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Old 08-27-2014, 10:59 AM   #1
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Anti Sway Bar

I have a Winnebago Vista 35f and I'm thinking about adding a sway bar to the rear. Since I have never done this before does anyone have thoughts on brands?
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I thought it came with front and rear sway bars ?
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Sway bars are in place from the factory. I think you might be meaning a track bar. Adding a track bar to the Ford F53 chassis is a common addition. Reduces the wag the tail tendency which results in constant steering input needed. Several threads here regarding this, suggest to try the search feature. Another common alteration is what is refereed to as the cheap handing fix (CHG). This involves moving the sway bar links to reduce sway and leaning by stiffening the sway bar action.
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You have a sway bar, you probably want this: Blue Ox F-53 Chassis w/20-22K GVW, Dana 135-150 Dfrtl., Rear Axle
A track bar really makes a difference, also you may want to think about a front steering stabilizer, like a RoadMaster Reflex. Read the cheep handling fix in the forum section too.
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I added this one https://ultrarvproducts.com/store/in...product_id=138 plus kept chf on the factory one. I like it also added the 1 and 3/4 to the front. I started out buy trying the cheap handling fix and instantly felt the difference. That and 4 corner weights to adjust tire air pressure. You can find many threads on this site on the subjects. For me the track bar for the rear is the blue ox the jury is still out on that one I am thinking of disconnecting it .
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Bill,
You also already have a front track bar put on at the factory. We have a 2014 Vista 30-T and have it so I'm sure you also do. However adding a track rod to the rear will help a bunch.

I can show you how to build one for $45 or you can spend $400 to 600 and have one put on. We've had one on for about 4,000 miles and it's great.

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