| Brand | Car Name | Model | Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Swift | — | 2004- | FRONT R/L |
| — | Swift Sport | — | 2005- | FRONT R/L |
| — | Mazda 3 | — | 2009- | FRONT R/L |
| — | Splash | — | 2008- | FRONT R/L |
A stabilizer link (also called a sway bar end link) is the short connecting rod between the anti-roll bar and the strut or control arm — it transfers body-roll forces from one side of the suspension to the bar, which then loads the opposite wheel and resists roll. Every modern vehicle with an anti-roll bar has stabilizer links, typically two per axle.
Also known as: sway bar link, sway bar end link, anti-roll bar link, drop link.
When the vehicle leans into a corner, the outside suspension compresses. The stabilizer link transfers that compression to the anti-roll bar, which twists and pushes down on the inside-suspension link — sharing the load between both wheels and reducing body roll.
The link's ball joints (one at each end) allow the bar to twist freely while the suspension still articulates independently — without them, the suspension would bind.
A short steel or aluminum rod with a sealed ball joint at each end (or rubber bushings on older designs). Length is critical — even a few millimeters off changes the bar's pre-load and alters handling balance.
How long do stabilizer links last?
Typical life is 80,000–150,000 km. Rough roads and aggressive driving shorten this. Links are one of the most common steering/suspension wear items.
Should I replace both sides at once?
Yes — they wear at similar rates and replacing only one side can create asymmetric handling.
Is alignment required after replacement?
No. Stabilizer links do not affect wheel alignment geometry.
No. This is an aftermarket replacement manufactured by SLOOP, designed to meet OEM specifications. The OE number SLSL-0412 is referenced under nominative fair use solely to identify vehicle compatibility — it does not imply licensing, endorsement, or affiliation with any vehicle manufacturer. For genuine OEM parts, contact your authorized dealer.
Form-fit-function tested against the OEM specification. Material test reports and dimensional drawings are sent with every quote. For high-volume orders we will produce a sample-grade pre-production unit for your QC team's verification before main run.
ISO 9001:2015 quality management, plus REACH / RoHS for EU compliance. Material test reports and PPAP documentation are available on request for tier-1 buyers. Certificates ship with first shipment of every new SKU.
No free samples. Your first order doubles as the qualification batch. We hold the production run until you confirm visual + dimensional inspection from the first carton. If anything is out of spec we re-make at our cost.
100% T/T (bank wire) before production start. USD only. Bank details and proforma invoice are sent after you accept the quote. No credit terms, no Letters of Credit on first order.
In-stock items ship in 15–30 days from confirmed payment. Make-to-order production: 90–120 days from confirmed payment. Air freight (DHL / FedEx, door-to-door tracked) 5–7 days. Sea freight 25–40 days depending on destination port. We can quote FOB Taiwan or DDP your warehouse.
Upload your full parts inquiry on the quote page. We match every line we carry and flag the rest for our manufacturing roadmap. Aggregated inquiries directly drive our next production batch.