Dorman 540-601 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing - Front To Strut Rod

Dorman 540-601 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing

Dorman 540-601 is a suspension stabilizer bar bushing made for specific Chrysler and Dodge applications with an 18.8 mm diameter bar. Built from rubber/elastomer material, it is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment bushing on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Direct-fit suspension stabilizer bar bushing for specific applications
• Rubber/elastomer construction for OE-style service replacement
• Black finish
• Designed for an 18.8 mm diameter stabilizer bar
• Specific fit for front-to-strut-rod mounting locations
• Part number: 540-601

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar bushing is used in the front suspension where the bar connects to the strut rod. It is a standard replacement part for vehicles such as the Chrysler 300, Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Newport, Dodge Charger, Dodge Monaco, and Dodge Magnum when equipped with the listed 18.8 mm bar diameter. The 540-601 bushing is engineered to match the original equipment fit and function for the specified chassis applications.

This part cross-references Delphi TD4554W for the same application. It also aligns with common aftermarket references including 2462570, JBU1267, K7064, GK7064, and MK7064.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1965-1971 Chrysler 300, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1965-1973 Chrysler Newport, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1965-1973 Chrysler New Yorker, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1973-1978 Dodge Charger, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1977 Dodge Monaco, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1978-1979 Dodge Magnum, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1979-1981 Chrysler Newport, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar
• Fits 1979-1981 Chrysler New Yorker, front to strut rod, 18.80 mm diameter bar

What It Helps Address

• Front suspension clunking from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive play at the strut rod connection
• Bar movement caused by deteriorated rubber bushings
• Noise and vibration from aged suspension bushings
• Uneven suspension response on Chrysler and Dodge front ends

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the stabilizer bar diameter before ordering; this part is specified for an 18.8 mm bar. Confirm the vehicle’s front-to-strut-rod mounting location and compare the original bushing dimensions to the listed measurements, including inside diameter, outside diameter, width, and wall thickness. Professional installation is recommended when replacing suspension bushings.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this bushing is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide a reliable replacement for the original equipment on the listed vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement for specific fitment applications.