Shocks
I am looking at changing my shocks on my 2002 Gulf stream Conquest. Anyone have suggestions on the job and or the better brand of shocks to use.:@
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- Like others here , haven't compared the two brands side by side , yes other MH's but still different.
I put Bilsteins on my 2001 Gulfstream Conquest and it was night and day difference.
So when we got our 2005 FW 5000 I went with the Bilsteins again and later put a rear sway bar and again night and day difference !
Never have dealt with or used the Koni's so can't comment on them...
Not sure how long your Conquest is ? Ours was the sport and 23ft long. - Well, I had Bilsteins on my class C built on a Chevy G/P-30 Chassis and Koni FSD shocks on our class A (W-22) chassis and we absolutely loved the Koni FSD shocks. If I had a class C and could either replace the original shocks with Bilsteins or Konis, I would most likely pay the extra bucks for the Koni FSD shocks! bags.
- Koni FSD- difference in handling worth every penny they cost. If I were going Bilstein, I'd go with the HD model over the Comfort model.
- Koni FSD are without a doubt the best shock made for a class A coach. I have upgraded to them on all three of the coaches we have had. The difference in ride is worth every penny they cost.
Jim DaCrema wrote:
I really like what I have seen others post about the new Koni's. Here is a link to a recent thread. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28550033/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1
I posted that about my rig. Very satisfied.- I really like what I have seen others post about the new Koni's. Here is a link to a recent thread. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28550033/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1
- I would second Bilsteins,great ride and stability.
The best price for them is E shocks This company has been around for a long time and customer service is outstanding,any questions at all they will help you out. - Koni ( If available for your rig; not cheap } then Bilsteins. . .
- I changed shocks a couple of years ago on my 2008 Winnebago Outlook with Bilsteins. I have been very pleased with the handling. I also replaced the steering dampner with a Bilstein dampner. Some folks say Koni's are best but I am satisfied with Bilsteins.
