{"product_id":"dr-kdss-front-kdss-billet-link","title":"DR KDSS Front KDSS billet link","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eFront KDSS Billet Link\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eDRKDSS Front KDSS Billet Link\u003c\/strong\u003e is a performance replacement for the OEM front KDSS fixed link. It replaces the factory rubber-bushed link with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"463\"\u003efully greaseable billet aluminum link and Delrin bushing system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the sway bar and suspension to cycle smoothly without the binding caused by the factory design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eThis upgrade replaces the \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eOEM passenger-side front KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e and is engineered for drivers who want their suspension to move freely under real off-road conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eWhy This Exists 🚙\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThe factory front KDSS link uses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"863\"\u003elarge rubber bushing torqued to 110 ft-lbs at ride height\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once tightened, that rubber bushing is essentially locked into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eAs the suspension moves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe rubber bushing \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eresists rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eTension builds within the link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eThe suspension \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003edeflects instead of cycling freely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eIf you’ve ever disconnected your sway bar and tried rotating the OEM link by hand, you’ve probably noticed it barely moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFor drivers pushing their suspension systems harder off-road, that restriction becomes a limiting factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eDRKDSS billet link eliminates that bind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eWhat It Does 🔧\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eRemoves restriction caused by the OEM rubber bushing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eAllows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003esmoother front suspension articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eImproves sway bar movement during suspension travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eReduces stored tension within the KDSS system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eMaintains proper KDSS system function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eAdds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003efully greaseable serviceable pivot point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eIncludes an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eintegrated pilot hole for optional safety wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eReal-World Development\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eThis product was developed over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003ethree years of testing\u003c\/strong\u003e and has accumulated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eover 25,000 miles of real-world use\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eBaja race support vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eBaja tours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eSouthern California high desert testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eTrail and desert environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003efield-tested performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, not theoretical engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; 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Hardware Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 lbs\u003cbr data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" L × 4.5\" W × 1.25\" thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eFits standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eDRKDSS billet link packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e (same packaging used for the rear billet link).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e(2) M12 × 1.25 × 50mm bolts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e(2) M12 × 1.25 stover locking nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e(2) M12 washers \u003cem data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e(used only with older round bushing setups)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eAll hardware is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003eclear zinc-coated\u003c\/strong\u003e for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eTorque Specifications 🔩\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eTop main bolt (link to frame)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003e110 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003e→ Use \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eLoctite or safety wire\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eVertical M12 sway bar bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003e85 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eNo Loctite required\u003c\/strong\u003e (stover nuts included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eFor safety, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003emark bolts after torque\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow quick visual inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eReal Talk\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eThe factory link was never designed for aggressive articulation or serious off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003eThis billet replacement removes the binding point and lets your \u003cstrong data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003eKDSS suspension actually do what it was designed to do\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3770\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBuilt for rigs that get driven hard — not parked. 💪\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DR.KDSS","offers":[{"title":"Clear anodized","offer_id":44243568197725,"sku":"KDSSBL-CA","price":459.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":44243568230493,"sku":"KDSSBL-R","price":459.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"King gold","offer_id":44243568263261,"sku":"KDSSBL-KG","price":459.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"King blue","offer_id":44243578683485,"sku":"KDSSBL-KB","price":459.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/0962\/4669\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-19at9.40.09PM_1.webp?v=1772887765","url":"https:\/\/mapoffroad.com\/products\/dr-kdss-front-kdss-billet-link","provider":"M.A.P. 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