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Old 04-10-2014, 08:55 PM   #1
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2014 328 CHF has anyone done this?

2013 chassis what do I need to do this?
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Old 04-11-2014, 07:47 AM   #2
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Proper size wrenches and maybe a small bottle jack if the bar proves stubborn. I only did the front and it took me, maybe, fifteen minutes. World of difference in how she drives and I really recommend doing it!
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Old 04-11-2014, 07:48 AM   #3
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So the hell wig arms not needed?
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Old 04-11-2014, 07:51 AM   #4
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Nope, not for ours. Just move the bolt holes. Talking front only though.
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Old 04-11-2014, 07:52 AM   #5
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Did u look at the rear? Any thoughts on rear trak bar or safety plus steering thing?
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Old 04-11-2014, 08:00 AM   #6
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Thought about doing the rear but determined that it was not needed. The handling improved so much with just doing the front that I am satisfied and really comfortable driving the rig. Evan a significant improvement when driving in a cross wind. But it really depends on what will work for you. It depends on model which would determine length of overhang, weight distribution and other factors. I recommend you do the front then drive it for awhile and see if you think you need to do more.
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Old 04-11-2014, 08:03 AM   #7
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Headed to fla end of month. Only drove it 80 miles home from dealer. We had class c with rear bar and safety plus and wow what a difference.
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Old 04-11-2014, 08:32 AM   #8
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I suggest you make a fairly long trip before jumping into mods. There is a lot of variation between models and how they handle. My 360 rides and handles fine without changing anything. After driving your coach under a variety of road conditions you will know one way or another. With mine I can lean back in my seat and drive the coach with just a light grip on the wheel and totally relaxed. No drift or sway, and only a light push from 18 wheelers. My previous FR had a much shorter wheel base, smaller wheels/tires, lighter overall weight and bounced around a lot especially on concrete roads with expansion joints. And a fast passing 18 wheeler would give me quite a push. And every pot, pan, dish and cup seemed to rattle in unison. I have a nice quiet smooth ride now. Except when I get numb towards the end of the day and drift over onto the "rumble" strips. Then the DW reaches over and slaps me up side the head to wake me up! haha Only verbally actually.
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Old 04-11-2014, 09:36 AM   #9
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I got it. I will do the front and see how it goes. The 328 is 34 ft long so it is shorter than yours.

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Old 04-11-2014, 08:42 PM   #10
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I have the 351 DFS (35 footer) and was bouncing all over the place as well as wave feel like the "whale watch boat ride" for about 8 months.
I did the CHF and what a difference, for me I should have done it earlier. I did both front and rear.
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I did my front mod and had the alignment done, toed in slightly, and what a difference!! Nothing else needed. However, I did the rear six or eight months later, not sure it helped any more, but it didn't hurt. My coach now handles and tracks much better, can use one hand on long straightaways when it is safe. Not before.

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Agreed. There was a lot of discussion in December about this, including pictures and info that Ford would not void the warranty if the mod was done. I have a 337 and there is virtually no sway even when passing trucks and driving mountain roads
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Headed to fla end of month. Only drove it 80 miles home from dealer. We had class c with rear bar and safety plus and wow what a difference.
k3wtf did you have a front end alignment?
MOST new Georgetowns need one, ours was SO BAD the tires were showing signs of sever wear at 6K miles.

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Old 04-17-2014, 10:07 AM   #14
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Who at forest river do we ask?
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k3wtf start with your dealer.

I did a search in the Georgetown sub forum for "alignment" and found several threads, here's a good one.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ied-45774.html
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Old 04-20-2014, 02:05 PM   #17
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Well we went out on our first real camp out. Kwikiee step broke a Rivit or something. Facing steps left support bolt or Rivit broke. Black water flush won't accept water on the fresh fill I filled the tank 2/3 and water kept running out of fill port. Came home and tried the CHF and bottle jack slipped almost got me. Could not get arm over leaf spring and then just could not get arm attached in rear hole. Leaving for fla on Friday pulling cargo trailer with motorcycles. Oh well.
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“Could not get arm over leaf spring and then just could not get arm attached in rear hole.”
“arm over leaf spring” what arm over the spring???

Post #28 by GT4six in this thread has a link to a web site with some excellent pictures, front and rear.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...n-56028-3.html

Most people don’t have to use a jack you just loosen the bolts and wiggle them out of the sway bar, do both sides at the same time.
Then lift one side and install the bolt (very easy) the other side will be a little harder to stab the bolt but is still VERY easy.
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Old 04-24-2014, 08:56 AM   #19
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Anyone who can help with this ????
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Old 04-24-2014, 10:34 AM   #20
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Anyone who can help with this ????
Do you need help with the Kwikee steps or the CHF?
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