03-12-2012, 06:14 PM | #1 |
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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.
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03-12-2012, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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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....
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03-12-2012, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: sway bar question.
WOW, show me some pic's of a step bumper rated that high!
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03-12-2012, 08:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: sway bar question.
Tomorrow afternoon i will. The bumper is a Hercules bumper made in pelham georgia.
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03-12-2012, 08:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: sway bar question.
here's whats being pulled
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.
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