Tools Needed To Install Roadmaster Rear Ant-Sway Bar

Question:

I cant get the rigt asnwer from any of your staff so far ! I need to know the size of the 4 nuts that you remove to install the plate at the base of the springs this nut is way bigger than 13/16 as you told me, its over 1 inch , on your video you do not specify the size but you mention it will be hard to remove , its a very important part of that installation . So i need to know what socket i need to do that job. Thank you part number: RM-1139-149 Anti sway bar for 22,000 lbs F53

asked by: Mario

Expert Reply:

You are right, removing the u bolt nuts is a very important step to the install the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-149. The size of the U bolts will determine what size the nuts holding them in place are. If they are 3/4" in diameter U bolts then you need a 1 1/8" socket to remove them. If the U bolts are 7/8" in diameter then you would use a 1 5/16" socket, or a 33mm would work as well.

They are very tight and can be difficult to remove so I recommend that you spray them down with some kind of penetrating oil and letting them soak, then use a large breaker bar or impact wrench to take them off.

I attached a video of when I installed # RM-1139-149 on a similar F53 chassis motor home for you to check out. The install process and tools you're going to use are going to be the same for your F53.

expert reply by: Robert C