Front Radius Rods F53 Ford Chassis.

[41pu]

Has anyone installed front radius rods on a F 53 Ford chassis with good results?
I have a 2004 34 Foot Holiday Rambler that I’m dealing with the constant steering wheel correction.
Items I have installed to date. Front and rear Trac Bars,Steering Stabilizer, Koni Front shocks and Front sway bar. All this with little noticeable help. The sway bar made the most noticeable difference. I’m think about installing the front radius rods as a last resort.

 

[House Husband]

Have you check the toe-in? About 1/8" positive, is what I suggest.

 

[41pu]

Have you check the toe-in? About 1/8" positive, is what I suggest.

Yes the alignment has been done. Not sure what the toe was set at.
I’ll look for my paper work and see. I know the caster/camber was set. I can see the new shims.
Thanks for responding.

 

[rjshiflet49]

We had a Georgetown on an F53 chassis and it was a constant fight to maintain center of the lane. We tried pretty much what you have tried and never had any noticeable improvement. We bought used, tried our best to love it - but in the end, we went back to a good, solid Ford Super Duty and fifth wheel.

 

[41pu]

We had a Georgetown on an F53 chassis and it was a constant fight to maintain center of the lane. We tried pretty much what you have tried and never had any noticeable improvement. We bought used, tried our best to love it - but in the end, we went back to a good, solid Ford Super Duty and fifth wheel.

Thanks for responding.
I haven’t given up yet. But close to it.

 

[TheLooks]

I think I have read a heavy rear sway bar can help with steering also.

 

[Brown R]

Has anyone installed front radius rods on a F 53 Ford chassis with good results?
I have a 2004 34 Foot Holiday Rambler that I’m dealing with the constant steering wheel correction.
Items I have installed to date. Front and rear Trac Bars,Steering Stabilizer, Koni Front shocks and Front sway bar. All this with little noticeable help. The sway bar made the most noticeable difference. I’m think about installing the front radius rods as a last resort.

Yes, I entailed front radius rods on my 2015 Winnebago and they made a big improvement in my steering.