Keep the rear sway bar firmly tied into the suspension with the MOOG K700540 sway bar link kit. This link helps control body lean, and its urethane bushings absorb road shocks. It is listed for several models from Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, among them the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator.
A sway bar link connects the sway bar to the suspension so the bar can resist body roll as the vehicle leans. MOOG keeps adding design improvements aimed at longer product life and easier installation and replacement, which has earned it a reputation as the chassis industry's Problem Solver.
- Grade 8 coated bolt: designed to make the link extremely durable.
- Solid hex spacer: an improved spacer made of strong, lightweight, anodized T-6 aluminum to resist corrosion.
- Urethane bushings: heavy-duty bushings made from a new urethane material. They absorb road shocks and resist oil, heat and ozone.
- Stress reliefs: patent-pending stress reliefs in the bushings are intended to improve durability and sensitivity to installation torque.
See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full vehicle list and engine details.
Signs a sway bar link may need replacing include clunking or rattling from the rear suspension over bumps, more body lean in turns, and cracked or worn bushings. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
Interchange: 531-257 · 265-1459
531257 · 2651459 · TC5826 · SL85535PR · 18279HD · GSL700540 · V18279HD · 1L2Z5495BA · K80033 · MK80033 · MS408120 · TXK80033 · 2653308 · JTS1386
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TC5826, 531-257, SL85535PR, 18279HD, GSL700540, V18279HD, 1L2Z5495BA, K80033, MK80033, MS408120, TXK80033, 265-1459, 2653308, JTS1386
