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Old 11-23-2020, 01:09 AM   #41
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Although Meriam Webster agrees with the "make wet" definition, their first definition applies to how shock absorbers work.



The British are more inclined to use damper to describe a shock absorber, but a dampener is someone or something that dampens. It’s usually used where damper would work just as well.
Is there a point here other than a grammer lesson???? Yes, spelled it wrong--sue me

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Old 11-23-2020, 01:09 AM   #42
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The only thing left to do is get a RoadMaster rear sway bar. It goes to the back of the differential so you have two, the Ford one that is crap and the R.M. which is a beast and will remove all sway, tilting and push from wind, other trucks and RV'S. My 2018 Windsport handles like my Volvo now!!! Bob Trice

I agree. Made a huge difference for me.
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Old 11-23-2020, 01:53 AM   #43
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Can I do on a 2020 vegas? And cost?
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Old 11-23-2020, 11:14 AM   #44
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Can I do on a 2020 vegas? And cost?
I think your Vegas is on a different chassis. But someone on this forum will know.
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Old 11-23-2020, 02:19 PM   #45
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Can I do on a 2020 vegas? And cost?
This is the wrong post location, but...
I replaced the stock Ford OEM steering damper on my E450 chassis with a Bilstein damper.
It made a difference for me, far less wheel play (right/left)
Paid about $90 on Amazon, easy DIY install (plug & play)
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Old 01-02-2021, 04:49 PM   #46
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Aren’t the OE shock absorbers Bilstein?
Mine were Motorcraft.
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Old 01-02-2021, 06:58 PM   #47
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Hi do you have the Amazon link and a youtube video or pictures?

This is the wrong post location, but...
I replaced the stock Ford OEM steering damper on my E450 chassis with a Bilstein damper.
It made a difference for me, far less wheel play (right/left)
Paid about $90 on Amazon, easy DIY install (plug & play)
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Old 01-02-2021, 07:06 PM   #48
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Hi do you have the Amazon link and a youtube video or pictures?

This is the wrong post location, but...
I replaced the stock Ford OEM steering damper on my E450 chassis with a Bilstein damper.
It made a difference for me, far less wheel play (right/left)
Paid about $90 on Amazon, easy DIY install (plug & play)
I paid $98 with tax in April-2019
It's been increased to $114 on Amazon
But check around to see if it's cheaper elsewhere...

https://smile.amazon.com - Bilstein Steering Damper for E450

Here's a youTube video:

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Old 01-02-2021, 08:25 PM   #49
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Sounds like all the stuff we did to our 2016 Vegas. It was all over the road before upgraded.
Reason we bought 2020 hurricane because it rides so smooth and easy.

Guess thor/ford did some upgrades.

Will keep your list and see if repair shop recommends any of them.
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Old 01-02-2021, 08:32 PM   #50
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Not sure if it fits or needed for my 2020 vegas 25.6?
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