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so almost done with the drive axle air bags and have decided to go ahead and replace the shocks on the drive and tag, I think that is all thats left to do. Currently the drive axle has koni on them and the tag I have no idea, still researching the part number. so question is is koni still the best shock out there for the money or has someone tried something different ?
Adam & Dana Mize
coach # 480
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Adam,
I have run the Koni on drive, Gabriel on tag. I have also run the Uber expensive, pain to install King shocks. I honestly can’t tell the difference.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
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(06-23-2024, 11:00 AM)Richard Wrote: Adam,
I have run the Koni on drive, Gabriel on tag. I have also run the Uber expensive, pain to install King shocks. I honestly can’t tell the difference.
TY Richard I believe that is what is on my tag as well is Gabriels
Adam & Dana Mize
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FleetPride shocks on mine. I think on a vehicle that weighs several tons will make it hard to discern the differences in shock absorber ride quality. No complaints on the ride of my coach even though it's older than yours.
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If Richard says that he can't tell the difference between them that's all you need to know. He is a suspension aficionado and done a lot of work improving the ride of their coach. He can practically run over a quarter in the middle of the road and tell you if it was heads or tails :-)
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Dimes are more of a challenge………..
Aw shucks, what a nice way of saying OCD.
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(06-23-2024, 02:30 PM)Latitude 28 Wrote: If Richard says that he can't tell the difference between them that's all you need to know. He is a suspension aficionado and done a lot of work improving the ride of their coach. He can practically run over a quarter in the middle of the road and tell you if it was heads or tails :-)
This had me laughing tonight! Well said!
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while on the topic of shocks does anyone have part number of shocks ?
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depends on your coach number. koni in the front koni on the drive gabriel on the tag. I have the numbers of what shocks went on coach 480 if you need
Adam & Dana Mize
coach # 480
1998 45' 2 slides
Detroit Diesel series 60 ddec