sway bar bushings

[jd_h]

Need new sway bar bushings on Ford F53 chassis, in Colorado Springs.
Any repair places recommended?

Than you in advance,
J.D.

[colonelcorto]

I did this same repair myself. Used the leveling jacks to lift the front end and then the rear end (remember to use appropriate jack stands, as well). I completed this repair in about two hours. My rear bushing were completely gone, night and day difference in handling.

[k9-keno]

Ebay got mine there.

[Blackdiamond]

The hardest part of the job is scrapping off the old ones, such a mess. You get the Poly ones in the pic off ebay.

[ThomBoles]

Dale.Traveling wrote:

ThomBoles wrote:
I have a picture someplace of the carnage. It looked like dripping ice cream. I couldn’t believe the condition of them when I was working on it. I’ll see if I can find the pics.

I'd describe it closer to black candle wax running down the mounts.

You're probably more accurate only wax doesn't stick as much as this did.

[77rollalong]

wolfe10 wrote:
Pretty easy to do with hand tools.

Recommend polyurethane replacements.

yes they are easy, Biggest thing is getting the bolts out, but if you spray them before hand and let them soak a bit they will come out.

[Dale_Traveling]

ThomBoles wrote:
I have a picture someplace of the carnage. It looked like dripping ice cream. I couldn’t believe the condition of them when I was working on it. I’ll see if I can find the pics.

I'd describe it closer to black candle wax running down the mounts.

[ThomBoles]

Dale.Traveling wrote:

MetalGator wrote:
What is the typical mileage that these bushing need to be replaced?

I think it's more of a time measurement rather than miles. My coach had 18,000 miles and was 5 years old and I had empty brackets when I brought the coach home. The Ford originals more or less melted. Wish I had taken a picture.

I have a picture someplace of the carnage. It looked like dripping ice cream. I couldn’t believe the condition of them when I was working on it. I’ll see if I can find the pics.

[Dale_Traveling]

MetalGator wrote:
What is the typical mileage that these bushing need to be replaced?

I think it's more of a time measurement rather than miles. My coach had 18,000 miles and was 5 years old and I had empty brackets when I brought the coach home. The Ford originals more or less melted. Wish I had taken a picture.

[MetalGator]

What is the typical mileage that these bushing need to be replaced?

[gsf35099]

As mentioned, if able & have the tools, it's a simple job.

I just finished replacing my bushings & end links 5 minutes ago and it took me 43 minutes total with prep & cleanup. This was by myself. 😉

[ThomBoles]

I too went with the bushings above. The rubber bushings had mostly melted away. It was an easy DIY change-out in the driveway. <-- ***If you have the tools and your health allows you to do it.

[wallynm]

This is my go to assistant


RV Service

[10forty2]

RedRollingRoadblock wrote:
This guy has an excellent reputation and I believe he is on this board. Anyway here is his eBay link. Also when you replace them be sure you use some Blue Locktite on the bolts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F53-Class-A-Motorhome-FRONT-REAR-Sway-Bar-Bushings-1990-1997/272263864...

Ditto! Great product and a fairly easy driveway project to replace. Another tip is to be sure to use the provided lubricant before installation. Otherwise, every time the body of your coach flexes, it will sound like an old man getting up from a nap!

[RedRollingRoadb]

This guy has an excellent reputation and I believe he is on this board. Anyway here is his eBay link. Also when you replace them be sure you use some Blue Locktite on the bolts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F53-Class-A-Motorhome-FRONT-REAR-Sway-Bar-Bushings-1990-1997/272263864...