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If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.
view full answer...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…
view full answer...There are several possible options for anti-sway bars and steering stabilizers depending on how your F-53 chassis is configured and what motor is in the RV. I have included a link to the options for you. Use the drop down menu to choose the motor…
view full answer...The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar #RM-1139-143 that you referenced is designed to work with a factory sway bar and not replace it. For more information on this sway bar check out the review video and install instructions link I attached.
view full answer...The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes #RM-1139-143 can use your factory u-bolts if they are long enough. If they are not, then Roadmaster recommends using the 7/8 inch diameter u-bolts that are longer (most likely the larger diameter due…
view full answer...On your 2017 Fleetwood Bounder, the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motor Homes, #RM-1139-143 is not a confirmed fit. You would want to instead use #RM-1139-149 I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster for you and their suggested installation time…
view full answer...For your Class A motor home built on the 2016 Ford F-550 chassis you can use Roadmaster front anti-sway bar #RM-1139-148. This unit will replace the factory sway bar.
view full answer...For what you are experiencing the best solution is a rear sway bar as that is the single most effective ride improving modification you can make to a Ford F-53 chassis. For that you would want the part #1139-144. This will make a huge difference and…
view full answer...We have rear sway bars that are a fit for your 2017 Ford F-53 chassis but you cannot use the front bar you have on the rear. If your RV is less than 34 feet long you would want the part #RM-1139-143 or if longer than that part #1139-144. Typically a…
view full answer...You will get the best handling improvement in your Forest River Class A motorhome by installing aftermarket anti-sway bars and an axle stabilizer. These will do the best job of reducing the effects of wind gusts and air blasts from passing trucks and…
view full answer...Your 2005 Fleetwood Flair is built on the very popular Ford F-53 chassis. Sway bars do help this chassis tremendously. The rear bar making the biggest improvement. For that you would want the part #RM-1139-143 which is a confirmed fit. Then for the…
view full answer...The flack plate/bracket should indeed have the bushings facing towards the front of the vehicle. I included an image showing this as well. As to drilling the holes for the shackle bracket, I don't really have a way to make that easier,…
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