Moog K80081 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Front To Frame

MOOG K80081 Sway Bar Bushing Kit

Restore front stabilizer bar support with the MOOG K80081 sway bar bushing kit. Built with thermoplastic bushings and engineered to exceed OE manufacturer specs, this kit is made for direct replacement service on select Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda applications.

For drivers searching for a front sway bar bushing replacement for a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, or 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, MOOG K80081 provides a precise fit for the front-to-frame mounting location.

Key Features

• Thermoplastic bushing material for consistent support and wear resistance
• 1.240 inch inner diameter for the specified sway bar diameter
• 1.830 inch outer diameter and 1.810 inch length
• Meets and exceeds OE manufacturer specifications
• Split design for easier installation on listed applications
• Fits front-to-frame stabilizer bar mounting locations

Detailed Description

The MOOG K80081 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit designed for front sway bar service on select vehicles with a 31 mm or 32 mm sway bar diameter. The thermoplastic construction supports stable bar location and helps maintain proper suspension response during cornering and road input. This part is a direct-fit sway bar bushing replacement for applications including the Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Explorer Sport, Lincoln Aviator, and Mazda B2500.

This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK80081 for the same application. The MOOG K80081 part number is also commonly searched as K80081 when sourcing a front stabilizer bar bushing kit for these vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or knocking noises from worn front sway bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the frame mount
• Loose or inconsistent front-end handling response
• Rubber bushing wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Fitment issues when replacing a worn OE-style stabilizer bar bushing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify sway bar diameter before ordering; this application is listed for 31 mm or 32 mm bars. The split bushing design supports easier installation at the front-to-frame location, and the kit is specified without dust boots or hardware. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and mounting position against the fitment list before installation.

• Fits 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, front to frame
• Fits 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, front to frame
• Fits 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, front to frame
• Fits 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, front to frame
• Fits 2003 Lincoln Aviator, front to frame
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, front to frame

Quality Assurance

MOOG backs this sway bar bushing kit with superior materials and rigorous testing to support reliable performance in service. The K80081 is engineered to exceed OE manufacturer specifications for the listed applications.