For The Mechanics: 2000 Ford E450

Some hydraulic rubber hoses are pre-fabricated with unique fittings on the ends. If that is your case, they can be purchased at places like Auto Zone, and quite affordable too. A year or two ago, I had to replace both my pre-fabricated power steering hoses on my old 1996 Ford Ranger. I was surprised they were only $12 to $15 a piece and in-stock too.

I am perplexed as to the purpose of those heavy duty screen-door springs. I never seen those under any E-Series before. Are they used for steering stabilization?

ron.dittmer wrote:


I am perplexed as to the purpose of those heavy duty screen-door springs. I never seen those under any E-Series before. Are they used for steering stabilization?

I think they are part of a unit called Safe T Steer or something like that. They were supposed to help with general handling and if you got a blow out in a front tire.

It's a SteerSafe made in Deming NM. It's a centering device like the springs hidden under a cover on Safe-T-Plus.
I say "Centering" because it doesn't incorporate a hydraulic damper. Has to rely on the coach having its own.

OOPS...didn't see that j-d had responded.

ron.dittmer said, "I am perplexed as to the purpose of those heavy duty screen-door springs. I never seen those under any E-Series before. Are they used for steering stabilization?"

Yes they are Ron. The product is Steer Safe. There are two large springs on each side. When I bought Winnie, there were only two. I put 4 new springs. I like the way she handles.

Thanks fellows for the education. I didn't realize Steer Safe used such hardware in their product.