How to Improve the Handling and Ride Quality of 2018 Forest River FR3 32DS Motorhome
Question:
Looking to buy sumo springs. But I need the part number for front and back. I am also looking to install new sway bars. My girl rides like a pirate ship I think it is the ford f-53 chasis..2018 fr3 32ds
asked by: David
Helpful Expert Reply:
I did some research and your 2018 Forest River FR3 32DS is built on a Ford F-53 chassis and has a 20,500 GVWR. The F-53 chassis is notorious for the ride quality you described. The biggest improvement you'll make is with a rear sway bar, which for that you'd want the # RM-1139-145. Next biggest improvement will be with a front sway bar # RM-1139-148.
SumoSprings will help too and are a solid choice. For that you'd want the # SSF-170-40-2 for the front and part # SSR-187-54-1 for the rear and you'd be set. With all of this installed your motorhome will handle like a totally different vehicle. If you didn't want to install everything at once I'd go with the sway bars first and then decide if you want more with the SumoSprings. I attached install video links to this page for more info as well.
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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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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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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