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Shocks

Yahoo Message Number: 46990
The May issue of Motorhome Magazine reviews several shock absorbers. They gave Bilstein the highest rating. I checked the Bilstein website and they have no products for either the Dynomax or Gillig chassis. I talked to a Bilstein representative and they stated they do not have a specific shock for those chassis. I contacted a distributor and they said they may be able top cross to a Bilstein but wouldn't recommend doing so. A friend has a Navigator and he put on Bilstein with very favorable results. Several questions:
Has anyone put Bilsteins on a Country Coach? If so, how did you select?
The article downgraded Koni'a for rough road comfort. Any similar results? Actually Road King was not given a high score, No comment was made about adjusting the Koni's.
Need shocks so want to get the best without spending more than I need.

Joe

98 Intrigue 10578

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Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 46998
Hi Joe,

I am new to the CC group. Just a observation on my part. On the Monaco owners group, the over all majority of their owners are changing out their factory installed Bilsteins for the newest Koni's with great reviews. It is to my understanding that the newest Koni's are not adjustable. I would think that a lot has to do with the chassis manufacturer and the type of front end suspension. I might also add that changing out any worn out shock with new ones should improve the ride. I read the Motorhome review.

At Red Bluff RV Park,

Chuck & Mary B
SOB

Shelby Dog, Miss Kitty, Mr Lucky Cat

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Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 47003
Chuck:

I wasn't successful for some reason trying to get onto the Monaco site.
Could you do a bit of research and see if those folks are discussing this "PTO/dry connection to the pump(s)" issue?
Thanks........It would be interesting to see how wide spread this is going to be.

Roger Uhlich

'07 Intrigue 12170

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 47004
I'm really happy with the Koni FSDs. The coach rides much better than the non-FSDs.

Larry 03 Allure 30856

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 47008
Joe

I just put new FSDs on my 2006 Allure with tag axle.
Koni sent me in error two 8805-1013s. They did not want them back because the shop put them on my tag axle in error. They gave me an adjustment and I still have the shocks. I am willing to make someone a very good deal (less than half price). If any is interested they call give me a call at 406-212-6267.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 47883
The other problem with Bilstein is that they do not make shocks for Dynamax chassis.
Bob V.

05 Inspire 51240

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 47885
"Very scientific" "by the seat of the pants" seems contradictory. ;-)
Take it easy, trying to make a funny. I read the same article, well done but still somewhat personal. For instance he didn't like one set because it rode more stiffly/firm - I prefer a stiff ride if it improves control. Very willing to trade some soft for safe. Bob Handren (WIth an Inspire that bottoms out at the wierdest times.)Inspire 51178 --- On Thu, 5/21/09, robert veborg wrote: From: robert veborg Subject: RE: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: ShocksTo: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7:19 PM The other problem with Bilstein is that they do not make shocks for Dynamax chassis. Bob V.05 Inspire 51240--- On Thu, 5/21/09, Tom wrote: From: Tom Subject: RE: [Country-Coach- Owners] Re: ShocksTo: Country-Coach- Owners@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 4:09 PM A few discussions ago there was an issue of replacing shocks and which wasbest. Well the story isn't over. Seems a few months ago the print mediadid a test that wasn't very scientific and said by their seat of the pantstest Bilstein made the best. Well this month in Motor Home Magazine whiletesting A T-rex motor home with a Freightliner chassis the Bilstiens had tobe removed and the latest Koni FSD model were installed to correct a flawedride.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

Shocks

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50444
We put adjustable Koni's on the MH several months ago. Just took our first longer trip and are very pleased with their performance. Never had a problem with the MH bottoming out. The Koni's are rebound shocks so they allow the MH to go down, shocks compress, and the damping is on the upward motion. Don't know about the Road Kings, didn't want to spend the money. I've heard of dual action shocks before, never really looked into them. Don't really see how shocks could help the bottoming problem. Several replies had some good info on things to look for, I haven't because don't have the problem. Again we're very pleased with the adjustable Koni's

Judy n Joe

98 Intrigue 10578

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Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50473
A stiffer shock will reduce the speed of compression of the air spring and reduce or even prevent bottoming. The trade off in using this approach as a solution is ride comfort. The stiffer the shock resistance the harsher the ride.
Raising air spring pressure WILL change the ride height. Enough of a change would require a realignment as all settings could change some depending on the suspension design.
I am raising my coach 1/4/-1/2" per change until I reach a point bottoming out is not the frequent occurrence it has been. I think I am almost there by running about 3/4" higher than the factory setting. The coach is handling fine and I watch the tires (new) closely for any wear problems using a tire tread depth gauge.
I'd rather not replace the air springs until necessary - as in failing and require replacement.

Bob Handren
Inspire 51178

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Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 50475
"/Raising air spring pressure will change the ride height/" AND change the angles on the driveshaft. I don't know how much variation on that driveshaft is permissible, but it is a consideration.

Mike Cebula
'95 Magna 5266

Robert Handren wrote: