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      I have used a PVC pipe with a removeable end cap on the past two motorhomes. Drill drain holes in bottom of each end to......drain...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      I too have driven a lot of trucks. From my F-350 Ford ( my motorhome now drives better than it ever did!) to 190 ton electric drive off...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      SUMMARY My GT7 now drives pretty darn good. I didn't mention it earlier, but soon after I had it scaled the second time I...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      SAFETY-STEER STEERINGSTABILIZER I had the Safety steer on my diesel pusher. Setting it up was fairly easy. It did make the coach...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      F-53 FRONT SPRING RADIUSRODS The last major modification I done to the chassis was the Super Steer Radius Rods to stabilize the...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      REAR TRACK BAR The V8 F-53 comes with a front track bar from the factory. The rear does not. I had been working on ride quality...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      SHOCKS The F-53 comes with Sachs shocks. Built to Ford specs. Not a bad shock absorber at all! Having run Koni shocks on...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Ford F-53 V8 chassis upgrades.
      The first thing you need to do is load your motorhome so it is ready for a trip. Then take it to a truck stop and weigh it!!! That is...
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      The newest Ford F-53 chassis has the Ford V8 and some nice improvements. Unfortunately it still has solid axles front and rear, leaf...
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      realshelby replied to the thread 2022 GT7 steering.
      I also have the Super Steer rear track bar.....taking OFF the Safety Steer improved how it drove more than adding the rear track bar...
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      realshelby replied to the thread 2022 GT7 steering.
      I had a safe-t-plus on my DP. Transferred it to the Georgetown. Zero improvement in driveability. Made it harder to steer, which adds...
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      realshelby replied to the thread 2022 GT7 steering.
      https://supersteerparts.com/products/supersteer-ss404rr-radius-rods-for-ford-f53-v8-16-26k-gvwr-2020.html
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      realshelby replied to the thread 2022 GT7 steering.
      I need to take some time to write a thread on this exact subject. My experience has shown the front axle radius bars to "fix" that...
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      Note that I said "part of why" the tow rating is 5000 lbs! :) Certainly the hitch provided is a factor. For one thing, these 5000 lb...
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      realshelby replied to the thread Hydraulic issues.
      valve bodies are where the hoses connect near the pump. should be electrical wires connecting to them too. Lack of use....often...
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