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Shock absorbers - kyleb - 03-18-2018

I would rather perform maintenance in my driveway than on the road during a vacation. So, i replaced all of the air bags & ride height valves as they all looked original.

I also added the necessary mounts for a quad shock setup on the steer axle.
After replacing all the shocks on my '87. The old shocks had almost no dampening compared to the new KONI 1868s.

I thought it drove OK before. . . . .
The response & positive road feel is so much better now.
It feels like I am a participant now, compared to before when it felt like I was mostly a spectator . . . . .


I had to buy some big wrenches to deal with the air lines going to the air bags. I hope I never need them again!

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RE: Shock absorbers - Fulltiming - 03-18-2018

Great job. Shocks do wear out and they will make a tremendous difference in the ride, handling and comfort.

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RE: Shock absorbers - kyleb - 03-18-2018

Having the wrong/ mis-adjusted ones do too !!!

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RE: Shock absorbers - mwagner2004 - 03-06-2022

By chance do you have the air bag and shock part numbers for front and rear I need the info for 1998 coach 174 please

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RE: Shock absorbers - kyleb - 03-07-2022

The shocks I used are KONI 90 1868
Tag axle #WO1-358-8992 (FIRESTONE)
Drive/Steer #WO1-358-9447 (FIRESTONE)

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