Hellwig Rear Swaybar - E450
Hey Gang, I'm considering installing the Hellwig 7180 on my 2013 E450. The rig is 32'5" in total length. The mod is cheap by RV standards, but I'm wondering if I'd get any real bang for the buc...
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Jopopsy wrote:
I'm confused. Do I need a track bar or a better sway bar? I just want to be more stable when I get passed by tractor trailers.
I've discovered riding my tires at the placard recommended settings make the ride and steering suffer. I keep the backs at 80 and I dropped the fronts from 75 (placard recommendation if riding max) to 70. That helped. It also helped when I traveled w/ no water (my water tanks are right behind the rear bumper so it really unloads the front axle).
I could probably drop my fronts to 65, but I'm hesitant to do so. I haven't gotten it weighed, but I do have 2900+ pounds of OCCC in my rig. We don't pack it heavy by any means (and I know what heavy is having come from a trailer background).
From what you state is your goal, you need a rear trac bar. This will help when meeting large trucks/budes, when large trucks/buses pass you and with high cross/side winds. Tire pressure can definitely affect handling. I too reduced my front tire pressure slightly, but I do not remember exactly the pressure I ran. I sold my class C a few years ago.
