Looking at replacing our shocks and I wanted to confirm I am ordering the correct ones. The current shocks on our coach are orange & look possibly original. We have been using the coach quite a bit over the last two years and hoping to take away some of the jarring ride from our wonderful CA roads. Shockwarehouse.com shows "Koni Gold FSD" part #8805 1010 at a price of #167.57 each, shipping included. The directory only shows my U280 from 1996 on & previous years U225 & U240. Our coach is a 1994 U280.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
David
Search for posts by Hans and Marjet. Hans just posted about replacing his shocks and airbags on his GV.
Guessing I have work to do. (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=41211.msg409881#msg409881)
I used these on my 91U300 I'm very happy with them. Here is my writeup..
91 Grand Villa U300 Front Shock Replacment (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=34088.0)
Thank you. That is the confirmation I was looking for. The website made it a little confusing.
David
I read your report earlier this morning & was curious what kind of a difference it made in your ride. That is good to hear you like them. I am still weighing out all options & trying to arrange for my local shop to replace all 8 airbags and shocks at the same time.
David
Im happy with them the ride is way better up front and for the limited amount of time I get to use it ,The price fit the budget. Jmo
That is good to hear. It seems like I feel every little crack or road variation in our rig. Something I don't feel at all in our truck or van. I have played around with tire pressure & now it is shock & airbag time.
David
@stump Thanks again for the great info.
I was debating about changing the shocks with the air spring at the same time.
The koni shock cost about 167*8=$1336
The Gabriel 89407 used by stump only cost $38.85*8=$310.80 on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-89407-GasSLX-Adjustable-Absorber/dp/B004K838YI).
That is a much better price.
@stump can you confirm the one listed on amazon is the one you installed?
Seems like Amazon price is way cheaper than other places
Well the price jumped to $74 per piece now.
And the seller limits 6 for each account. But I need 8 >:(
I show them @ Summit racing for $63.99.
David
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gab-89407
Just place two orders for 4 each. Done that many times
Scott
Where did you buy from?
Summit Racing or amazon?
Finditparts has this shock in stock $61.80
89407 by GABRIEL - Shock Absorber, Gas SLX 89 Series (https://www.finditparts.com/products/31685/gabriel-89407)
Take10 (10%off no tax) still working so $55.52. Not as good as Amazon $38.88