Installation of rear Hellwig anti-sway bar on my Ford E-450 Class C RV. I also had Bilstein shocks installed and a professional alignment. I highly recommend this upgrade for owners of large Class C RVs.
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Hi, getting a thor class c outlaw 29j, e450. Would this work? Dealership is going to charge 1200 for rear stabilizing roadmaster install. And 900 for the Safe-T-Plus install.
Tito, as I changed my front sway bar on my 30 foot Jayco Greyhawk, I noticed a small shock absorber that is mounted horizontally behind the sway bar. Any Ideas of what that is for..
Mine has 5 inches of clean end like it has been operating. Is this the steering stabilizer? and if so, should I change it also?
The vehicle is a 2007 ford E450.
I installed the front sway bar and tested and I still have some sway when a semi-truck passes me by, the rear sway bar hasn't been replaced, it is that normal? thanks !!
Do you have air bags one Rv
Hi Brian. GREAT videos, as always. Where did you get the alignment and shocks installed? Would you recommend them? Thanks.
Thanks for the video. I replaced them and along with my Safe T steering stabilizer it performs like a champ. No more rig pulling and pushing. Also I replaced the existing shocks with Bilstein shocks.
Brian Nice video..! I m going to do the Bilstein shocks first at front..later i do the back..! I m 8 yrs behind..lol..!
Great Video. Maybe someone can shed some light on a thought I have…Does anyone think that upgrading the sway bars would put more stress on the Motorhome itself (IE side walls, roof, floors, cuboards, etc). That now eliminated sway motion has to go somewhere. @Brian, as you have had this on for several years, any input on this?
Brian, I just did the install yesterday and it's amazing. I replaced the front and back sway bars with Hellwigs and also the steering stabilizer. It's a Fleetwood Tioga 31M. A pretty hard job for a 77 year old man, but my dad was a mechanic and I have always did my own work. A great upgrade for our RV. Thanks for the video from a few years ago.
I am trying to get Bilstein Shock Absorbers; but i have to choose between long wheelbase vs short wheelbase. I am not sure which one to choose. how can we tell if we have long wheelbase or short wheelbase. Any idea? i have 2007 Dutchmen Class C motorhome and its 31'. its a ford E450 v10 super duty.
Hey Brian, I love your channel. I'm looking to replace my sway bar for my Winnebago Via, but I'm also very interested in air bag suspension. Have you ever considered air bags? My ride is very harsh on anything other than super smooth asphalt, and the rattling from the mini blinds and all the cabinets drives me insane. Thanks!
Where did you order your sway bar from
Brian,excellent series btw.
Did you upgrade your sway bar links from the factory as well?
Also did you add a new steering stabilizer as well?
And the previous video you mention chassis f53 I have Motorhome Gulfstream 2004 Ford chassis is f53 ?
Hi Tito, I had the sway bars installed before our last trip. I couldn’t believe the driving difference. I know this is a older video for you but thanks for posting.
Well, received the Sway bars, ordered from SD Springs. Unfortunately, the rear sway bar box had a hole that someone tried to tape up. My mechanic laid out the parts and said half of the parts were missing (I have a 2004 BT Cruiser, 22', Ford E350 v10, and the Helwig rear sway is for RVs that didn't have a sway bar originally) … so Helwig said they'd rush the missing parts out in 2 days (IF they had them in stock) ….. So, we'll see. I also put the heavy duty Monroe RV Gas shocks in and I'm not sure if I'm going to put a new set of Coopers (6) on the unit or go for broke with Michelins. Thanks for your help. Appreciated.
Just received front and rear Helwig Sway bars for my 22' Gulfstream BT Cruiser …. now to find someone here to install it … I'm from NYC … not a very handy mechanic
How many miles are on your rig? Wonder when to replace shock absorbers on my Class A?
I know this is old but for those without rear air bags they also make a huge difference, set them up with a fill for each dont combine into 1 fill. and in windy conditions up the P.S.I. Doing all of these to your rv will change your mind on selling a white nuckle ride!!!
did you HAVE to do an alignment afterwards?
How much did it cost..and can you tell a big difference.
good video! I like the light humor too!. I also have a 2007 Ford E450 with a Winnebego Outlook. Would that be the same?
Are you going to upgrade the steering stabilizer?
Hey Rodney. I don't have the part numbers handy, but they are Hellwig bars and I also got them from SDTruck Springs.