What Comes With MOOG K170001?
The K170001 is intended as a complete stabilizer-bar repair solution rather than simply replacing the bar itself.
The package includes:
- MOOG solid front sway bar
- MOOG Problem Solver sway bar links
- Sway bar mounting bushings where applicable
- Synthetic fabric-lined bushing design where specified
This can be particularly useful on older vehicles where the bar, links and bushings have all accumulated significant mileage.
Solid Forged-Steel Construction
One of the major selling points of the MOOG K170001 is its solid forged-steel sway bar.
Some OE sway bars use hollow construction.
While hollow sway bars can provide excellent strength-to-weight characteristics, corrosion around welded areas can eventually become a problem on older vehicles.
MOOG uses a solid design intended to reduce the possibility of failure associated with corroded hollow-bar welds.
Black E-Coating
The sway bar receives a black E-coating designed to help protect the steel against corrosion.
That’s important because sway bars spend their entire lives underneath the vehicle exposed to:
- Water
- Dirt
- Road salt
- Mud
- Temperature changes
- Road debris
On vehicles approaching 20 or even 30 years old, corrosion protection isn’t exactly an academic concern anymore.
What Does the Front Sway Bar Do?
The front stabilizer bar connects the left and right sides of the suspension.
During cornering, the outside suspension compresses while the inside suspension unloads.
This difference twists the stabilizer bar.
The bar resists that twisting force and helps control body roll.
A functioning sway bar contributes to:
- Cornering stability
- Steering response
- Transitional handling
- Lane-change stability
- Predictable chassis movement
Symptoms of a Failed Sway Bar System
Potential symptoms include:
- Front suspension clunking
- Knocking over bumps
- Excessive body roll
- Loose handling
- Broken sway bar
- Deteriorated mounting bushings
- Worn end links
- Reduced steering confidence
However, suspension noises should always be diagnosed before replacing parts.
Why Replace the Complete Sway Bar?
If the original stabilizer bar is structurally sound, replacing only worn links or bushings may be sufficient.
But older hollow sway bars can suffer from:
- Severe corrosion
- Cracked mounting areas
- Damaged ends
- Collision damage
- Structural failure
When the bar itself has failed, the complete MOOG K170001 assembly provides a straightforward replacement.
MOOG Problem Solver End Links
The included sway bar links connect the stabilizer bar to the suspension.
These links transfer suspension movement into the bar.
Worn links commonly cause:
- Clunking
- Knocking
- Excessive movement
- Reduced sway-bar response
Replacing the links along with the stabilizer bar eliminates another major wear point.
Chevrolet Impala Fitment
One of the primary applications is the Chevrolet Impala.
K170001 fits:
2000–2013 Chevrolet Impala
and:
2014–2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited
Important Impala Limited Note
The 2014–2015 Impala Limited retained the previous-generation W-body architecture.
Do not confuse it with the redesigned 2014+ Chevrolet Impala.
For catalog purposes, make sure Limited appears in the 2014–2015 application.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Fitment
The kit fits:
2000–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo shares substantial W-body suspension architecture with contemporary Impala applications.
Buick Century and Regal Fitment
Compatible applications include:
1997–2005 Buick Century
1997–2004 Buick Regal
These are particularly relevant for restoration because many surviving examples are now dealing with decades-old suspension components.
Buick LaCrosse and Allure Fitment
MOOG also lists:
2005–2009 Buick LaCrosse
and the Canadian-market:
2005–2009 Buick Allure
The Allure was essentially the Canadian-market name used for the LaCrosse during this period.
Pontiac Grand Prix Fitment
The K170001 has broad Grand Prix coverage:
1997–2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
That makes the Grand Prix one of the most important performance-oriented applications for this kit.
Pontiac Aztek and Buick Rendezvous
Crossover applications include:
2001–2005 Pontiac Aztek
2002–2007 Buick Rendezvous
Yes, the Aztek is old enough to need suspension restoration now.
Time remains undefeated.
GM Minivan Applications
K170001 also covers several GM front-wheel-drive minivans.
Applications include:
- 1997–2005 Chevrolet Venture
- 2005–2006 Chevrolet Uplander
- 1997–2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
- 1999–2006 Pontiac Montana
- 1997–1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
- 2005–2006 Buick Terraza
- 2005–2006 Saturn Relay
Verify the exact trim and suspension configuration before ordering.
Installation
General installation involves:
- Safely raise and support the vehicle.
- Inspect the complete front suspension.
- Disconnect both sway bar end links.
- Support the original stabilizer bar.
- Remove the sway bar mounting brackets.
- Remove the original sway bar.
- Compare the MOOG bar with the original.
- Install the supplied bushings.
- Position the K170001 stabilizer bar.
- Install the mounting brackets.
- Install the MOOG end links.
- Torque all hardware to factory specifications.
- Check suspension and steering clearance.
- Road-test.
- Reinspect the installation.
Installation difficulty varies substantially between applications.
Does Installation Require an Alignment?
Normally, no.
The stabilizer bar and end links don’t directly establish:
- Camber
- Caster
- Toe
Therefore, replacement generally doesn’t require a wheel alignment unless other suspension components are disturbed.
Inspect These Components Too
While replacing the front sway bar, inspect:
- Control arm bushings
- Ball joints
- Tie-rod ends
- Wheel bearings
- Struts
- Strut mounts
- Springs
- Steering components
On a 1997 vehicle, “everything else looks original” isn’t necessarily reassuring.
Is MOOG K170001 Worth It?
The MOOG K170001 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Kit offers a comprehensive replacement solution for compatible GM front-wheel-drive vehicles.
Its biggest advantages include:
- Solid forged-steel construction
- MOOG Problem Solver sway bar links
- Replacement mounting bushings where applicable
- Corrosion-resistant E-coating
- Direct-replacement dimensions
It’s particularly attractive when the original hollow stabilizer bar has suffered structural corrosion or when several stabilizer-system components need replacement simultaneously.
Complete Fitment Summary
Buick: 1997–2005 Century, 1997–2004 Regal, 2002–2007 Rendezvous, 2005–2009 LaCrosse/Allure, 2005–2006 Terraza
Chevrolet: 2000–2013 Impala, 2014–2015 Impala Limited, 2000–2007 Monte Carlo, 1997–2005 Venture, 2005–2006 Uplander
Oldsmobile: 1998–2002 Intrigue, 1997–2004 Silhouette
Pontiac: 1997–2008 Grand Prix, 2001–2005 Aztek, 1999–2006 Montana, 1997–1998 Trans Sport
Saturn: 2005–2006 Relay
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