Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Sway bars & links

2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sway-bars-&-links

Based on technical sources — Mitsubishi Motors Australia MY25 Eclipse Cross specifications, the factory workshop manual for the GK1W/GK9W platform, and the Mitsubishi ASA genuine parts catalogue — the 2025 Eclipse Cross is fitted with stabiliser (sway) bars and end links at the front and rear. So sway-bars-&-links are absolutely relevant to this model, across petrol and PHEV variants.

On the Eclipse Cross, the sway bar ties the left and right suspension together via short end links. Its job is to cut body roll in corners, keep the tyres planted and sharpen steering response, especially over uneven roads or in crosswinds. The links are the small heroes here: they connect the bar to the control arm/strut and pivot as the suspension moves, so worn links or bushes can quickly turn a tidy-handling SUV into one that feels a bit floaty or clunky.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the sway-bars-&-links every 10,000–15,000 km or annually:

• Look for perished or cracked sway bar bushes, torn link boots, looseness at the ball joints and any rust on link studs.
• Listen for dull clunks over speed humps or driveway entries, and note extra body roll or vague steering on roundabouts.
• Check that link nuts are tight and bushes aren’t walking out of their brackets.

Replacement is straightforward on the Eclipse Cross and usually doesn’t require a wheel alignment, because the bar and links don’t alter static geometry. It’s good practice to replace links in axle pairs, use new self-locking nuts, and torque everything with the suspension at normal ride height to avoid preloading the bushes. For coastal Aussie and Kiwi conditions, anti-seize on the link threads helps the next service along.

Quality matters. OE or reputable aftermarket links with sealed ball joints and robust boots will last longer, particularly on PHEV models which carry a bit more mass. If the SUV is doing lots of urban kerb-hopping or tackling corrugated country roads, expect bushes and links to be consumables over time. Many owners find they need attention somewhere between 60,000 and 120,000 km, but condition beats kilometres — if it knocks or rolls more than it used to, it’s time for a look.

Popular questions

Does the 2025 Eclipse Cross have front and rear sway bars?
Yes. The MY25 Eclipse Cross runs a front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension, both using stabiliser (sway) bars with end links. This applies to petrol and PHEV versions, though part numbers may vary by trim and drivetrain.

What are the signs the sway-bar links or bushes need replacing?
Common clues include a dull clunk over speed bumps, extra body roll on roundabouts, a twitchy or delayed steering feel, and visible wear like split rubber boots or sloppy link joints. If the bar can be moved easily by hand with the wheels on the ground, the bushes are likely tired.

Do sway-bar link or bush replacements need a wheel alignment?
Generally no. On the Eclipse Cross, replacing links or bushes doesn’t change camber or toe. An alignment is only worth doing if other suspension parts have been disturbed, tyres show odd wear, or the steering wheel isn’t sitting straight.