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Old 05-04-2007, 08:35 AM   #1
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I am considering installing either a rear trac bar or sway bars. My question is what are the pros and cons and which one would be best for my W22 chassis
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I am considering installing either a rear trac bar or sway bars. My question is what are the pros and cons and which one would be best for my W22 chassis
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Old 05-04-2007, 08:42 AM   #3
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Do you have a sway problem or a tracking problem?
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Old 05-04-2007, 08:46 AM   #4
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The problem I have is commonly called the tail wagging the dog. This is more profound when I have a full fuel load
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Old 05-04-2007, 09:20 AM   #5
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For that I would recommend a rear trac bar.
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Old 05-04-2007, 09:45 AM   #6
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I had the same problem so I installed an Ultra Rear Track bar, now it's a real tight ride.
One thing I noticed is when camping and the jacks are extended I'm not getting much movement, is this possible Mike?
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It's very possible,it ties the rear axle to the frame so no side movement occurs.Without a trac bar the rear axle can be affected by side movement,the only thing holding it is the spring shackle bushings.
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Old 05-07-2007, 03:16 PM   #11
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The pros are improved handling, The cons... Well, To be honest I don't know any save the cost.

And I agree, the track bar will most likely help

Track bars (Pan-hard bars) control wag (Side to side sway Sway bars control side to side TILT (rocking) I put both a Blue True Center steering control and a Davis Tru-Trac on my W-22 and now it drives nicer than my car.
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