Safe-T-Plus

[David Brady]

On the safe-t-plus web site there's a cutaway of the shock absorber
used - it does contain springs. I'd agree with others that the addition
of a safe-t-plus to compensate for warn kingpins, panhard rods, or
ball joints is not a good idea. Have the system thoroughly gone over
before you add the safe-t-plus. I did. I also drove my bus 40K miles
without the safe-t-plus and know that it handles okay without it. I
was told by Wendell at Blue Bird, and George Morris at Bleakley
that the safe-t-plus is a worthwhile addition, both in terms of the safety
provided during a blow out (I was assured that without it I'd be in
a ditch), and in terms of improved handling. George explained to me
how our Bird's steering is effected by body roll and bounce, and my
experience with wandering steering confirms this. The safe-t-plus
greatly reduces the wandering under side winds, body roll, or suspension
jounce. When making a turn, I can feel the increased pressure put on the
power steering pump; turning the wheel does require more effort and no
doubt puts additional strain on the steering mechanisms. Will there be
additional wear and tear caused by the safe-t-plus? Probably. Is it worth
the trade off of not landing in a ditch during a blow out or of a more
controllable
vehicle under all conditions? Each of us needs to make our own decision on
that. All I can say is that it is very strongly recommended by the folks who
actually built the bus.

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

msecoolcal@... wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the final driving result
> between one safety steering attachment and another. The safeTplus has
> a shock
> absorber and the other one on the market has springs.
>
> Matthew
> 1979fcsb
> So Cal
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