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Goldfinger 03-12-2012 06:14 PM

sway bar question.
 
I'm Absolutely against the square receivers. For some reason I dislike them. However with a newly acquired airstream I now need an anti-sway bar, well was told i needed. My bumper is rated for 12000lb pull and 1200 tongue. I was curious if i could pull off the spring arms and mount them the the bumper for the same effect.

beamn7 03-12-2012 07:56 PM

Re: sway bar question.
 
Are you talking about the spring arms that are part of a weight distribution hitch? If so, I dont recommend changing it. I'd go with a square receiver and use the weight dist hitch as designed. A anti sway bar for the hitch is another piece of equipment that I would recommend for anything over 22' or so... Maybe a hidden hitch if they bother you that much. I wouldn't sacrafice safety for looks....
Been in the RV industry a number of years and seen a number of accidents from improperly set up hitches....

Desert1957 03-12-2012 07:57 PM

Re: sway bar question.
 
WOW, show me some pic's of a step bumper rated that high!

Desert

Goldfinger 03-12-2012 08:14 PM

Re: sway bar question.
 
Tomorrow afternoon i will. The bumper is a Hercules bumper made in pelham georgia.

Goldfinger 03-12-2012 08:25 PM

Re: sway bar question.
 
here's whats being pulled http://i.imgur.com/vsyAt.jpg

the bumper looks normal but is made pretty stout and bolted to the frame with grade 8 hardware. the stick to the bottom right displays the rating.
http://i.imgur.com/iPXBL.jpg


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