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10-25-2017, 05:01 PM
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Info on rear sway bar please
I have a 2013 Thor ACE 27 ft long. I have done the CHF front and back and also installed the SafetyPlus steering unit. I am contemplating on a rear sway bar. I would like to know what is the best. Road Master (requires drilling) vs the Blue Ox Tiger Trak that doesn't require drilling. Thks for the help
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10-26-2017, 08:05 AM
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If you did the Cheap Handling Fix on the rear, you already have a rear sway bar. The other products you are considering are probably rear Track Bars (sometimes called Panhard bars).
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Originally Posted by divingdoc
I have a 2013 Thor ACE 27 ft long. I have done the CHF front and back and also installed the SafetyPlus steering unit. I am contemplating on a rear sway bar. I would like to know what is the best. Road Master (requires drilling) vs the Blue Ox Tiger Trak that doesn't require drilling. Thks for the help
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2005 Safari (Monaco)Trek 28RB2, Workhorse W20, 8.1, Allison 1000 5 spd, UltraPower engine & tranny, Track bars & sway bars, KONI FSD, FMCA 190830, Safari Int'l. chapter. 1999 Safari Trek 2830, 1995 Safari Trek 2430, 1983 Winnebago Chieftain, 1976 Midas Mini
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10-26-2017, 08:31 AM
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The RM Rear Sway-Bar is typically added in addition to the stock SB (it was in my case, but read the instructions for your model, which I think will be this, but you need to double check). You may want to check the installation guide for the rear RoadMaster Sway-Bar (and it is a Sway-Bar, not a Trac-Bar which is something totally different but may be another good add for you) while crawling under your rig to see the bolt locations.
Anyways, the RM SB model chart for my F53 chassis said it required drilling also, but in reality, it actually does not. All of the bolts/holes where the RM SB mounts were already there. I initially shy'd away from the RM SB also because of this until I investigated closer.
Check it out.
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10-26-2017, 09:00 AM
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I'd rather have the one that is "bolted in" (drilling required) if they are otherwise the same. It's a little more work to drill and bolt, but it's a tighter connection.
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10-26-2017, 09:03 AM
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Mine is bolted in very solid. No need for extra holes.
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10-26-2017, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sedaliaterry
Mine is bolted in very solid. No need for extra holes.
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X2 on our SS Rear Trac Bar. Works great. About a 2hr. self install for me. You'll need a long 1/2" drive torque wrench.
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10-26-2017, 11:13 PM
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My bad haha
You are right everyone. What I need is the trac bar. Looks loke the Blue Ox and the SS act the same and neither of them need drilling. Which one should I use. Thks for the help
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10-26-2017, 11:40 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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I had a BO track bar on our previous coach on F53. Found it used, so saved a few bucks. I don't think it makes much difference which one. Any differences are minor, imho.
It made a huge improvement in driveability. .
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10-27-2017, 07:39 PM
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Either will work the same.
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