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New Shocks recommendation

Yahoo Message Number: 85184
Hello to all, my 1998 Magna that we just bought, seems to have the original shocks. My friend and mechanic has it at his shop and told me they appear to be original. What brand would you recommend to be the best for this Magna? It does seem to lean a bit in corners as if the shocks are worn.
Many thanks in advance for the help.
Ray, 1998 CC Magna, Coach # in coach and not here.

Re: New Shocks recommendation

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Yahoo Message Number: 85193
I don't think "leaning" is caused by bad shocks. I think it's your travel mode leveling system.

Larry, I 03 Allure, 30856

Re: New Shocks recommendation

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Yahoo Message Number: 85196
Ray,

If you asking for the "best" I would recommend you look into the Road Kings. But they probably are the most pricey also. (Oops, did I say that!). Give them a call with your questions.
http://www.roadkingshocks.com/
Barney

07 Inspire 52059

Re: New Shocks recommendation

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Yahoo Message Number: 85202
Quote from: RBD"

> Hello to all, my 1998 Magna that we just bought, seems to have the original shocks. My friend and mechanic has it at his shop and told me they appear to be original. What brand would you recommend to be the best for this Magna? It does seem to lean a bit in corners as if the shocks are worn.
Many thanks in advance for the help.
Ray, 1998 CC Magna, Coach # in coach and not here.
Perhaps the lean in turns is normal. Ours has always done that for 65,000 miles with the Koni adjustable shocks.
I understood the shocks job was to primarily limit repetitive bouncing and bounce height after crossing a bump at speed.

Our rig still only bounces once and rides really soft.

Dean

95 Magna 5280

Re: New Shocks recommendation

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Yahoo Message Number: 85203
I'm not real up on Magna's of that era, but think they were on the Gillig chassis and sometimes had a Detroit engine?
On shocks, if they make them for your chassis, Road Kings would be a one time buy. We have the previous generation RK's, and they made a substantial difference in the feel and handling of our 40' Allure. The newer 3" model should be even better. We also added Super Steer Motion Control Units, which also helped on the quick 'setting' of the chassis on side to side sudden weight transfers.) The RK's and MCU's together changed the rides handling from Cadillac float to BMW... as far as feeling stable.
But what you seem to be describing could be more then just old shocks. Your friend should check for other wear points in the suspension, as ou may need new bushings, or other goodies to get the Gillig back up to snuff. As I understood it, the CC's on Gillig chassis were good handling coaches.
Good luck, and please let us know what you find out, and then go have some fun:)! Best,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

New Shocks recommendation

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 85185
Koni's they will have the ones you need.

Regards,
Dave

Dave Rousey Jr. (Owner)
Former CC Technician
Styleworks RV/ Bus
Restoration LLC
4762 Long St.

Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 543-7983
daverjr4@...
 

New Shocks recommendation

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Yahoo Message Number: 85195
Or the ride height valve there two in the rear the one to check is the side that is leaning.

Regards,
Dave

Dave Rousey Jr. (Owner)
Former CC Technician
Styleworks RV/ Bus
Restoration LLC
4762 Long St.

Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 543-7983
daverjr4@...