Solved my problem
148k mile 300C. Had a knock in front suspension over small bumps. Repair shop said car needed front struts at 350.00. Went on the web and found the bushings to be most likley cause of the noise. To aid you in easy installation, move the bushing retaining clips on the stablizer bar 1/4" over (towards the center on car) by tapping them with a hammer to get bushing to fit in pocket like it should. Install bushing with the slit down. Suspension knock is now gone. $10 repair. Sweet! Make sure you measure your stabilizer bar 1st and get the right size bushings as there are 3 different bar sizes. 1.06"- 27mm, which is this set. There are also bars sized at 1.00" use Moog K200169 and 1.18" use Moog K200171
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Installation tips learned the hard way.
First make sure you have a floor jack, jack stand,hammer and heat gun or hair dryer. Tap the retainer over with the hammer about a 1/4 inch to allow for the larger bushing. Use the heat gun or hair dryer to soften up the bushing, it will allow it to open up easier so you can slide it onto the sway bar. You're welcome!
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Quality
Staff Reviewer -
Quality parts from Moog beat OEM...I know I have a Dodge. Front ends on Mopar products (2005 Magnum) take a beating, and if you haven't changed these yet then next time you replace the brakes, control arms, struts, ie anything up front put these in and call it a day. I am more than happy with this product. And now that I have re-built the front end on my Dodge, I am again happy with my car.
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Wouldn't buy again. Unless. Fitment is fixed
Verified Buyer -
Not the same. As oem. Had to trim down to work.
Better than oem imo. Need instruction sheet in box, tho.
These appear to be a silicone rubber which holds up quite well. I just replaced mine after 6 years and only doing so because I messed up the first install. They had not degraded at all, but they were deformed because of improper alignment (my fault).
There are a few other reviews that mention how to properly install these, and I'm so glad I read them this time!
There are two retainer clips on the sway bar that you have to slide over by about 3/16" to make room for the outer flange of these upgraded bushings. I originally thought they were welded on, but they are not and it's super easy to adjust.
Just lightly tap on them with a hammer to slide them over and check the fitment before you reassemble.
Moog really dropped the ball by not including an instruction sheet to explain this, which is necessary due to the variance from the OEM bushing.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend