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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: John Haygarth on July 28, 2022, 03:39:49 pm

Title: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 28, 2022, 03:39:49 pm
Friend has this unit and we need to cross the Bilsteen number. Has anyone any numbers as they seem not to be available up here in Canada.
Thanks
Johnh 
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: Protech Racing on July 28, 2022, 03:51:21 pm
 I have an extra set of new Bilsteins . They are 12.5 short and 17.5 long .  3/4 eye on both ends.  75$ shipped .
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 28, 2022, 04:05:02 pm
Mike. The coach is at a shop here  so do not know the measurements to check if same as yours. I will call and see if they match . Then will get back to you
Johnh
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 28, 2022, 04:29:34 pm
Mike, the numbers from shop are B46-847 and another #6-1005.
Anything like that as I cannot Cross it here.
John
Just looked at Bilstein motorhome shocks online and this # comes up for this GV
24-196635. Is this tge same #
John
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 28, 2022, 07:59:17 pm
Mike. Sent you a PM
John
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: wolfe10 on July 29, 2022, 07:26:58 am
For 1993 U240

Front shock length:
Shock pin to pin length: At ride height of 32": 18.05". At 33": 18.95"
Therefore:
18.05" minus 4" allowable suspension travel on compression with coach at minimum ride height spec= 14.05" Compressed length (or less)
18.95" plus 3 ½" allowable suspension travel on extension with coach at maximum ride height spec= 22.45" Extended length (or more)


Rear Shock Length: Shock pin to pin length: At ride height of 32": 18.65". At 33": 19.61"
18.65" minus 4" allowable suspension travel on compression with coach at minimum ride height spec= 14.65" Minimum length or less)
19.61" plus 3 ½" allowable suspension travel on extension with coach at maximum ride height spec= 23.11" Maximum length (or more)
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: Protech Racing on July 30, 2022, 05:07:26 pm
 The Bilsteins that are on my ORED are  #F4 BE5  6078-HO  .
  These are 17.5 extended  and 12. 3 closed .    You will have to verify that the shock is in its travel .    They look to be too short according to Brett's posted range  . IMHO.
https://www.zequip.com/store/media/bilstein/motorhome.pdf
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 30, 2022, 11:25:06 pm
I have sent an email to Bilsein for confirmation on a few things. I did find this ad online by putting  in the new number and it specifies foretravel in wording
Johnh
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: wolfe10 on July 31, 2022, 08:11:09 am
John,

Why specifically Bilsteins?

The Konis will help soften the somewhat harsh ride of the older torsilastic springs.  Yes, I suspect more $$.
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: John Haygarth on July 31, 2022, 09:36:28 am
No real reason Brett except no other make has come up as cross reference to the numbers
Johnh
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: wolfe10 on July 31, 2022, 10:11:30 am
KONI NA | List (http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAmerica/Products/Motorhome/List/?t=KoniPartSearch&q=1993&m=622&mk=77&mt=9)
Title: Re: 93 GV 240 TORSILASTIC, NEED FRONT SHOCKS
Post by: rworley on July 31, 2022, 03:55:26 pm
I recently Monroes installed on my U225. I got the (Napa) numbers from FOT. Rears seem to be ok; fronts are very bouncy; not a very pleasant ride.
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