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Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #25 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16822
My 2005 seneca 34ss was unwieldy until I put an "additional" roadmaster swaybar on the rear, and a large sway bar on the front.
New bilstein shocks, and a steering centering device on the steering. Oh ya, a new arm from the steering box to the long bar between the wheels. These additions helped the wind, truck and over-steer conditions by 90%.
But, the rig still wanders more than I would like. It seems the rig does better if I am not towing (I tow a Jeep Liberty flat). Is there a way to minimize "the tail wagging the dog". It isn't terrible, but still noticeable. annoying
Ralph

Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #26 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16823
A rear trak bar did a lot for mine 2007 kodiak diesel.

Larry Payne  ⛳

Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #27 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16824
What brand or design did you use. I have looked at some images and I will eventually give this addition a try.


Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #28 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16825
This is the one I put on my c5500.. Pretty easy to install yourself if you are so inclined. Made a HUGE difference!
https://supersteerparts.com/product/motorhome/class-a/f-53/20k-22k-gvw-f-53/supersteer-trac-bar-ford-f53-20k-22k-chassis-bolt-3rd-member/
Dave
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On Saturday, July 28, 2018 Ralph Hinkle rlh_dlh SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



What brand or design did you use. I have looked at some images and I will eventually give this addition a try.




Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #29 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16826
Thanks. With a friend, I have installed most of the other suspension components.

Ralph


Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #30 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16827
I can't even remember what brand sorry. But if it bolts to ur rearend and has a rod, bar, or extension that attaches to ur frame. Then that's it.

I raised my suspension in the rear like 5 inches. With added leaf springs. This stopped ass end dragging and gave me suspension. I was now able to hit a bump or hole and feel some suspension. It put more Weight on frt end. And less on rear made a huge difference.
The trak bar helped with the sway. Cut it in half . MH top going left to right. I could actually feel MH leaning, in wind or turn, and the leaning would be half.
My kids following me could see the diffference

Larry Payne  ⛳

Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #31 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16828
I had track bars installed on front and rear. It stopped the tail wagging the dog. Without the track bar, the spring bushings allow to much side to side flex.

Dan



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Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #32 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16838
Maybe front and rear will be the solution.
Thanks,
Ralph


Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #33 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16849
Ralph,

On mine, the front is a Davis Tru-Trac track bar that the previous owner installed. On the rear I installed an UltraTrac unit that is also used on the Ford F53 chassis. It fit correctly and is a well built piece, especially for the cost compared to other brands out there.

https://www.ultrarvproducts.com/UltraTrac-Trac-Bars/UTF53V10R-Rear-Ultratrac-Trac-Bar-Ford-F53-20-22k-GVW-Chassis?filter=128

As far as sway bars (or anti-sway bars) the rear is still the stock unit. Up front I installed the Hellwig unit. It looks identical to the Roadmaster and BlueOx units but at a better price.
 

Re: Really rough ride, poor handling in the wind/on uneven roads, pr

Reply #34 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16851
Thanks, John.
I have bookmarked the site.
Ralph