hermanmullins Report post Posted October 7, 2017 Joe, My original drag link had one fixed tie rod end and one adjustable. The replacement one has adjustable ones on both ends (aka right and left hand threads) and can be adjusted with ease. I don't do my own PM service. Have had the same shop doing it for years. What I found was that one zerk fitting was in a bad location and to grease it the wheel needed to be turned to expose the fitting. That was never done and resulted in it going dry. The replacement drag link was purchased from Inland Truck Parts ($1,500.00). I replaced it myself. I showed the drag link to the shop when I did the change. Todd the service manager took on look at the dry end and said that it was uncalled for and would instruct his techs. He offered to do my next two services for free which came to a bit over $750.00. What I need to do is crawl under and make the needed adjustments to center the Steering Wheel. It is pretty close and just needs a bit of tweaking. If I remember correctly most steering boxes have a very slight indent, for lack of a better word. I just need to get the wheels straight and the wheel at 12 o'clock. I will be doing that in the next day or two. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted October 8, 2017 Herman, I was wondering how it failed. I did that all the time, I would drive it down the street stop with the wheel off center but you know it's tracking straight, with a helper adjust the drag link until the wheel is straight, (as you twist the steering wheel should respond) the helper can yell out the window when it's centered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 8, 2017 That's my plan. It failed from lack of grease. Caught is before it fell off. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 8, 2017 Quote Bet I know who will be behind the wheel....No, not DW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 13, 2017 Glad there is a Safe-T-Plus thread. During the storm Harvey my MH was flooded. I called Safe-T-Plus and they asked me to send it back to them (I had removed the piston) and they would check it out under warranty. I'm not going to go into details but let me express my gratitude for Safe-T-Plus and their exceptional service. Kathy and Kelsey are so customer service oriented and helpful. It has been a pleasure doing business with Safe-T-Plus. If anyone is in the market for a steering stabilizer I can strongly recommend Safe-T-Plus as the company to do business with. I have no affiliation with Safe-T-Plus other than being a satisfied customer. p.s., on my previous MH and for a short period of Safe-T-Plus being installed I noticed a significant difference in the handling characteristics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Has anyone put a Safe-t-Plus on a ZF Front End Suspension? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Wayne. Call ST+ and ask them! I used ST+ from 1981 to 2011. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 19, 2017 Follow up: Safe-t-Plus has responded to my question. On my 2105 Winnebago Tour 42QD with the Freightliner XC chassis and the IFS ZF Independent Suspension System there is not presently a design for attaching the Safe-T-Plus. They have been working on it and they believe they are close. When I hear back from them I'll post the information. Cheers! Safe-T-Plus is a great company to do business with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted December 20, 2017 There doesn't seem to many DPs with tags and IFS with any kind of steering assist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 20, 2017 Safe-T-Plus is working on a set-up and it may be soon that they complete one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
struthers495 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 I installed safe-t-plus on my 2007 workhorse 22,000 lb chassis ( 33 ft Holiday Rambler ). I did have a clearance problem with the original bracket they sent with the kit. The bracket did not have enough offset to clear spring. A call to them got me a new one to correct the problem. They said there were differences in the construction on these chassis even on the same models. Each side of the coach spring shackles have different number of shims in them. All works fine and I am satisfied with the performance in that it does help with tracking and less work driving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstrahm Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Installed Koni shocks about a year ago on our 1999 Winnebago Brave SE 29, F35 chassis. The coach has been in the family since new and the Koni shocks have unquestionably made the most positive difference in the ride and handling. It has what appears to be a steering stabilizer already installed but it is old and I cannot determine if it is a ST+ or not. Are there other manufacturers of steering stabilizers? How long do they generally last, years/miles? 147k miles on the odometer now. Also, we are south of Houston in Friendswood. Any recommendations for an alignment shop? We have the 19.5” wheels and are finding that they fall into a no-mans land, too big for auto shops too small for truck shops. TIA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, dstrahm said: Installed Koni shocks about a year ago on our 1999 Winnebago Brave SE 29, F35 chassis. The coach has been in the family since new and the Koni shocks have unquestionably made the most positive difference in the ride and handling. It has what appears to be a steering stabilizer already installed but it is old and I cannot determine if it is a ST+ or not. Are there other manufacturers of steering stabilizers? How long do they generally last, years/miles? 147k miles on the odometer now. Also, we are south of Houston in Friendswood. Any recommendations for an alignment shop? We have the 19.5” wheels and are finding that they fall into a no-mans land, too big for auto shops too small for truck shops. TIA! I would look for a Ford dealer that had a medium truck department and call them. If they don't have the equipment they will know who they send their work out to. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgallego Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Try the La Porte Tire Center. They do all the work on my motorhome. They handle large truck and have a huge parking lot. They are located at 11011 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Tx Contact Cliff Cunningham (281) 471-3541. Jaime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 11, 2018 I live in Texas City and I use La Porte Tire Center. They are also a Dually Valve dealer if you have any tire valve stems that are hard to get to the Dually Valve stems are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 11, 2018 When I had 19.5 tires, I used Firestone! Forget Galveston, they have trouble doing a trike, (as in pedal power) There is a Ford Car, light Truck and Truck sales at the junction of Hwy. 225 & Beltway 8, don't know the name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Whoopie! From Safe-T-Plus "Safe T Plus is pleased announced its newly engineered Safe T Plus Steering Control unit and mounting hardware kit for the ZF Independent Front Suspension chassis." Happy trails! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Wayne....what's it supposed to do for the driver? I had a RF blow out with our previous coach, an AC Allegiance, no control problems at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 Besides better steering stability, with the previous one I had you could take a front wheel off and still steer - according to some videos. They showed cement trucks, popping a front tire and still having full control. I don't know if they have a video on the IFS Safe-T-Plus but when I get home in October I'll be ordering one. Anyone in the Atlanta area can go to their factory and they will install it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted July 15, 2021 I have an update at This Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
