campsmoke
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We have a 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37C - and I would like to know if there is some way to reduce the side sway and bounce you get coming in and out of campgrounds - service stations etc. We also experience a considerable pull from left to right and at times pulls both ways when semis pass us on each side. Does anyone have a solution to minimize these forces?
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trop-a-cal
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New stiffer shocks, keeping heavy items low. Higher tire pressure may also be indicated, but inflate to load and tire rating.
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rgatijnet1
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Before you spend a lot of money on suspension upgrades, first try shifting your load around. A coach that is too light in the front can experience some handling issues. Just be sure that you do not exceed the maximum weight of any axle.
The next thing I would do is to replace the shock absorbers with a good name brand like Bilsteen or Koni.
For the semi push sway, I would try Airtabs before I spent any money on additional suspensions upgrades. For $225 you could eliminate spending a lot more money on upgrades that may not do as well.
Slow down when exiting a park of service station that has a dip in the road. This will minimize side sway. Things can be added to minimize it, for a lot of money, but slowing down is free.
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Clay L
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Is it a Ford or Workhorse chassis? If it is a Workhorse chassis I may have a suggestion that will help.
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wolfe10
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PLEASE, before we offer aftermarket suggestions, let's find out what chassis he has.
How many miles on it?
Have you crawled under and checked the sway bar bushings?
Have you looked at the shocks to make sure thay are not leaking (a little oil on the outside is OK) and the bushings are good? If you drive over a regular parking lot speed bump at normal (low) speed, how many times does each axle bounce?
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campsmoke
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Sorry guys - I have the Workhorse GM chasis - I was thinking of the Airtabs and bilsteen shocks. Thank you for your thoughts! We are currently in McAllen Texas and may go to Camping World in Mission Texas to have the shocks installed - they have a deal where if you buy 3 you get the fourth one free.
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wolfe10
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DO check sway bar bushings as well.
Given the length, we assume it is a W chassis, not a Workhorse P chassis.
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fredbon
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campsmoke wrote:Sorry guys - I have the Workhorse GM chasis - I was thinking of the Airtabs and bilsteen shocks.
If your chassis is '05 Workhorse you allready have Bilsteen shocks. I understand that Bilsteens have very little cushion on the compression side (hard ride going over bumps). Koni will dampen harsh bumps and control the body roll. I suspect that after weighing all corners and adjusting air pressure you will still experience body roll and "tail wag" when towing. I would consider addding a trac bar to the rear, along Koni shocks.
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I replaced the sway bar bushings with teflon ones on my P chassis the other day. It made a world of difference in how it drives. I ordered all four from a local parts store.
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Rear TRACBAR!
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