Recommended Anti-Sway Bar, Steering Stabilizer, and Air Bags for 2018 Thor ACE 30.3

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I have a 2018 Thor ACE 30.3 on a 2017 Ford F53 chassis. My toad is a 2021 Wrangler Rubicon. I am looking to improve the ride and handling and I am thinking about a steering stabilizer, front and read anti sway and airbags. What do you recommend?

asked by: Brad S

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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

-Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-1/2" Diameter # RM-1139-146

-Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar - 1-3/4" Diameter # RM-1139-148

If you want to add air bags you can using the # AL88240 for the front and # AL57344 for the rear. However, I recommend using SumoSprings instead. The SumoSprings will give you the same kind of support without the need to maintain them and adjust the air pressure. You would need the # SSF-170-40-2 for the front and # SSR-187-40-1 for the rear. Either option is going to give you a nice comfortable setup when combined with the anti-sway bars and steering stabilizer.

I have attached some installation videos below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Brad S.

4/17/2024

Thank you for your quick reply. A couple of follow up questions- do the Air Lift LoadLifters come with an air compressor? If not, what do you recommend? If I'm going to purchase and install a compressor, I'd like to have one compressor to do the Air Lift as well as to fill tires as needed or would I need a separate compressor for the tires?

Robin H.

4/17/2024

@BradS those do not come with an air compressor. Since you also want to fill up your tires I would use the Firestone Air Command Extreme Duty Air Compressor # F46VV since it comes with a tank. This is a dual path system so you could set one path to control the front and another to control the rear air bags. You will likely need additional tubing # F9416 and two additional tees # F3025-1 to get it all setup. It is hard to say exactly how much/many depending on where you install it and how you choose to run the lines.

Brad S.

4/17/2024

@RobinH Do you recomend/have another compressor that's equivalent? The Firestone is out of stock.

Robin H.

4/17/2024

@BradS if you're fine with just smartphone control and no remote then you could use the # F49VV which is in stock. Air Lift has the # AL27DQ which will also work.

Brad S.

4/17/2024

Robin, I am sorry to keep bothering you with questions! This should be the last- the Airlift AL27DQ has the ability to operate two sets (pairs) of air springs? Front and rear? Thanks again for all your help. Brad

Robin H.

4/18/2024

@BradS yes it is also a dual path system. So typically the dual path allows you to adjust two rear air bags individually for side to side leveling. When you have front and rear air bags you can add in the extra tee on each end so it will adjust the front as a pair and the rear as a pair.

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

Hey Gary, welcome back! The Safe-T-Plus #ST88MR is spring-based and reactive, so it corrects steering after you start to drift. It’s simple, solid, and proven. The steering will be firmer with this system installed, so if that is what you prefer I…

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Answer 3

Jeff, totally doable at home if you’re comfortable working under the front axle. The #ST88MR kit’s brackets use your existing leaf-spring U-bolts - no drilling or welding. You’ll just need a torque wrench up to 250 ft-lbs and a long breaker bar for…

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Answer 4

Your 2017 Thor Hurricane 29M is built on a Ford F53 chassis. For the Sumosprings, I recommend the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle #SSF-170-40-2 and the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-187-40-1.…

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Answer 5

When comparing the ride quality between the Timbren #TFFF53B and SumoSpring #SSF-172-40-2 I recommend going with the SumoSprings. Although Timbren is a very solid product, the SumoSprings have been proven to have more of a forgiving support over the…

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Answer 6

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 7

Thanks for reaching out, Gregory! You're on the right track with the Reflex Stabilizer #RM62VR you installed. The next things to upgrade would be your front and rear anti-sway bars, and then from there you'll want to look at suspension…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

I am not sure what is wrong with the links but I have included a picture of the instructions for the rear, #RM-4139-125, and for the front, #RM-4139-127, for your RV built on the 1997 Ford F-53. V8 chassis. The rear is on the top and the front is on…

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