Koni’s or Bilsteins
I have a 2015 class C 32ft give me your opinions, Koni shocks or Bilstein shocks
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Ultimately shock performance is a direct reflection of the load they are subjected to and the tires {and psi} the rig rolls on...
When I was researching replacement shocks for my 24' C I spent a lot of time looking at Koni, Monroe, and Bilstein. Ultimately after speaking at length with the tech's at Bilstein and Shock Warehouse, I settled on the Heavy Duty Bilsteins with excellent results.
Since I normally run near or even at my GVWR of 11,500# {2011 E-350 chassis} and often tow my motorcycle {current bike and trailer weigh 2,220#} they both highly recommended the heavy duty shocks. The standard Bilstein's are built more with large SUV's in mind {per Bilstein }.
The ride and handling are nothing short of amazing but just when I thought it could not get any better I upped the ante with a set of Air Lift, 5,000# Ultimate airbags to deal with the increased tongue weight of my new single axle cargo trailer. The bags give me the added capability to adjust the ride specifically for the load I am hauling.
With a full load and towing the bike, I run 50 - 60 psi in the bags. This brings the rear bumper back up {2"} to level and keeps it there. Running light {nearly empty and not towing} I just keep 15 - 20 psi for a little extra support/stability which helps with the ride quality. I also adjust my tire psi for the load they are subject to, running 65 in front and 75 in the rear running heavy and 60/65 when running light.
My tires wear evenly, I have 2 finger steering in almost any conditions and the coach tracks as straight as an arrow with little if any steering input. Obviously, this all works very well for me. I have had the Bilsteins for 20K+ miles having replaced them at 33K.
As always... Opinion s and YMMV.
:C
When I was researching replacement shocks for my 24' C I spent a lot of time looking at Koni, Monroe, and Bilstein. Ultimately after speaking at length with the tech's at Bilstein and Shock Warehouse, I settled on the Heavy Duty Bilsteins with excellent results.
Since I normally run near or even at my GVWR of 11,500# {2011 E-350 chassis} and often tow my motorcycle {current bike and trailer weigh 2,220#} they both highly recommended the heavy duty shocks. The standard Bilstein's are built more with large SUV's in mind {per Bilstein }.
The ride and handling are nothing short of amazing but just when I thought it could not get any better I upped the ante with a set of Air Lift, 5,000# Ultimate airbags to deal with the increased tongue weight of my new single axle cargo trailer. The bags give me the added capability to adjust the ride specifically for the load I am hauling.
With a full load and towing the bike, I run 50 - 60 psi in the bags. This brings the rear bumper back up {2"} to level and keeps it there. Running light {nearly empty and not towing} I just keep 15 - 20 psi for a little extra support/stability which helps with the ride quality. I also adjust my tire psi for the load they are subject to, running 65 in front and 75 in the rear running heavy and 60/65 when running light.
My tires wear evenly, I have 2 finger steering in almost any conditions and the coach tracks as straight as an arrow with little if any steering input. Obviously, this all works very well for me. I have had the Bilsteins for 20K+ miles having replaced them at 33K.
As always... Opinion s and YMMV.
:C
