Dorman SL81035RD Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit - Front

Dorman RD Stabilizer Bar Link Kit

Dorman RD SL81035RD is a rear stabilizer bar link kit built for severe-duty service on select Dodge Ram trucks. It is engineered for demanding use where suspension components see frequent load changes, including towing, hauling, off-road work, and emergency-response duty.

The RD line, short for Rugged Duty, is Dorman’s heavy-service chassis range for vehicles that need dependable suspension performance under repeated stress. This rear link kit is a direct replacement for specified 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 applications, including 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 models without an electric stabilizer bar.

Key Features

• Rear suspension stabilizer bar link kit for select Dodge Ram trucks
• Designed for severe-duty service and heavy-use conditions
• Performance-grade construction with coated finish
• Metal bearing material with thermoplastic bushings
• Greaseable design with grease fittings included
• Dust boot included for added protection
• Locking nuts included
• Male threaded end and tapered end configuration
• Cross-reference part numbers include MOOG Chassis Products K80885 and Delphi TC5949

Detailed Description

Dorman RD SL81035RD is engineered as a rugged-duty replacement stabilizer bar link kit for rear suspension service. It uses a coated finish, metal bearings, thermoplastic bushings, and a greaseable design to support durability in demanding operating environments. The link measures 157 mm in length and uses 10 mm attachment sizes at both ends, with a male threaded end on one side and a tapered end on the other.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80885 and Delphi TC5949 for the same application. It is a fitment-focused replacement for 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 3500, front, and 2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500, front, plus 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, front, wo/Electric Stabilizer Bar; RD - Rugged Duty.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or looseness from a worn stabilizer bar link
• Excess body roll caused by degraded sway bar linkage
• Suspension noise over bumps and uneven pavement
• Premature wear in heavy-haul or towing service
• Downtime from failed original equipment linkage on work trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s suspension configuration before ordering, especially on 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 models with electric stabilizer bar equipment. Confirm the front application and end-style match the original part before installation. Inspect adjacent sway bar bushings and mounting points for wear, since damaged related components can affect link performance.

Quality Assurance

Dorman RD chassis parts are built for severe-duty service applications and are intended for vehicles that operate under repeated load, towing, and off-road stress. SL81035RD is part of the Rugged Duty line developed for dependable replacement in hard-working suspension systems.