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Coffee_Grinder's avatar
Sep 16, 2017

Replacement shocks

Any information on replacing shocks on Forest River Georgetown with F3 V10. Unit has MorRyde System installed but I believe that is rear. Would like to stop some of the roll
  • If replacing shocks on a Ford F53 chassis I would highly recommend the Koni FSD shocks. They're rather expensive but considering how they improved the ride quality on our 2000 coach, I feel they were well worth the cost.

    Good luck with your choice of shocks and safe travels....
  • Got a PM from Coffee Grinder. Will post that information here for everyone:

    2017 - 5900 miles. I expected it to ride rougher than a diesel but would like to improve it if possible

    So, we are dealing with a new chassis/coach.

    First question: have you weighed it (individual wheel positions best/axles next best) and set tire pressure according to tire manufacturer's recommendation for that weight? If you are 20 PSI over-inflated, there is no aftermarket device that will give you a smooth ride.

    If the front axle is underloaded (lower percent of GAWR on it than the rear axle) move any weight you can forward. A leaf spring that is well-underloaded WILL give a stiff ride.

    Next upgrade I would consider would be to replace shocks with Koni FSD's. Yes, they are expensive, but both (yes both) give a softer ride and better handling. That is what two sets of valves in a shock do for you.
  • What year is your F53?

    What condition are the sway bar bushings in?

    How many miles on the coach/shocks?