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02-11-2013, 10:06 AM
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Nice documentation ArTravler!
I take it the new bushings have to be slid over the end of the sway bar and down to the proper spot; the bushings are not split.
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02-11-2013, 01:57 PM
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New poly bushings are already split
The new poly bushings are already split so all you have to do is spread them apart and slip them over the sway bar next to the chassis frame.
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02-11-2013, 02:28 PM
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Nice post, thanks.
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02-11-2013, 02:31 PM
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Nice post, thanks.
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X 2. That was well done.
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02-11-2013, 02:59 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Great write up!
I replaced mine (Front and rear bushings) last Summer. The rear ones were actually missing!
I was driving metal to metal on the rear sway bar! (clacking noise as you drove over bumps) Anyway, what a dramatic difference in how the rig drives now that I actually have functioning sway bars!
To all F53 owners: check those rear sway bar bushings, they are notorious for "not being robust"!
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02-12-2013, 03:51 PM
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Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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I have a new 2012 36 foot Georgetown 360XL, is there any benefit in me installing poly bushings now? I'm adding a track bar to help, but this thing handles like a ship. Tire Pressures are correct per weight and corner.
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02-13-2013, 07:42 AM
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I don't think I would spend the time changing out the bushings on a 2012 model. They should be ok. It sounds like the track bar is going to be your best bet.
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02-13-2013, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ArTravler
I don't think I would spend the time changing out the bushings on a 2012 model. They should be ok. It sounds like the track bar is going to be your best bet.
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I'm doing the tracbar this spring, already have the bar, just need some warmer weather.
I also installed a steering shock, (Safe-T-Plus). Something you might consider. Agree about stock handling. On my initial drive home I almost turned around and took the coach back to the dealer. But have it sorted out pretty well now, (weight, tire pressure, chf, steering shock). Much more of a pleasure to drive. Tracbar will hold the axle steady between the springs and then I'm done with the suspension.
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02-13-2013, 11:03 AM
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I'm doing the tracbar this spring, already have the bar, just need some warmer weather.
I also installed a steering shock, (Safe-T-Plus). Something you might consider.
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My 1996 F53 already has something similar. I replaced the old wore out Steering Dapener with a new Blistein unit. It made a difference.
The Safe-T-Plus and the existing steering dapener on my F53 have similar attachment points. A bracket on the frame and another on the steering tie rod. The Safe-T-Plus shock is just a lot bigger.
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