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Thanks so much Nolan. I THINK I understand. It would seem to me that getting clearance for the main rail to be mounted to the frame will present many more clearance problems, as RV mfgrs like to mount all sorts of stuff anywhere they can. I took my RV in for shocks and spring bushing replacement, so I can't take a look for clearance tomorrow. (Besides, I wouldn't know what to look for anyway ) He's the same guy that I am hoping will install the aftermarket anti-sway bar also. He said he called Hellwig and they were to call him back. Sure wish I could get those pics you said you gave to Greg though. How about emailing them to me directly? (I think you have my email address) Thanks, Paul

Nolan, Did I understand you correctly... The main bar attaches to the frame rails and the end links attach to the spring? That's the opposite of what I understood from the pictures I've seen in this thread. Also it looks like Greg's rig has the axle on the top. like mine, from the pics on this link, and that it is a factory unit with the main bar attached to the axle. Your's looks like it might be an aftermarket unit with the axle on the bottom, but it too looks like the main bar attaches to the axle with a "U" clamp. (Can't see the mounting of the end links to the frame rail.) If true, that unit with shorter end links might work for me. Am I on track, or even more confused?? Maybe when I see your's and Greg's pics, it will be clearer. Tomorrow I will get under my rig and take some pics of my own.

Hi Nolan. TurboGreg As the '83 has no factory antisway bar , there are no brackets holes currently there for the upper end links to be attached to the frame. I suspect that my guy is concerned about that when he referred to "frame rails not in the same location". I haven't received yours or Turbo Greg's pics yet. Maybe they will answer my questions and concerns. When I go back to the dealer and show them to him, I want to know what I am talking about and be loaded for bear. I don't want him to be able to say "no". There are two Addco units that I found listed that I think might work for my rig #382 and #334 It looks like the only difference is the end link kit. Do you recommend the Urethane bushings? Hellig lists only one kit, #7539. No pics, so I can't see the differences. I also found two Ride-Rite rear air helper springs (aka air bags). Do you recommend them? And if so, since my axle is on top of the springs, how do they mount? On the axle? Thanks again, Paul

Thanks Greg, Loking forward to the pics

Hi Greg, I am still having trouble finding even an aftermarket anit-way bar for my '83 RV. I was told that the Hellig unit would not fit. Has anyone out there been successful getting an aftermarket anti-sway bar for one with the free floating axle mod. (Axle on top of springs) The dealer said something about "the Frame Rails not being in the same location" (I assume he means the same as a pickup), and also the replacement free floating axle being a larger diameter than the factory unit. Is someone has been successful in finding an aftermarket kit that works on the old retro'd units, could you please tell me which kit they used and how and where they mounted it (maybe even a picture?) I know I may have to have upper end-link mounting brackets fabricated, but where and how it should be mounted would help. Thanks so much..... Paul

Nolan, Thanks for your imput. It helped a great deal. I found a used sway bar that supposidly was for my 83, but after buying it and taking it in to have it mounted, was told it was too short. So now plan to go the after-market route. Also been told that I should have air bags installed and beef up my springs. (They don't appear to be sagging, but I'm told they were not designed to support the RV). I'm now confused again. I don't want to sink any more money in it than necessary to get more stability, and also don't want too stiff a ride (my wife is already complaining it too rough.) Your thoughts????? Thanks,

Hi, I'm a neophite when it comes to suspension on my RV. I have an '83 New Horizon (like the Dolphin). I have had it since it was new and thanks to this forum, I just found out about the safety issue with the rear axle and had it replaced to a full floating one last week at Hoopers Rear End Exchange in Sun Valley, CA (Great job at a good price too, recommend them highly). They also suggested to me that I add a sway bar and gas shocks. I want to do this but do not know what sway bar to get and where to get it. I would appreciate any suggestions.... Thanks

Is this something I can add to an '83 to improve breaking. My RV locks up easily when breaking (and scares the oooo out of me). If so, what would you expect the cost to me and where would I find it? Thanks.