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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Thinking about getting one of these and installing it on my truck. I have a 2500 with airbags and onboard compressor. My truck has some sway when I have the 2,500 pound camper loaded on it. I was thinking this would help. I also was hoping that others' here have tried it out and comment on its effectiveness not only hauling a load, but without a load.
 
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Nobody has installed anti-sway bars?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Yes, but most guys have chosen the Hellwig 1-1/4" solid rear sway bar for handling improvements for their 1500's. I don't think your 2500 is the same however, it will def help with your towing. It will give you more control in both turning and stopping!
The Roadmasters came stock on optional trucks right? If installing anything, I'd go above and beyond stock. You'll benefit more.
 

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Thanks! I am going with the Roadmaster it is supposed to be heavier duty? I just wondered how they worked in general loaded and unloaded.
 
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If you're talking about a sway bar on the rear axle, it won't help your trailer issue. If you're talking about a trailer anti-sway bar, that's different. Not sure if it'll help on a in-bed camper, either. I guess it might.
 
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If you're talking about a sway bar on the rear axle, it won't help your trailer issue. If you're talking about a trailer anti-sway bar, that's different. Not sure if it'll help on a in-bed camper, either. I guess it might.

Depends on the type of sway and even then yes it will help. The rear sway bar controls the front of the vehicle. He has airbags on the back which make it fairly stiff only allowing the front to start the swaying and the rear to follow. If you install a swaybar, then the front isn't allowed to begin the swaying.
It will absolutely help in both handling and stopping with or without a trailer. Of course there are other things that will aid in the improvement, but a sway bar is the first huge step in the right direction, unless your an offroader.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks Dirtydog. I have some sway with just the camper on the back...it is not a huge deal since I can level pretty good side to side with the on-board compressor and airbags. I just want to eliminate it as much as possible. More stability = better in my book. I have series E tires that I pump up to 80 psi and that also helps.
 
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