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Title: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: Jon Twork on September 17, 2018, 02:57:50 pm
My coach has 275K on it and has pulled a 24' 12K cargo trailer for most of its life.  New shocks would probably be a good addition.
I have no idea what shocks to purchase and am hoping that several of you may have already changed shocks and I could benefit from your experiences. 
I would appreciate any and all responses to this call for assistance to enable me to make the best choice .
I want to get this done prior to heading to the west.
Regards.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: wolfe10 on September 17, 2018, 03:03:39 pm
Koni FSD's are a popular and good choice.

Bilsteins are less $$.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: John44 on September 17, 2018, 03:08:49 pm
Same coach as yours,made a night and day difference,Koni FSD,try shockwarehouse.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: Lewis Anderson on September 17, 2018, 04:56:29 pm
Same coach, same shocks as above, from same place.  Six months ago, they did try to charge me twice.  Cost me $300 to have a local shop install them.  Makes a great difference when moving, and surprisingly when parked.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: Eric Rudolph on September 17, 2018, 05:30:39 pm
I have been pleased with my Koni FSD's.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: John44 on September 17, 2018, 06:58:09 pm
Did'nt get the parked part,mine is the same when parked.
Title: Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270
Post by: George and Steph on September 18, 2018, 03:55:46 pm
Another Koni FSD.  Made a trip west to CA from Nac on OEM and had them put on when we passed back through.  Many of mine had leaked and the FSDs were a big improvement.  Some variations in price so shop them.