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Replacement Shocks

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
David & Jenn
1994 U280 3600

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Reply #1 –
Search for posts by Hans and Marjet. Hans just posted about replacing his shocks and airbags on his GV.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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I used these on my 91U300 I'm very happy with them. Here is my writeup..

91 Grand Villa U300 Front Shock Replacment
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Quote from: stump –
I used these on my 91U300 I'm very happy with them. Here is my writeup..

91 Grand Villa U300 Front Shock Replacment
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
David & Jenn
1994 U280 3600

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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
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Quote from: stump –
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
David & Jenn
1994 U280 3600

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Quote from: stump –
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
@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.
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
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1991 Grand Villa U300

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Quote from: Running Odometer –
@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.
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 >:(
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1991 Grand Villa U300

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Just place two orders for 4 each. Done that many times
Scott