What Front and Rear Suspension Enhancement do You Recommend for My 2021 F-53 Motorhome Chassis?

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I need to upgrade suspension on my 2021 Georgetown 36b5 rv, would like to know correct steering stabilizer and sumo springs or equivalent.

asked by: Joe B

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Expert Reply:

From my available research on your 2021 Georgetown 36b5 motorhome, it has a Ford F-53 chassis and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 22,000 pounds. Unfortunately, for this particular model, we do not have a steering stabilizer available for your chassis model.

The good news is that we do have SumoSpring suspension available for your front axle of your chassis. For that option, I recommend the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2. The SumoSprings provide you with greater overall control, reduce sway, and reduce bumps and shocks. The springs also help compensate for off-center loads.

If you are looking for rear-axle suspension, we do not carry a SumoSprings model that is compatible with your motorhome. However, for a great equivalent, I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFRF53A. Like the SumoSprings, the Timbrens work to improve overall control and stability. With the 8,600 pound load-leveling capacity, the Timbrens decrease rear sag for an even ride.

We also have front anti-sway bars that help with control. For those parts, I recommend the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-148 and the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-149. Both of these dramatically increase overall handling. It is important to note that your factory u-bolt may not be long enough for the factory nut, washer and 1/2" plate of the # RM-1139-149. I recommend checking your U-bolts to make sure that you have 1/2" in order to add the plate. If you need longer U-bolts, you need either the # RM-590050-10 (if you have round U-bolts) or # RM-590050-00 (if you have square U-bolts).

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

Hey Don, thanks for reaching out. Yeah, the driver’s side on those F53 chassis can get tight, you’ve usually got brake lines, wiring, or a bracket sitting right where you want that Timbren to live. You’re doing the right thing paying attention to it,…

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Answer 2

Although either the #SSR-187-40-1 Sumo Spring or the Timbren #TFRF53A would be a great choice, the Timbren Aeon spring is actually rated higher at 8600 lbs, versus 2600 lbs for the Sumo Springs alternative. Neither of these options will come into…

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Answer 3

I spoke to my contact at Timbren and she emailed me a picture of a Timbren #TFRF53A with handwritten dimensions drawn on the picture. See attached picture. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.

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Answer 4

Believe me when I tell you, of all the questions we get, this is definitely NOT a stupid one, and to answer your question, both the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFRF53A and Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System #TFFF53B will fit…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Timbren and this is something that is not all that uncommon. If the brake lines on the axle of your 2013 F53 Chassis are underneath the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement #TFRF53A you can carefully bend them out of the…

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Answer 6

The front set of SumoSprings you'd want for your 2017 Jayco 31UL Precept is the part #SSF-170-40-2 and then for the rear you'd need to go with a Timbren part #TFRF53A or the SumoSprings #SSR-187-54-1.

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Answer 7

While both the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #TFFF53B & #TFRF53A and the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSF-170-40-2 & #SSR-180-54-1 are both great solutions for your 2019 Jayco Precept 31UL, there are some differences to…

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Answer 8

For your 2024 Ford F-53, I recommend checking out the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System #TFFF53B for the front, and the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFRF53A for the rear. These kits do not require drilling, will replace your…

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Answer 9

The biggest difference between the two for your 2019 Thor ACE 30.2 motorhome, and the reason why I highly recommend the SumoSprings over the Timbren, is what each product is constructed from. The Timbrens are made from a strong, rigid rubber while…

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Answer 10

You're correct that the rear Sumo's are not compatible with your 2021 Forest River Georgetown 31L5 Class A Motorhome, so you will have to roll with the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TFRF53A instead. As for the front, you'll…

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Answer 11

Hey Howard, you will need to go out and look at your 2014 Winnebago's rear axle to determine which Timbren kit you will need. If the axle is round the correct kit you'd need is the part #T96GR that you referenced or if it's square…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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