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upgrading steering and suspension recommendations

nomad2013
Explorer
Explorer
2007 Fleetwood 24ft motorhome. Looking for the best way to improve steering and suspension. Best type facility to do the job and what might be the estimated cost.
Thank you.
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nomad2013
Explorer
Explorer
Great responses from all of you. I will taking this information to a commercial truck repair shop for installation. Thanks again for all your input!

IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
Here is one members upgrade and cost that may be of help to you.

Link to his post
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C

MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
  • If the rig's rear bumper sags more than four or five inches between loaded, not loaded add more leaves to rear springs. If the complaint is excessive leaning around curves a rear sway bar will help. a bigger front sway bar will further improve stability
  • As noted the best-rated shock absorbers are a must:I like KONI but maybe there isn't a number available
  • Maybe after these upgrades you won't need the steering fixes

nomad2013
Explorer
Explorer
I just posted the topic. I thought it would go into a general topic agenda.

BarneyS
Explorer III
Explorer III
Moved to Tech Issues forum from 5th Wheels.
2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch (Sold)
Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine

kopy_kat
Explorer
Explorer
My last 28โ€™ MH on a Ford F450 chassis had these upgrades:
Bilstein 4500 series shocks
Bilstein steering damper
Firestone front airbags in the front springs
Steering box adjustment for tighter response
Proper front wheel alignment for the weight of the unit
Tireman brass extenders on each wheel to easily keep tire pressure at the proper psi

With all of this, the 28โ€™ MH handled very well.

The next step would have been a Roadmaster rear sway bar, but I ended up trading the unit in for my current fifth wheel.
2013 Flagstaff 8528ikws---"Camp MiMiPaPa"

Roger10378
Explorer II
Explorer II
So why are you posting in 5th wheel?
2005 Cardinal 30TS
2007 Chevy 2500HD D/A