Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Facts on the Road King (Read 744 times) previous topic - next topic
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Facts on the Road King

Yahoo Message Number: 50402
There was an article in FMCA magazine regarding the three major brands of shocks for Class A MH. Then there have been several posts on the bottoming out situation. There have been post on getting the shocks adjusted.
Then I heard on the unofficial jungle drums that the Road Kings shocks give off a rattle which goes away after a few hundred miles. But the jungle drums did not really say what caused the rattle, and for that matter why it goes away.
I had my shocks adjusted, and the sway bar in front lubricated to get ride of the noise. My ride is much improved, but still I think it could be better, so I am looking into the Road Kings. Does anyone have any actual experience with these shocks, and are they worth the money. Again my jungle drum said that is is better but even the Road King will still bottom out. I am looking for some facts, and actual experience the drums often get me going in the wrong directions.

Thanks

Sincerely,

Jim Spivey Allure 06 31432

Re: Facts on the Road King

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50412
Jim, Ride height from the get go. I read Mikee's post this morning and I agree (hate to admit it ) but he has made a lot of sense on this shock post.
I don't know anything on your rattle that goes away, first I heard of that. Have you tried Decaf in the morning ? Much of the blame for shock issues lie in the ride height of the coach. Here is a list of some related problems...
A) overall ride of coach, noise at every road surface change
B) continue bounce after road bed change
C) bottom out as suspension hits rubber extreme travel stops
D) poor handling at highway speeds, your are wore out after 200 miles
E) Rear end noise as drive shaft is not aligned for smooth rotation
F) coach does not sit level on flat surface.
G) Other then toe in or out adjustment you have premature tire wear on right front tire.
H) ride height starts at the back end of the coach, this is important as it affects all other issues . Putting that into specs will give you some idea of the adjustment needed for the front. Getting close to adjustment recommendations on the front you then have a slight window of adjustment for full shock extension.
I) air bags at 70-80 % pressure as Mikee states, this is the ride that helps absorb the bounce and noise over the bumps.
J) If your front end is lower then your back end....you have ride height adjustments needed.
Between the air bag and the shock this is ride comfort that you will have driving on the roadway.
K) tire pressure aired up to max pressure cold, we are motor homes not loaded gravel trucks carrying 9000 lbs on the front axle. 100-105 cold is more then enough.
L) Koni shocks adjust to max and back off 1 adjustment, this will allow the shock to work the roadway M) sway bar inspected for secure installation and rubber bushings in place.
Some of you might remember seeing heavy duty front ends with cables or chains installed to limit travel at full extension and to prevent broken shock mounting bolts.
AL

00 affinity #5851

Re: Facts on the Road King

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50415
This should read 70 to 80 percent of bag height, the pressure in the bag is what determines the height of the bag.
I really feel this condition can be figured out in a fairly short period of time.
I have a complete personal shop at my house as well as full hookups, if anyone is in this area or traveling thru let me know.

Mikee

In a message dated 08/05/09 10:23:34 Eastern Daylight Time, Boateral writes:

Re: Facts on the Road King

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50442
Al We are going to have to meet. Love your sense of humor. I am on it. Have had shocks adjusted, took down air pressure, and I have noticed my coach sets a little low. Going to OR this month, not for rally but to see relatives. Will have it check up there at OMC or Carrier.

Sincerely,

Jim Spivey

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50513
I would light to replace both of my headlight assemblies on my 1998 Intrigue because they are no longer sealing properly and moisture gets in which reduces the field of the light beam. I know they were Ford units but I don't know what year and model they were from.
Please let me know if there are any lighting upgrades for an older Intrigue coach.

Paul Resnick

98 Intrigue #10487

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50515
Paul,

I had a '99 and investigated this once, but don't still have the details. I remember that the headlight assemblies were from an early to mid 1990s Ford Bronco. Beyond that I can't remember. Sorry.

Brian Davis
'05 Intrigue
Coach #11901

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50516
It is the 1987-1991 Ford Bronco....check the pictures of 4th generation Bronco on wikipedia...altho if you figure out an "upgrade" to a better idea we would be interested in finding out. We polished ours with the 3M headlight polishing kit.

Sandy

1997 Intrigue 10468

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50517
Try a body shop and ask if you could see a "crash book" for light truck. You will be able to find complete break-down and pictures with OEM part numbers of the headlight assembly. If memory is any good I believe the Bronco in the 1990's is where our headlights came from.
Hope this is some help
AL

00 affinity #5851

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50520
On my 03 Intrigue they are Ford Bronco the following was taken from the box of a replacement that CC sent me a few years ago
Head Light Assembly (Rt)   Ford Bronco (1987-1991) TYC Part # 20-1608-94-1A
That Part # is for the Right (passenger side). I'm sure that they can cross that number over to the Left side.

Re: Replacement Headlight Assembly

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50534
Paul,

Search "87-91 bronco headlight assembly" on e-Bay and you'll find them for about $77 each.

Dave Trotter

01 Intrigue 11215