1994-1998 Dodge 5.9L Cummins Rear Sway Bars

Rear sway bars on the 1994-1998 Ram 5.9L Cummins

Every second-gen Ram rides on leaf springs at the rear, on 2WD and 4x4 trucks alike, and the rear sway bar connects to that axle through end links. The Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) puts sway-bar end links on the same short list of second-gen wear parts as the track bar, upper and lower ball joints, control-arm bushings and shocks. If the truck is in for any of those, look at the end links while you are there.

Why the rear bar matters for towing

The documented second-gen load setup combines rear air springs on individual fill lines with a heavy-duty sway bar and dual-pivot end links to keep a loaded Ram level. The tow-and-daily version of that build adds a 2-inch front leveling kit and Bilstein shocks. Fresh end links are the simplest piece of that setup to replace on a working 12-valve Cummins truck.

What we carry

The BDS Suspension rear sway bar link kit, listed for 1994-2002 Ram 2500 trucks with the 5.9L Cummins. That range covers the 12-valve years and the 24-valve that replaced it partway through 1998, so the engine under the hood does not change the pick.

Fitment notes

The BDS kit names the 2500 in its listing. The 3500 in these years was a dual-rear-wheel truck and also came as a chassis cab, so 3500 owners should call with a VIN before ordering. If you are pairing new links with rear air springs, Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 kits for this truck are in the suspension components collection.

Frequently asked questions

Will the BDS rear sway bar link kit fit my Ram 3500?

It is listed for the 1994-2002 Ram 2500 with the 5.9L Cummins. The 3500 in these years was dual rear wheel only and also came as a chassis cab, so give us the VIN and we will confirm fitment before you order.

Are sway bar end links really a wear item on a second-gen?

Yes. TDR's list of second-gen suspension wear parts includes sway-bar end links alongside the track bar, upper and lower ball joints, control-arm bushings and shocks. On a truck that tows, the documented load setup pairs a heavy-duty sway bar with dual-pivot end links.

Not sure what fits? Call the shop at the number in the header, or use the fitment checker on any product page. We install everything we sell.