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SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270

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.

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Re: SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR MY 1996 U270

Reply #1 – September 17, 2018, 03:03:39 pm

Koni FSD's are a popular and good choice.

Bilsteins are less $$.

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Reply #2 – September 17, 2018, 03:08:49 pm

Same coach as yours,made a night and day difference,Koni FSD,try shockwarehouse.

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Reply #3 – 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.

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Reply #4 – September 17, 2018, 05:30:39 pm

I have been pleased with my Koni FSD's.

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Reply #5 – September 17, 2018, 06:58:09 pm

Did'nt get the parked part,mine is the same when parked.

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Reply #6 – 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.

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