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Need New Konis

Yahoo Message Number: 117363
I'm putting on new shocks. What model Konis would you recommend for my 2007 40' Intrigue?

Lee Zaborowski

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117364
Hi Lee,

Mike says that when ours were installed on our 06 Inspire 2 years ago, our very excellent fellow suggested the best adjustable Koni shocks, and that's what Mike said yes to. I know that doesn't help with a specific name, but it's what Mike remembers. Hope it helps a little. We've been very happy with them. Of course last spring we had HWH install Active Air which is the best thing we've ever had installed as it improved the ride and handling significantly. Best $11,000 we've ever spent on the coach, Mike said. I agree as the ride along person.

Mary and Mike
06 Inspire 51784

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117365
EVO "99's" on the steers.

Rear Drive and Tag SP3 Adjustable should support you well, and cost less then the EVO's. (Nothing wrong with EVO's in all positions either, if the extra coin is not a consideration.)

One other option, is Road King on the Steers, and then the SP3 or EVO's in the rear position. (I have no first hand experience with the larger diameter Road Kings. But I do have 70K + miles on our Road King's, the previous 2 1/2" Diameter units. My understanding is that the newer larger Road King's large size, and valving provide both more control, and yet more forgiving over rough roads, then the 2 1/2" units I have.

I did about two years ago, buy a pair of the EVO 99's for the steer position, to compare to the older Road Kings. They handled very well, and did have a bit less road harshness transfer into the front of the coach. I elected to go back to the Road King's, as they had just a little better handling then the EVO 99's. So I trade the bit better handling, for the bit more road harshness transfer. (If I win a lotto, before ordering a new coach, I'll buy the newer Road King's and do a comparison:)!).

As you go back and read our this forum back in the mid 2000 range, County Coach had some Koni's in the rear position that were braking. (The leveling systems range was more then the Koni's (Believe these were SP1's for sure, possibly some SP2's(?) too.). Owner's would sometimes add 'Limit Range' straps and or chains, to keep the shocks from snapping.

Many owner's reported no noticeable change in handling, from a rear shock position being broken. Recall one gent that finished his summer travels, before getting the shock replaced.

This is my rational for not needing to spend the ultimate cash, for the superior shocks that the Road Kings and or Koni EVO 99's are - in comparison to the Koni SP3's.

Best to you, travel safe,
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!)

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117373
Lee,

I installed Koni Evo's on the steers and am very happy with them. I also installed the Source Engineering motion control valves. Both have done a good job reducing the bounce and sway. Planning on installing the Koni's on the rear too.

Tom
2007 Allure # 31570
'02 Silverado M&G Braking System

Tom
2007 Allure 430 Hood River Triple slide
#31570
'18 Silverado w/ M&G Braking system

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117380
Lee, I put Koni EVO 99s on my coach. I like them a lot.

George in Birmingham
'03 Magna 6298
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117538
Thanks to all the folks who sent me recommendations on shocks. I did discover that the brand of IFS makes a difference. I have the Neway. Anyway based all of you feedback and a vendor recommendation, the favorite for the front is the Koni EVO 99B.

The rear is not so straightforward with different opinions. The SP3 seemed to be the most common, but one vendor said it was a front shock?! The other choice, based on a vendor recommendation is the Koni FSD Gold RV Shock, which I'm leaning toward. It apparently is similar to the originals put on by CCC.

Thanks to all for the feedback.

Lee

Re: Need New Konis

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 117574
Lee, I put the EVO shocks on in Feb. and much better ride. I don't give much thought to the rear shocks.

Richard Aquino
2001 Intrigue