Correct Steering Stabilizer and Anti-Sway Bar for 2018 Thor Windsport 35M

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Which steering stabilizer and anti-sway bar is best for our 2018 Thor Windsport 35 M? Ford F 53 chassis. Thanks.

asked by: Mark J

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The correct steering stabilizer for a 2018 Thor Windsport 35M is the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer part # RM33RR and the correct anti sway bar is the Roadmaster Anti-Sway Bar part # RM-1139-148 for front and part # RM-1139-149 for rear.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The torque spec for the rear U bolts on your 2019 F53 motorhome are dependent on the size. If you have 3/4 x 16 u bolts (and used a 1 1/8" socket to remove the nuts) then they torque to 250 lb-ft. If the u bolts are 7/8 x 14 (and you used a 1…

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We typically do not publish torque numbers because manufacturers have been known to substitute hardware of different hardnesses from time to time but they do a great job of keeping the installation instructions updated to reflect any changes.…

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The biggest improvement you can make in handling and stability for motorhomes built on a 2017 Ford F-53 chassis is with a rear sway bar like the part #RM-1139-146 which is correct for your motorhome and your 18k GVWR. Next up you'd want to…

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We do not carry any Safe-T-Plus products like the RV steering stabilizer part 41-230, but we do carry, however, the Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer #RM-RBK24-RSSC. This product is compatible with most class A and class C motorhomes, and comes…

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For the front axle, the #SSF-170-40-2 SumoSpring Rebel Helper Springs would be a great option which would provide up to 2600 lbs of support which will help provide some support for the large slideout found on the Thor Hurricane and Windsport 34J. For…

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Answer 6

The air suspension system on your 2022 Ram 2500 limits your options for suspension enhancement. None of the air bags made for your truck will be compatible. Instead, I recommend adding the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SS64VR. The…

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Answer 7

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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The Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets #RM47MR typically comes centered and you would only need to make adjustments after installation and testing to see if it continues to pull. If you adjusted it all the way out to where…

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Answer 9

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

Hey David, actually what is going to make the biggest improvement in handling and stability for your 2011 Itasca is an upgraded rear sway bar with the part #RM-1139-175. I know that's not what you asked about but for motorhomes where most of the…

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In regards to the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer part #RM47MR, the stabilizer installs on the front of the steering arm pointed down. I have attached a photo of this below. If this wasn't what you were looking for, please just let me…

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Correct Steering Stabilizer and Anti-Sway Bar for 2018 Thor Windsport 35M

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