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To confirm that this part fits your vehicle, enter your vehicle's Year, Make, Model, Trim and Engine in the Compatibility Table . Also review the notes section in the compatibility chart for additional specifications about this part. GM Genuine Parts Suspension Stabilizer Bar Links are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. This bar link connects your vehicle's stabilizer bar to the control arm or strut and helps provide roll stiffness to the vehicle. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE). ? WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Connects your vehicle's stabilizer bar to the control arm or strut Provides roll stiffness to vehicle GM Genuine suspension parts match the GM vehicles original equipment in ride, handling and stopping distance GM Genuine suspension components are specifically designed and engineered to work together with the GM vehicle ABS braking and stability systems Go through hundreds of validation / durability tests that include mechanical, climatic, material, enclosure and electrical testing Tested to rigorous GM standards for, durability, performance, temperature cycling, corrosion and fatigue Aggressive environmental wear testing includes heavy loads, water, salt, bumpy and dirty roads Tested extensively in GM vehicle applications to specific engineering requirementsá GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco Shocks and Struts GM Genuine Parts suspension products match your vehicle’s Original Equipment in ride, handling, and stopping distance. These parts are specifically designed and engineered to work together with the GM vehicles’ ABS braking and stability systems. ACDelco Gold (Professional) offers a full line of premium aftermarket suspension products designed to fit your GM vehicle, as well as a wide range of other vehicles on the road today Maintenance Tips Your vehicle’s struts slowly deteriorate over time, though this wear is normally difficult to detect. Worn struts can also cause additional wear to other vehicle components. To maximize your vehicle’s ride comfort, it’s recommended to inspect your vehicle’s struts every year. Be sure to always refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for additional vehicle maintenance practices. Potential affected components may include ball joints and other suspension components, brakes, and tires. The following should be checked by a qualified technician: Leaking oil or wetness along the body of the shock or strut Broken mounts Broken, damaged, or missing mounting hardware Dented reservoir tube Bent or scratched piston rod Cupped tire wear Damaged spring seat, spring FAQ Is there a difference between a shock and a strut? Yes. While shocks and struts perform a similar function, they vary greatly in their design. The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicle’s suspension system, while a shock is not. A strut is also a crucial part of the vehicle’s steering system and greatly affects alignment angles. S hould I have my vehicle aligned after replacing my shocks or struts? You should have your vehicle aligned if you are replacing your vehicle’s struts. However, it’s not necessary to get your vehicle aligned when replacing your vehicle’s shocks unless there was a previous issue. D o I need different shocks or struts for front, rear, left, or right applications? Yes. It’s important to choose the correct shock or strut for your vehicle model and year, as well as for the location in the vehicle.