Front and Rear Sway Bar Recommendations for a 2018 Forest River FR3 30DS with an F-53 Chassis
Updated 04/18/2020 | Published 03/16/2018
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I am looking for a front and rear anti-sway bar for a 2018, Forest River, FR3 30DS F 53 chassis, max weight non towing is 18000. I Also need to know if there is drilling required for install. Thanks.
asked by: John M
Helpful Expert Reply:
For the front anti-sway bar on your 2018 Forest River FR3 30DS with an F-53 chassis you need the Roadmaster part # RM-1139-148.
The rear anti-sway bar is the Roadmaster part # RM-1139-149. You do need to check to ensure there is enough factory u-bolt available to accommodate the factory nut, washer and 1/2" plate. If the u-bolts are not long enough then the Extended U-Bolt Kit # RM-590050-00 is needed. If you don't have at least 3 threads showing on your factory u-bolts after adding a 1/2" plate then you need the extended u-bolts.
Some installation videos have been linked for you to reference for the installation.
Bruce O.
4/17/2020
Well after 3 trips to Tractor Supply I got the right set of deep sockets. It needed a 1 5/16 to remove the original and a 1 1/4 to install the new one. The only sockets deep enough were the 3/4 in drive I only had 1/2 drive. Ended up being $100 in tools.
Chris R.
4/18/2020
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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
- Fixed End Link
- No Drilling Required
- Mounting Hardware Included
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Bruce O.
4/16/2020
What size nut is on the U-bolt. I need to buy a deep socket to get it off. I have a 2018 Bounder 38H, F53.