play at the sway bar mounting point
• Loose or deteriorated rubber bushings
• Reduced stabilizer bar support at the frame
• Noise caused by aging suspension bushings

Installation Notes

Verify the stabilizer bar diameter before installation; this kit is specified for a 27 mm diameter bar. Confirm rear-to-frame mounting location and compare the original bracket and bushing dimensions to the vehicle application before service. Clean the mounting surfaces and inspect the stabilizer bar for wear or corrosion before installing the new bushings.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement kit to match the original equipment function on the listed vehicles and subjects it to testing for fit and performance consistency. The rubber bushing design and steel bracket construction are selected for standard replacement service on compatible Ford and Mercury rear suspension applications.