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Old 05-22-2021, 07:06 AM   #1
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So, we purchased a 2016 Jayco Alante 30AM. Did a couple of short trips, then, the big one to Colorado...1600 miles away. How bad could it be? Short story...the worst driving vehicle I've ever driven. I know I'm piloting a huge sail, but dang...Oh, and the furnace quit working in snowy Colorado and the refrigerator wouldn't work on LP. Found out I was a HVAC tech by the time I was done with the trip. But back to the suspension issues. Installed Roadmaster anti-sway bars front and back, Sumo springs front and rear and a Roadmaster steering stabilizer, after reading many of the great suggestions in this forum. Now, It drives like a dream, and my wife isn't holding on for dear life.
Thanks to all who have posted ideas on improving your driving happiness.

BTW...also installed Banks cold air intake system and 5 Star Tuning which I believe, improved engine performance significantly.
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Old 05-22-2021, 03:24 PM   #2
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What about the rear axle/differential stabilizer track bar... did you consider that? That option really helps with the sway/side push when a semi truck/trailer is passed.

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Other than a wheel alignment, I'm good. Although, it's not out of the question......I was wondering if it would be too much....but I'll take any advice
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What about the rear axle/differential stabilizer track bar... did you consider that? That option really helps with the sway/side push when a semi truck/trailer is passed.

Mark

X2 on the rear trac-bar, also called a pan hard bar by some folks. Allows the rear axle to move up and down, but not laterally. This, in my opinion, is an absolute must and makes the passing trucks something you don't even feel anymore. If you're comfortable with the way yours drives no, maybe not needed, but do a bit of research on this and see how it may help and decide if its for you. I won't have another F53 chassis without it.



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