17 Greyhawk 29MV Handling issue

[Baldfacemt]

Yes we got one as well.Our Ford dealer was aware and said it was a relativlly simple tightening procedure and not a big deal...

[DGilbert]

My recall notice was in my mailbox today!! Yesterday I received my Safe T Plus steering stabilizer. Lazy Days had it on sale for $359 I think, so I got it. Still waiting on my install kit and have already talked to a Commercial Truck service to get installed.

[mtnester]

Ok I may have jumped the gun on how well my Greyhawk handles. Although it does handle a lot better than when I first got it, she still likes to wander. If you have read my previous posts as to what all has been installed and the alignment specs I still am not happy. I believe I've done about what all has been suggested but like I said she stills feels light in the front and still wanders a little to much for me. I thought maybe going back for another alignment check would help.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Harvard]

What is the caster set at?

[DGilbert]

Ours is still at the alignment shop and will be there till at least Mon. July 3rd.. Seems the alignment shop lift was not quite wide enough and 29mv is still pulling to the right. They have someone coming in Monday to take apart the lift so that they can align on the ground. They did install the safe t plus steering stabilizer. My unit tracked straight but was a workout with the steering wheel with easily 4" inches of back and forth play to keep it on the road. I will be interested to see how it ends up once they get the alignment right and with the steering stabilizer. Have a one month 3,000 mile trip coming up middle of July and that will be true test. Keep me posted on what your next steps will be.

[DGilbert]

MNester listed caster setting at start of this topic. Alignment shop told me mine were raised up to between 5 and 6

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by mtnester

Going to order a Safe-t-plus stabilizer tomorrow and start there, already have Blistein shocks all the way around and heavy duty sway bar in rear, front sway bar appears to be Ford factory, also Helwig springs in rear. I'll see how she handles after stabilizer install then maybe go for heavy duty sway bar in front.

Thanks

Does anyone know what Helwig part # is for a front sway bar on a 2016 E 450 GreyHawk is? I can’t seem to get the right answer from the Helwig website or supplier. Thanks in advance for any help on this.

[MontanaBBQ]

I used Hellwig 7718 on my ‘16 31FS. Purchased from Amazon.

-Doug

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by MontanaBBQ

I used Hellwig 7718 on my ‘16 31FS. Purchased from Amazon.



-Doug

Thank you Doug. I’ll look into it right now.

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by gprapim

Thank you Doug. I’ll look into it right now.

Just ordered one. I’ll have it on within a week or so. That combined with my Roadmaster steering stabilizer should be all I can reasonably do to make things as good as they can realistically be.

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by gprapim

Just ordered one. I’ll have it on within a week or so. That combined with my Roadmaster steering stabilizer should be all I can reasonably do to make things as good as they can realistically be.

If you get a chance or remember to do so, could you look and see if there are any stampings on the Hellwig bar?

The one on my Greyhawk was black, the one pictured is "silver". I'm wondering what's really on there. If Hellwig stamps their bar, that might give me a place to look and find out.

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by Camper_bob

If you get a chance or remember to do so, could you look and see if there are any stampings on the Hellwig bar?



The one on my Greyhawk was black, the one pictured is "silver". I'm wondering what's really on there. If Hellwig stamps their bar, that might give me a place to look and find out.

Certainly, I should have it tomorrow and will reply to you as soon as I can get it unboxed and take a look see.

[elcheapo]

Original Ford front one on my 2016 Redhawk was Black, Replaced with a Hellwig and it is Silver/Grey color. Also much larger in diameter.

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by Camper_bob

If you get a chance or remember to do so, could you look and see if there are any stampings on the Hellwig bar?



The one on my Greyhawk was black, the one pictured is "silver". I'm wondering what's really on there. If Hellwig stamps their bar, that might give me a place to look and find out.

Bob, I cannot find any markings on the Helwig front bar I just received. It is much bigger than the Ford bar and is a hammered gray and black finish. I am attaching 3 pics for you to see. I hope this helps.

[Bullitt6283]

Yes, I confirm that's exactly what I saw when I changed mine.

The stock front bar is puny in comparison.




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[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by gprapim

Bob, I cannot find any markings on the Helwig front bar I just received. It is much bigger than the Ford bar and is a hammered gray and black finish. I am attaching 3 pics for you to see.Attachment 44047Attachment 44048Attachment 44049 I hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Bullitt6283

Yes, I confirm that's exactly what I saw when I changed mine.

The stock front bar is puny in comparison.




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Excellent! Thanks guys! I should have my rig in the driveway this weekend or next week, I'll try to remember to get under there and take a look.