Redhawk vs Greyhawk suspension

[Torker2]

Hi,,,,Do new Redhawks not have actual shock absorbers like the Greyhawks or just those helper springs???

Was really leaning towards a Redhawk until I saw all the replys in my other thread on suspension.
Also can someone explain the caster setting to me please.

[Harvard]

Originally Posted by Torker2

Hi,,,,Do new Redhawks not have actual shock absorbers like the Greyhawks or just those helper springs???

Was really leaning towards a Redhawk until I saw all the replys in my other thread on suspension.
Also can someone explain the caster setting to me please.

The Ford E350/E450 are shipped with the caster set at about +3 to +4 Degrees. That setting is OK for city driving.

For highway driving speeds you want and need about +5 to +6 degrees for good stability.

The Ford specified range is about +1.5 to +7.0 so you can see almost any setting can be declared to be within specs for the "tweak the toe and its good to go" alignment service.

[Sundancer330]

You can look at the specs on Jayco.com. Looks like both of those units come with the JRide Plus system which shows Bilstein shocks front and rear.

https://www.jayco.com/tools/archive/...wk/jride-plus/

https://www.jayco.com/products/class...redhawk/jride/

[MontanaBBQ]

My understanding is that the Greyhawks come with J-ride Plus which includes the upgraded Bilstein shocks and an heavier duty Hellwig rear sway bar.

I believe Redhawks have J-ride (not Plus), so stock Ford shocks and sway bars.

On our 2016 Greyhawk 31FS with the J-ride Plus, I have had the alignment (caster) adjusted, added a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer and the heavy duty Hellwig front sway bar. We've got over 23k miles on ours and I"m happy with the way it drives.

-Doug

[cabinetmaker]

Originally Posted by MontanaBBQ

My understanding is that the Greyhawks come with J-ride Plus which includes the upgraded Bilstein shocks and an heavier duty Hellwig rear sway bar.

I believe Redhawks have J-ride (not Plus), so stock Ford shocks and sway bars.

On our 2016 Greyhawk 31FS with the J-ride Plus, I have had the alignment (caster) adjusted, added a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer and the heavy duty Hellwig front sway bar. We've got over 23k miles on ours and I"m happy with the way it drives.

-Doug

X2...Bilstein shocks and heavy duty rear sway bar only comes on the Greyhawk. The Redhawk gets standard Ford shocks and sway bar.

I got lucky I guess because our 2018 Greyhawk Prestige came from factory with a straight steering wheel and it handles great. No pulling to one side or fighting to keep it straight. I only drive 65mph so that may be part of the reason...but straight out of the box my JRide Plus is working like a champ!