Roadmaster reflex steering stabilizer

[Johnynorthland]

Ron, I just had it installed yesterday drove it home from the shop it felt much tighter however the real test will be I am towing this June I’ll try and put an update on my experience once I am on the road for four days with it dragging my dolly tow!

JohnyNorthland

[rodpod]

Originally Posted by cherv

anyone have one installed on their e450 and any noticeable difference. we had alignment done and steering is much better but could be stiffer reduce steering wheel play.

The Roadmaster steering stabilizer is one of the best upgrades i have done. I also installed the Hellwig front stabilizer bar. It is much beefier that the OEM stabilizer. With these under the front end the coach is a dream to drive. Stable, tight, and no fighting the the steering wheel. Do It

[Jopopsy]

Replaced my OEM front sway w/ the Hellwig and the OEM steering stabilizer w/ the Bilstein. Initial impression is the coach seems tighter. I take it for a 2 hour run into PA this weekend, I'll know more then.

[Jopopsy]

All I can say is ‘wow’. I’m totally satisfied with the Hellwig front sway bar and the Bilstein steering stabilizer. 30 mph wind gusts and I had far far less steering corrections. I’m happy I only spent the 90 bucks or so. Mind you my rig has my caster adjusted above 5.5 by a truck shop that knows what it’s doing too.

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

Replaced my OEM front sway w/ the Hellwig and the OEM steering stabilizer w/ the Bilstein. Initial impression is the coach seems tighter. I take it for a 2 hour run into PA this weekend, I'll know more then.

Question, I've been searching around for the correct part number for that sway bar, can you tell me which one you bought?

I think the correct one is the 7718 for the Ford? Does that sound correct?

[Jopopsy]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

Question, I've been searching around for the correct part number for that sway bar, can you tell me which one you bought?

I think the correct one is the 7718 for the Ford? Does that sound correct?

Yep that’s the one.

Hellwig Front Bar

[Johnynorthland]

Has anyone installed the 555010 Monroe Gas Magnum RV and Motorhome Shock Absorbers on their ford ?

In my younger years as an auto mechanic our shop was a dealer for Monroe I found their shocks to be very decent for the price. But I am curious how their RV shocks are. They are much less than the competition. Any reviews out there on this forum?

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by Jopopsy

Yep that’s the one.

Hellwig Front Bar

Thanks, I ordered one, found it for $20 less on a different site.

BTW, where in NJ are you located?

[Jopopsy]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

Thanks, I ordered one, found it for $20 less on a different site.

BTW, where in NJ are you located?

Jackson !

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by rodpod

The Roadmaster steering stabilizer is one of the best upgrades i have done. I also installed the Hellwig front stabilizer bar. It is much beefier that the OEM stabilizer. With these under the front end the coach is a dream to drive. Stable, tight, and no fighting the the steering wheel. Do It

X2 for sure !!

[cherv]

Thanks, i called roadmaster and they were not sure it would fit the 2019 e450. I want to do it so can you give me the roadmaster part/catalog you ordered/installed. The factory rep. Was not sure of any chassis change between 2018 and 2019 e450. Ours is a 2019 jayco classc e450....thanks..can not believe they did not know of any possible changes..

[gprapim]

To my knowledge there are no mechanical changes. The unit fits all E350 and 450 chassis.

[cherv]

Thanks, i will check it out. The frame has to be drilled, looked a video

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by cherv

Thanks, i will check it out. The frame has to be drilled, looked a video

I didn’t have to drill my frame. Just purchase the bracket that is made for the E350/E450. It bolts right on to where the old one comes off.

[RetiredOne]

Some of you guys have mentioned adding the upgraded Hellwig front sway bar in addition to the Reflex. I ordered the sway bar for the front, and waiting for the Reflex to come in, then I'll have a nice project to do.

Question, has anyone upgraded the rear sway bar on the E450? Or, did Jayco already upgrade it from the factory Ford sway bar when they put the box on the chassis?

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by cherv

Thanks, i will check it out. The frame has to be drilled, looked a video

You will need the RBK-11 bracket kit to fit your E450 and the Roadmaster steering stabilizer. Easy installation (about one hour with ordinary tools). I hope this helps.

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by gprapim

You will need the RBK-11 bracket kit to fit your E450 and the Roadmaster steering stabilizer.

I thought the kit is the RBK-24 for the newer E450?

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

Some of you guys have mentioned adding the upgraded Hellwig front sway bar in addition to the Reflex. I ordered the sway bar for the front, and waiting for the Reflex to come in, then I'll have a nice project to do.

Question, has anyone upgraded the rear sway bar on the E450? Or, did Jayco already upgrade it from the factory Ford sway bar when they put the box on the chassis?

The GreyHawks have the upgraded heavy duty rear sway bar already installed from the factory, however, the front one is the standard Ford sway bar and needs to be upgraded by the owner, if desired.

[gprapim]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

I thought the kit is the RBK-24 for the newer E450?

Thank you !! I am sorry, I looked up the wrong year. Attached is the correct part listing:

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by gprapim

Thank you !! I am sorry, I looked up the wrong year.

Ha... that's cool, no problem.

I had ordered the RBK24 for my unit, and they came in, waiting for the Reflex to get here. At first I thought, crap, I got the wrong brackets....