Best shocks for Class C RV?
Greetings, I'm replacing my shock absorbers on my '89 Born Free 24ft RV (on a Ford E350 chassis). Price quoted for Monroes (install and parts) is coming in around $780.00. 1) Are there better...
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j-d wrote:
Glad the shocks helped. With only the possible exception of the new Koni FSD's, every shock I've read about has its fans and its detractors.
Weigh it and adjust front tire pressure according to actual scale weight.
Check for looseness (steering wheel play) in the steering gear box.
Be sure the fiber coupling from steering shaft to gear box isn't worn out.
Check four bushings. Two at inner axle ends (where they mount to cross member), and two where radius arms mount to chassis rails.
Be sure the front wheels are Toe IN (1/8" to 1/4") but absolutely not OUT. Sounds odd, but with the Toe corrected, the steering had much less of the "loose" feeling. I could sense improvement before I even got in the freeway.
Your chassis has a Kingpin Front End, not Ball Joints like later ones. I doubt the kingpins are worn out, but...
Do check for looseness in the rest of the steering linkage components.
Your chassis has the potential to drive better than the newer ones.
That's great info, thank you! I'm having a great time tinkering and learning about my old new rig. I love my old little RV :)
