sway bar
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Topic: sway bar
Posted By: Gregm
Subject: sway bar
Date Posted: 06 May 2016 at 6:44pm
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I am fairly new to the Rpod forum and we have owned our 2014 171 since 10/15 and have 2 previous trips with no issues
I am towing with a Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6 and it pulls very well. We did have quite a bit of sway last weekend coming back from St Augustine Fl to Orlando though it was windy. I am considering installing a sway bar and would like to get input from the other forum members. Thanks! |
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Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 06 May 2016 at 6:46pm
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I have one. For the small cost (<$100) and easy installation, I think it's worth it. Lots of Podders have weight-distributing hitches that include anti-sway, and swear by them. I may end up going that route some day.
------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills." 
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Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 06 May 2016 at 6:52pm
| Thanks for the info. Is there a particular brand and how difficult was the installation? I am somewhat handy and would prefer to install myself |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 06 May 2016 at 7:44pm
I installed the Pro Series friction sway control from E-trailer ($38). You also need to purchase a bracket which mounts under your existing ball, to which you will mount the little ball that the sway control arm rides on. They run about $30. Installation was simple. Drill a few holes in the tongue of the trailer to mount a bracket with a ball on it, and then remove the ball from your ball mount, place the other bracket under it, and reinstall the ball. Less than an hour of work. ------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills."
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Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 06 May 2016 at 7:50pm
| Sounds doable. I appreciate your help. |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 08 May 2016 at 3:31pm
| The Pro Series friction sway bar that I ordered from Amazon cam with all the necessary parts, $38 http://www.amazon.com/Pro-83660-Value-Friction-Control/dp/B0016KJ5MC?ie=UTF8&keywords=proseries%20sway%20bar&qid=1462735808&ref_=sr_1_sc_1&sr=8-1-spell |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 08 May 2016 at 5:40pm
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We have the same Pro Series set up on our Explorer. Have used this since spring 2011 and wouldn't go anywhere towing the pod w/o it. Works great even when encountering strong cross-winds in excess of 20 mph.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |