PW Tows Airstream?

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I found when I added a Thuren Rear track bar ( Carli should offer the same benefit) the waggle in the rear end over highway joints went away. I think the rear track bar replacement is the secret to getting rid of that uneasy feeling over highway joints.

I believe he is taking about the truck dipping (porpoising) not shimmying

Wiggleing or shimmying over highway joints is usually a shock issue, interesting the trac bar made a difference

 

[wzj519]

I found when I added a Thuren Rear track bar ( Carli should offer the same benefit) the waggle in the rear end over highway joints went away. I think the rear track bar replacement is the secret to getting rid of that uneasy feeling over highway joints.

Yep. I heard many good things about Thuren Rear track bar. It's on my list as well.
You have the rear only or you replaced front as well?

 

[Soapy]

I have replaced both front and rear with Thuren. I also have upgraded to Bilstein 5160 shocks that are custom tuned for Power Wagons that I got from suspensionlifts.com.

 

[wzj519]

I have replaced both front and rear with Thuren. I also have upgraded to Bilstein 5160 shocks that are custom tuned for Power Wagons that I got from suspensionlifts.com.

How do you like the 5160?
Is the ride quality improved in some ways?

 

[Nick]

The lift doesn’t change the tow but a steep angled driveway or a potholed dirt road can dramatically change your bumper . you can get it on line for about 275 . You tube has some install videos . Dexter makes them .

 

[Soapy]

I love the 5160s. They are a bargain for around $1100 for all 4. Slightly bigger shock body than a Fox 2.5 at 1/3 the price. I can run 60 mph on a fire road with wash boards and feel like it is a smooth road without kickout from the rear end and no fade. They also handle a heavy load much better.

 

[wzj519]

The lift doesn’t change the tow but a steep angled driveway or a potholed dirt road can dramatically change your bumper . you can get it on line for about 275 . You tube has some install videos . Dexter makes them .

yep. Thank for reply. I am planning to have the 3" lift installed on my next 25FC. I am towing a 22ft Bambi now. IMO, I Don't think a lift is needed for TT less than 23 ft.

 

[Nick]

yep. Thank for reply. I am planning to have the 3" lift installed on my next 25FC. I am towing a 22ft Bambi now. IMO, I Don't think a lift is needed for TT less than 23 ft.

I had a 35 ft 5 wheel 14 years . Bought my AS 25 ft a few months ago and love it ! No slides , weighs half , about 3 to 4 MPG better and put together much better. My truck is a 3500 SRW with factory air that lowers automatically instead of raising because of the light weight which really makes my ride smoother . Feels like I am towing nothing after that 15 k 5th wheel . Enjoy your new AS .