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Old 12-19-2017, 02:25 AM   #1
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Source for front sway bar bushings?

2015 Thor Ace 29.2,F-53. looking for new bushings for front sway bar - any ideas on a source on-line ?

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Old 12-19-2017, 03:10 AM   #2
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2015 Thor Ace 29.2,F-53. looking for new bushings for front sway bar - any ideas on a source on-line ?
Contact skuterdude on irv2.com or on ebay. He makes poly bushing for several chassis
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Old 12-19-2017, 08:53 PM   #3
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2015 Thor Ace 29.2,F-53. looking for new bushings for front sway bar - any ideas on a source on-line ?
Another option is Fordparts.com. Search by Model ...drop to 2015...next drop down is "Ford" and the last if "F53" On the left side of the page type in key word " stabilizer bushing" and scroll thru the results for your weight class. They run about $11.00 for OEM bushings (each).
You can even order them there as well.
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Old 12-19-2017, 09:52 PM   #4
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DJC, Last year I thought I needed new rear SB bushings and found they were available from either O'Reilly Auto Parts or auto zone. They were also available with new caps that had fittings so you could grease them. It turns out I just needed to tighten mine as the bolts were very loose. I also greased them and added locktite to the bolts while I was down there. I'm curious why you need bushings for such a new coach? Safe Travels

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Old 12-19-2017, 10:16 PM   #5
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I did teh CHF, and now after its parked ( no levelers) i hear this "popping sound" in the middle of the night - traced it to the bushings. I think they are relieving stress by sticking and releasing - thought the poly ones with lube would help
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Old 12-20-2017, 12:40 AM   #6
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I did teh CHF, and now after its parked ( no levelers) i hear this "popping sound" in the middle of the night - traced it to the bushings. I think they are relieving stress by sticking and releasing - thought the poly ones with lube would help
If your mh is on a Ford f53 chassis it already has poly bushings. Ford started using them a few years ago but ford doesnt lube them

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Just reread your first post. You already have the poly bushings just no lube

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Old 12-20-2017, 01:04 AM   #8
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sounds like i may just need to lube them - any preferred product?
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sounds like i may just need to lube them - any preferred product?
Nope, just make sure its poly lube. I got mine on ebay. Think they called it super lube. $7 bucks for 4 small tubes. 1 tube per bushing

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sounds like i may just need to lube them - any preferred product?
Did a quick check and found this

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F382130874227
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