Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit P/N:542-542
Keep your front stabilizer bar working with the Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit 542-459, a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. It fits many Subaru models, among them the 2003-2013 Subaru Forester, 2005-2009 Subaru Outback and 2002-2016 Subaru Impreza. The link connects the front stabilizer (sway) bar to the suspension, so the bar can resist body roll and help keep the vehicle stable through turns. Clunking, rattling or knocking from the front suspension over bumps and loose, imprecise handling are signs the links may need replacing.
See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details and the full application list.
Interchange: K750049 · GS80811 · MS80811 · TXMS80811
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this sway bar link kit do?
It links the front stabilizer (sway) bar to the suspension, letting the bar resist body roll and help keep the vehicle stable when cornering.
Is this the right stabilizer bar link kit for a 2003-2013 Subaru Forester?
It's a direct-fit front link kit for the 2003-2013 Subaru Forester. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm the correct engine and year for your vehicle.
Which other Subaru models does 542-459 fit?
It also fits the 2005-2009 Subaru Outback and 2002-2016 Subaru Impreza, among other Subaru models. See the Buyer's Guide tab for full details.
What are the signs of a worn sway bar link?
Clunking, rattling or knocking from the front suspension over bumps and loose, imprecise handling may signal worn links. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
What part numbers does this replace?
It cross-references K750049, GS80811, MS80811 and TXMS80811.
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