Recommended Suspension Enhancement For a 1996 Fleetwood Bounder 28T on Ford F-53 Chassis V8 Engine

Updated 04/25/2022 | Published 04/22/2022

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Question:

What are your recommendations for a Bounder 28T with a Ford 460 V-8 to better resist the wind and better handling?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

For your 1996 Fleetwood Bounder 28T of the Ford F-53 chassis with the V8 I recommend the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-143. This will add a sway bar to the rear of your suspension to reduce sway and provide better stability when turning. First you will want to check your U-Bolts on your rear axle to determine if they are going to be long enough to allow for the sway bar. A 1/2" thick plate will need to be added to the U-bolts. We have the Square Extended U-Bolt Kit # RM-590050-00 or Round Extended U-Bolt Kit # RM-590050-10 if your u-bolts are not long enough or are corroded due to age that you want to replace them.

The Roadmaster TruTrac Front-Axle Trac Rod # RM-TRACF53 braces your vehicle's axle to prevent jarring and help keep it in line. This paired with the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets # RM58RR will greatly improve your steering feel on the road.

expert reply by: Bud M