Suspension Enhancement That Fits the 2018 Thor ACE 27.2 GVWR 16000 on Ford F-53 Chassis
Question:
Your customer service is not very good at answering my questions...... Currently I have on the way to my house for the 2018 Thor ACE 27.2, GVWR 16000, Ford F53 frame: Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes - RM-1139-149 Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes - RM-1139-148 SumoSprings Rebel CustomHelper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle - SSF-170-40-2 SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle - SSR-187-54-1 Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Brackets for Class A Motor Homes - RM-RBK22-RSSA e rear sway bar would fit. Also it did not show the rear sumo springs fit. Can you verify if the rear sway bar will fit and what rear sumo springs I should purchase?
asked by: Greg P
Expert Reply:
I think I can help make some confirmations for you and we'll go one-by-one on fits for your 2018 Thor ACE 27.2 with a 16,000 lb GVWR built on a Ford F-53 chassis.
- Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes # RM-1139-149 is NOT a fit as it is designed for vehicles with a chassis GVWR of 22,000, 24,000, or 26,000 lbs. Instead you would need the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-146
- Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes # RM-1139-148 is a FIT for your '18 Thor.
- SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2 are a FIT.
- SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-187-54-1 are NOT a fit as they are designed for vehicles with a GVWR between 20,000 and 26,000 lbs; you will need SuperSprings Maxim # SSR-187-40-1.
- Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer # RM33RR is a FIT for your motorhome.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-1/2" Diameter
- Anti-Sway Bars
- Anti-Sway Bar
- Rear
- 1-1/2 Inch Diameter
- Steel w Polyurethane Bushing
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Anti-Sway Bars
- Anti-Sway Bar
- Front
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter
- Steel w Polyurethane Bushing
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-5/8" Diameter
- Anti-Sway Bars
- Anti-Sway Bar
- Rear
- 1-5/8 Inch Diameter
- Steel w Polyurethane Bushing
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets for Class A Motorhomes
- Anti-Sway Bars
- Steering Stabilizer
- Includes Mounting Hardware
- Roadmaster
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SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Standard Duty
- SuperSprings Intl
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SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- SuperSprings Intl
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SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Front Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Standard Duty
- SuperSprings Intl
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