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delaware95
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Oct 24, 2014

Comfort or Heavy Duty Bilstein Shocks

I have a question about Bilstein shocks. Later this month I am going to replace the shocks on the front of my 30 foot 2008 Winnebago Class C. The vehicle is built on a 2007 Ford E450 chassis. I am going to use Bilstein shocks but I am uncertain which type I should purchase. Bilstein offer s a "Comfort" line and a "Heavy Duty" line. My question is what is the difference between the two lines as far as ride quality, handling, etc. Which one is most appropriate for my vehicle?
Class C
  • greenskeeper's avatar
    greenskeeper
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2014
    I am just getting ready to replace my 3 yr old Bilstein shocks on my 07 32 ft Jayco greyhawk with 5500 Kodiak chassis, with Koni, the reason is the rebound with the Bilstein if horrible, sways like a drunken sailor, and yes I have new sway bars front and rear, also track bar.......... So going to give the Koni a try..........
  • CloudDriver's avatar
    CloudDriver
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2014
    For our 24 ft MH, the recommended shocks were the "Comfort". The Heavy Duty were recommended for 26 ft and longer.

    Read this thread for my description of what's involved in changing the shocks as a DIY job. Some good ideas further down in the thread as well.
  • badboy368's avatar
    badboy368
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2014
    the difference is the expansion and rebound rate. both will work just fine. ME????? i go for the comfort:)
  • ron_dittmer's avatar
    ron_dittmer
    Explorer II
    Oct 24, 2014
    You might want to consider Koni-FSD shocks which offer a soft ride when the road is easy, but are heavy duty when the road gets rough. The best of both worlds.

    If interested, just CLICK HERE. They just started selling them for your chassis this year, though they have been making FSD shocks a long time for the big rigs and performance cars. It is proven technology.

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