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mike garry · 03-21-2013, 04:33 PM

Winnie 2013 37F in shop for Track Bar and Steering Stabilizer--having trouble getting the brackets to fit for the steering stabilizer. Does anyone know if there was a change from a F53 2012 chassis to a 2013. Called Blue Ox they did not know. Should not be this difficult-I thought

garykk · 03-22-2013, 12:27 PM

What stabilizer are you installing? I installed mine in no time, hardest part was running the wires to the dash..as far as I know the chassis did not change.

mike garry · 03-22-2013, 12:54 PM

Gary,

From your Signiture it's same setup as you have--Tiger Trac and Tru center. it seems the dealer is having trouble getting the correct part. As a side note what Wires are you talking about? in 07 it was all mechanical no wires involved. Thanks

garykk · 03-22-2013, 03:26 PM

The tru-center I installed has a solenoid operated centering system, as far as I know they all did....
Blue Ox - TruCenter

mike garry · 03-22-2013, 08:27 PM

Gary,

I had the Safety Plus on the last coach, I didn;t know about the wire with the tru center--- I am always learning, thanks

chboone · 03-22-2013, 10:52 PM

What problem are you having? I assume that the bracket your having the problem with is the bracket that mounts on the U-bolts for the leaf spring. Blue Ox shows that the bracket P/N TC5807 is for 2010 - 2012, no listing for 2013. Is that the bracket P/N you have? I would be surprised if Ford made any changes for 2013 chassis. You may in fact have a 2012 chassis.

mike garry · 03-23-2013, 06:33 AM

the problem is that the dealer says the bracket does not fit on the 2013 chassis, I called ford and they said no changes from 12 to 13, and that I have a 13. Called Blue ox and they are in contact with the dealer. I have always used blue ox products and have been very pleased especially with there product suport. Hope to have some answeres on Monday

garykk · 03-23-2013, 11:12 AM

The bracket your dealer has must be the wrong one, I too used the bracket #TC5807, it bolts on with two bolts . The tru center you should have would be a - TC35160 - Tru Center Steering Stabilizer, 35 Inch, 160 lbs.
Is your dealer trying to install the bracket on the wrong side of RV, should be on the driver's side..

mike garry · 03-23-2013, 11:36 AM

I will find out Monday, Paul from Blue Ox contacted them on Friday (Late) I would not be suprised if thats the case--confidence is low. after install it wil be double checked. Thanks for your and everyones input

garykk · 03-23-2013, 04:37 PM

Good luck.......I agree, I would double check everything after...
Make sure they pick up 12 volt power from keyed side so the unit is not powered when you are parked..