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UNYboater's avatar
UNYboater
Explorer
Jul 10, 2014

Replacement shocks for a Ford 450 chassis C options/opinions

We have an '07 Coachmen Freelander 32' Class C with 53,000 miles on the dial. It is hitting the pavement joints pretty good, shaking up the contents, so I'm thinking maybe new shocks would be a good idea; we replaced the tires a year or so ago & they are at the plated pressures. I've done quite a bit of searching & have some ideas but here's what I'd like:
If you have had a similar coach & replaced the shocks, I'd like to hear your opinions.
Please provide:
1. Year/model 2. Mileage 3. What shocks you bought/cost 4. Why you bought them 5. Results/opinions.

Thank you in advance!
Class C
  • ron_dittmer's avatar
    ron_dittmer
    Explorer II
    Jul 10, 2014
    I know of only one shock absorber that handles the heavy duty application of a loaded motor home, but also reduces the jolts felt from the expansion joints in the pavement. They have been used in the largest of class-A motor homes for many years, but just this year came out with one specifically made for the E350/E450 cut-away chassis. HERE THEY ARE but be prepared for sticker shock. Nobody sells anything like them. I'd buy them for our rig but I am not made of money yet. I'd consider getting just the rear two but still can't justify it at half the cost.
  • UNYboater's avatar
    UNYboater
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2014
    F450 wrote:
    UNYboater wrote:
    Also, we run close to the 16,000 lb chassis rating when we're loaded, down the highway, if that impacts your suggestions...
    Your motor home isn't rated at 16000 lbs. It is 14050 lbs.

    You are correct; I was remembering our previous unit. We do run this one at full capacity but it is 14k. Thanks for the correction.
  • F450's avatar
    F450
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2014
    UNYboater wrote:
    Also, we run close to the 16,000 lb chassis rating when we're loaded, down the highway, if that impacts your suggestions...
    Your motor home isn't rated at 16000 lbs. It is 14050 lbs.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2014
    Most of the guys on a Medium Duty Truck forum I read have had good luck with Bilstein Shocks. They say the shocks improve the ride and lessen the jolts and jarring.
  • Kit_Carson's avatar
    Kit_Carson
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2014
    I have a 2008 Winnebago Outlook, 29', Class C. I replaced all 4 shocks and the steering dampner with Bilstein replacements. I bought them online at e-shocks for a very good price. I am totally satisfied with the results in handling. I had about 11,000 miles on it when I replaced them. Good luck and happy camping.
  • UNYboater's avatar
    UNYboater
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2014
    Also, we run close to the 16,000 lb chassis rating when we're loaded, down the highway, if that impacts your suggestions...

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