We had a heavier than normal load last weekend and I rode in the back where the bouncing and rattling and sway were very uncomfortable. Even without the load I think the ride is too rough I’m thinking of having the shocks replaced with top of the line versions. I’ve read that both Koni and Bilstein are great. As you know parts are hard to get right now. Should I get whatever they can get of these two or specify?

They're both good. Go with whatever you can get.

This has come up many times here and it seems to be equally divided,the Koni shocks are about twice the cost and get some good reviews and I know of One Member that would gladly exchange his for the Bilsteins that he used on a previous RV,expensive is not necessarily better.The Koni shock was not in production for Class C when I wanted new shocks but even now I would not opt to buy them.I will recommend the Bilsteins they did not make the ride any harsher and stopped the porpoising and the ride is smoother and cornering has lot less body roll.I have used Bilstein shocks on all my vehicles for many years and have been pleased with their performance.

EMD360 wrote:Should I add Sumo springs?I plan to, at some point, add Sumo Springs for curb roll.

Agreed , Either or Bils or Koni’s. End result is the same. I have used both. Not so sure about Sumo’s or if HD sway bars would accomplish the same thing. Don’t really know.

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IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Sep 13, 2021
This has come up many times here and it seems to be equally divided,the Koni shocks are about twice the cost and get some good reviews and I know of One Member that would gladly exchange his for the Bilsteins that he used on a previous RV,expensive is not necessarily better.

The Koni shock was not in production for Class C when I wanted new shocks but even now I would not opt to buy them.

I will recommend the Bilsteins they did not make the ride any harsher and stopped the porpoising and the ride is smoother and cornering has lot less body roll.

I have used Bilstein shocks on all my vehicles for many years and have been pleased with their performance.
EMD360
Explorer
Sep 13, 2021
Should I add Sumo springs?
MDKMDK
Explorer
Sep 13, 2021
They're both good. Go with whatever you can get.

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