SumoSpring Helper Spring Stabilization and Support for 2017 Ford F53 Chassis on Winnebago Vista LX

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after i installed the rear axle trac bar and had the front tires re- balanced the coach felt better but i still think the front end feels a little loose I would appreciate your inside information on getting and installing sumo springs just for the front and see if this will make the front end feel more solid the rear end feels solid now I just don't want to be throwing money down the drain on something that may work i've tried to find out thru going to different rv threads and i'm not convinced that this will make that kind of difference thanks for the help

asked by: Robert E

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Your 2017 Winnebago Vista LX with 18,000 lb chassis does not have a Blue Ox Tiger Track Rear Trac Bar that will fit. The Tiger Track for your chassis only starts at the 20,000 lbs chassis.

The steering stabilizer that will fit your motorhome is the discontinued Blue Ox TruCenter Steering Stabilizer for Motor Homes TC35160 along with the custom brackets # TC5500. This is a far more adjustable system for steering stabilization than the Roadmaster Reflex # RM-RBK22-RSSA you have but also requires a more in-depth installation.

The SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-184-40-1 and Rebel Custom Helper Springs - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2 will help to minimize sway and body roll as well as help absorb bumps and shock. This will also help with the steering by helping to stabilize the load over the frame.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Robert

2/13/2019

after i installed the rear axle trac bar and had the front tires re- balanced the coach felt better but i still think the front end feels a little loose I would appreciate your inside information on getting and installing sumo springs just for the front and see if this will make the front end feel more solid the rear end feels solid now I just don't want to be throwing money down the drain on something that may work i've tried to find out thru going to different rv threads and i'm not convinced that this will make that kind of difference thanks for the help

Jason S.

2/13/2019

Happy to help. I'm glad you are getting the stability you are seeking in the back and balancing of the front tires will always help with the front end feel at the steering but as you stated it doesn't tighten it up. Since you have already installed the front sway stabilizer, I would use the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2. They will help with the stability as they act independently and allow movement of the suspension while supporting when needed. I've attached the video of the test course driving so you can see that the majority of the time there is weight on these springs and they are helping to support and stabilize that front end. They are designed to help with the steering and cornering. You can see that the vehicle we took the video of also had the anti-sway bar on the front. I recommend looking through the customer reviews as I can't prove the difference it will make.

Answer 1

Hey Ron, thanks for reaching out! We have two different steering stabilizers for your motorhome on a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis; the Roadmaster Reflex and the Roadmaster Exact Center. The Exact Center was supposed to be an upgrade to the Reflex but after…

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Answer 2

Anti-sway bars and axle stabilizers are similar but they do different things. An anti-sway bar helps more with body roll which is that tilting side to side motion whereas an axle stabilizer helps for with the tail-wag motion. Both are going to make…

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Answer 3

That's a good question, and for your 2006 motorhome on a Ford F-53 chassis, the best option to start with is using the Timbrens on the rear of your motorhome: - Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFRF53A The reason for that is a…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

You're already on the right track with everything you looked at. Your 2018 Thor ACE 30.3 has a GVWR of 18,000 lbs so I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets for Class A Motorhomes #RM33RR…

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Answer 6

Hi Robert, The spring isn't going to be replaceable so the whole connector would need to be replaced. Depending on what style you have you'll need a specific replacement. Would you be able to send me some pictures of the 7-way from the front…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The Steering Stabilizer I recommend for your 2017 Thor Challenger KT with F-53 Chassis and V10 is the Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Brackets #RM-RBK22-RSSA. This system uses a tempered steel spring to push and pull the steering…

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Answer 10

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