Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit P/N:542-542
Help keep body lean in check on the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird and 2000-2006 Lincoln LS with the Dorman - OE Solutions Sway Bar Link Kit, part number 542-630. This front kit is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and is designed to fit and perform like the original equipment. Engine details for each vehicle are in the Buyer's Guide tab.
A sway bar link connects the stabilizer bar to the suspension, so the bar can resist body roll as the vehicle leans through turns and over uneven pavement. When a link wears or loosens, the bar cannot do this job properly. Dorman precision-engineers and tests this kit as a dependable stand-in for the factory part on these vehicles.
Signs a sway bar link may need replacing include clunking or rattling over bumps, more body lean in corners, or a loose feel from the front suspension. Other worn suspension parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing parts. It is good practice to inspect the links on both sides at the same time.
Interchange: K80261 · GK80261 · MK80261
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this sway bar link kit do?
It connects the front stabilizer bar to the suspension. This lets the bar help limit body roll as the vehicle leans in turns.
Is a sway bar link kit the same as a stabilizer bar link kit?
Yes. Both names describe the same part. Dorman catalogs 542-630 under the stabilizer bar name.
Which vehicles does Dorman 542-630 fit?
It is a front direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird and 2000-2006 Lincoln LS. Engine details are in the Buyer's Guide tab.
What are the signs of a worn sway bar link?
Common signs are clunking or rattling over bumps, more body lean in turns, or a loose front-end feel. Other worn parts can cause similar noises, so diagnose the cause first.
Will it fit like the original part?
Dorman designs this kit to fit and perform like the original equipment. It is precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original components.
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