{"product_id":"dorman-sl85535rd-suspension-stabilizer-bar-link-kit-rear","title":"Dorman SL85535RD Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman RD Rear Stabilizer Bar Link Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD SL85535RD is a rear stabilizer bar link kit built for severe-duty service on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer. It is engineered for demanding use where suspension durability and dependable sway bar connection matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RD line, or Rugged Duty, is Dorman’s heavy-service product family for vehicles that see off-road work, towing, hauling, and emergency-response duty. This rear stabilizer bar link kit is built for improved durability to help extend service life under hard use on the Explorer, Aviator, and Mountaineer platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear stabilizer bar link kit for specified Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged Duty product line for severe-duty service conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for direct suspension service work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design with grease fittings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dust boot, bolts, sleeve, locking nuts, bearings, and bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymer bearing material and rubber bushing material for suspension articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded end on one side and bushing end on the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference part numbers include MOOG Chassis Products K700540 and QuickSteer K80033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSL85535RD is a practical replacement when the rear sway bar link on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, or 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer has worn out from heavy service. It is designed to restore the stabilizer bar connection at the rear suspension while addressing the durability demands common to towing, work use, and rough-road driving. The part number SL85535RD is also a useful reference when sourcing a rear stabilizer bar link kit for these applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Addresses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear suspension clunking or rattling from a worn stabilizer bar link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive sway-bar movement caused by degraded link bushings or bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or noisy rear suspension behavior under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService failures from severe-duty driving, towing, or off-road use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a direct replacement after original equipment wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle year, make, model, and rear suspension configuration before installation. Inspect the stabilizer bar, mounting points, and adjacent suspension components for wear before replacing the link. Because this kit is greaseable, service the fittings during installation and at regular maintenance intervals to help maintain smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman RD chassis components are developed for severe-duty service applications, with the Rugged Duty line focused on durability for hard-working vehicles. SL85535RD is intended as a dependable replacement for specified rear stabilizer bar link applications on the Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Mercury Mountaineer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734139564213,"sku":"BKKY-SL85535RD","price":40.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_SL85535RD_Fro.jpg?v=1782283492","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-sl85535rd-suspension-stabilizer-bar-link-kit-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}