Ford F53 CHF (Cheap Handling Fix)

mdecastra wrote:
I saw this string about CHF. Any concerns about going forward with CHF??:

My Ford F53 18,000 lb chassis has two holes at the end of the sway bar. Sway bars work by twisting. That twist takes place between the brackets holding the sway bar to the axle. By using the second set of holes you "wow" is coming from the fact the sway bar is not twisting in that position. You might as well weld a chain to the axle and tie it to the frame. You are pulling on the end of the sway bar because it is almost a straight line between the bracket on the axle and the chassis. All F53 are laid out the same way. Mine is not unique. You are pulling on the axle with the sway bar ends. THINK TWIST when you're looking at it. Now if you moved the chassis mount point and then used the second hole maybe..... Doing it as described is, in my opinion , a big mistake. I would never experiment while on a trip. I've done the Alaska trip on nearly every road in Alaska except the "haul road". If it was rocking that bad, I'd be slowing down instead.

I had high hopes this free fix would work.

OK..... shouldn't the sway bar be connected to the axle somewhere? Your argument doesn't make any sense. The sway bars on the F53 chassis are pretty close to 90 degrees, so moving the end links inboard, is in effect making the sway bar stiffer. Depending on which diff. housing you have, (you said you have the 18 K chassis, so I would think it is the smaller housing), and whether is mounted at the top or bottom of the housing, the end links may need to be lengthen. It not only helps with rocking, but also side winds, and more comfortable ride and driving. Have you really looked at your rear bar? I should have a "U" bend in it to clear the 3rd member at the extremes of travel. It takes so little time, you should probably just try it, and see if does help, and is to your liking.

This reply to your post is not meant to offend you, just clarify and help people.