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timmac
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Oct 29, 2013

Bilstein vs Monroe shocks for F-53 chassis

OK I just finished my front airbags on my F-53 chassis, I now have airbags on all 4 corners and the ride has improved but now wanting to change my stock Bilstein shocks, {5 yrs old & 33000 miles}

Have heard the Monroe shocks give the F-53 a smoother ride, but also heard Bilstein has a newer improved shock for comfort.

Hate to buy the new improved Bilstein about $390 and find it still has a harsh ride, the Monroe shocks cost the least, really would like to hear from other F-53 owners and what was the best for smooth confront.

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  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
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    Oct 29, 2013
    Goldencrazy wrote:
    Koni FSD are the best. The Monroe is used by Kelderman and is definitely softer. Bilsteins were always stiff.


    Was unaware the Kelderman used the Monroe's, maybe they know something, I think Bilstein are good shocks but the rough ride it gives the F-53 makes me think they are not the right shock for the F-53.
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    timmac
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    Oct 29, 2013
    John&Joey wrote:
    timmac wrote:
    OK I just finished my front airbags on my F-53 chassis, I now have airbags on all 4 corners and the ride has improved...


    Just wondering, did it improve the ride enough to warrant the cost and effort (i.e. the DW says WOW that sure was worth the money?)


    Yes it did, I only had to buy the front airbags, the rear airbags and onboard pump and dual control was already on motorhome when I bought it, the front airbags only cost $380.00, that's my total investment for all 4 airbags, was going to change shocks after install anyways, just looking for the best shock to make this Bounder motorhome ride the best it can.
  • John_Joey's avatar
    John_Joey
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    Oct 29, 2013
    timmac wrote:
    OK I just finished my front airbags on my F-53 chassis, I now have airbags on all 4 corners and the ride has improved...


    Just wondering, did it improve the ride enough to warrant the cost and effort (i.e. the DW says WOW that sure was worth the money?)
  • C-Leigh_Racing's avatar
    C-Leigh_Racing
    Explorer
    Oct 29, 2013
    Of course you know which shock some will suggest, but just so you know, the Monroe gas matic you can find online for under $100 bucks each & will help the ride quite a bit.
    Our old removed OEM shocks, you could push them in & out with ease. The new Monroes, couldnt move them at all.
    Neil
  • Goldencrazy's avatar
    Goldencrazy
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    Oct 29, 2013
    Koni FSD are the best. The Monroe is used by Kelderman and is definitely softer. Bilsteins were always stiff.

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