Dorman SL85905RD Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit - Front or Rear

Dorman RD Stabilizer Bar Link Kit for Severe Duty

Dorman RD SL85905RD is a rear suspension stabilizer bar link kit built for demanding service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is engineered for heavy hauling, towing, off-road work, and emergency-vehicle duty where dependable suspension control matters.

The RD, or Rugged Duty, product line is Dorman’s severe-service chassis offering. This rear stabilizer link kit is made for improved durability and longer service life under hard use, making it a practical replacement for failed original equipment on vehicles that cannot stay down for long.

• Rear suspension stabilizer bar link kit for select applications
• Dorman RD Rugged Duty line for severe-duty service
• Threaded end and bushing end design
• Greaseable design with grease fittings included
• Dust boot, washers, bolts, sleeve, locking nuts, and bearings included
• Polymer bearing material with rubber bushing material
• Standard replacement grade
• Part number: SL85905RD

Fitment and Application Details

• Fits 1986-2007 Ford Taurus, rear; Heavy Duty Easy Fit Link; RD - Rugged Duty
• Fits 1986-2005 Mercury Sable, rear; Heavy Duty Easy Fit Link; RD - Rugged Duty
• Fits 1994-2001 Ford Sable, rear; Sedan; RD - Rugged Duty
• Fits 1984-1994 Lincoln Continental, rear; Heavy Duty Easy Fit Link; RD - Rugged Duty
• Fits 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, rear; Heavy Duty Easy Fit Link; RD - Rugged Duty

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear sway bar looseness or clunking from worn link components
• Excess body roll caused by degraded stabilizer bar connection points
• Suspension noise from worn bushings, bearings, or mounting hardware
• Service interruptions on Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln rear suspension repairs
• Premature wear in vehicles used for towing, hauling, or severe-duty operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before installation and match the vehicle application to the listed year range. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Because this link kit is greaseable, service the fittings during routine maintenance to help preserve joint movement and reduce wear.

Quality Assurance

Dorman RD chassis components are developed for severe-duty service conditions and are intended to replace failed original equipment on specified vehicles. SL85905RD is part of the Rugged Duty line, which focuses on durability for demanding rear suspension applications.