Suspension Up-grades

[kenpod]

Just bought a new 32SA and before getting it, I have had them re-align I t, put on a Safe-T-Plus.
What has been anyone's experience with adding the following;
Sumo Springs all around
Rear Anti-Sway Bar
rear Tracking Bar
New Front Anti Sway bar

Your thoughts on these or am I adding a lot of expense for nothing?

Thanks

[lllkrob]

Originally Posted by kenpod

Just bought a new 32SA and before getting it, I have had them re-align I t, put on a Safe-T-Plus.
What has been anyone's experience with adding the following;
Sumo Springs all around
Rear Anti-Sway Bar
rear Tracking Bar
New Front Anti Sway bar

Your thoughts on these or am I adding a lot of expense for nothing?

Thanks

Other than the rear track bar, your wasting your money.

[allegro1x]

I had Rally's "R" Us - Welcome Home install everything you listed and for me it was money well spent. My 2012 32CA really holds the road better now. No Summo's . Dave

[DWRichard]

Originally Posted by lllkrob

Other than the rear track bar, your wasting your money.

Given that you have a Phaeton, and not a gasser, why do you say this?

There are thread after thread on this and the TRVN site about people who have added at least the Sumo springs and rear track bar (in addition to the aforementioned Safe-T-Steer) and have raved about the difference in the way their coach handles.

[TnThompson]

Just got Sumos installed on all 4 corners. With those and the Safe-T-Plus and the way it now handles I feel like I'm all done with my 31SA.

[Sweetbriar]

Make changes incrementally. Make a change, as you already have, drive the coach a few 1000 miles in different conditions and roads and decide if the coach performs to your satisfaction before making the next change. Consider spending a few days and read thru the "Cheap Handling Fix" thread and a few others regarding suspension and chassis add ons in the Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum here on IRV2.

If you're itching to do something today go with a rear track bar and give consideration to the cheap handling fix rather than replacing the OEM sway bars. If you have concerns about the sway bar mod you can always return the chassis to original configuration.

I didn't go the Sumo Springs route but instead have airbags all around. Help some with regards to regaining ride height after loading but not enough to write home about. Sumo's must do something considering Tiffin does offer them as an optional add on and they are more or less install and forget as compared to air bags.

My coach - sway bar mod, Koni shocks air bags, and a rear track bar in listed order. Very happy with the performance of the coach. The sway bar mod and Koni shocks made substantial difference with both ride and handling. Wind and passing trucks are not a problem. One hand drive to maintain a straight line. Sway is well controlled. No plans to add anything else considering the plan is to sell and buy a 36' Phaeton in a few years. I did installs over several winters after driving during the summer season to make an evaluation.