pauldub wrote:
Generally, new shocks will increase highway joint harshness. I think the Koni shocks that Ron mentions are the only shock available for our Fords that might actually be an improvement for harshness. Now we just need someone to buy them and report back.
I've been keeping my eye on these shocks for quite some time, and even communicated directly with Koni on them before they released them for the E350/E450 chassis about last February.
My theory is that soft shocks is what the Class C motorhome E350/E450's need in at least the rear for sharp lateral highway bumps and cracks. Other times, stiff shocks is what these two chassis need for good loaded sway control. From what the Koni literature says regarding the technology used in these FSD shocks ... they currently are the only shocks that offer both modes seemlessly in one shock.
My stock Ford shocks have over 42,000 miles on them and I'll probably change the rear shocks to these before any future major trip. Our 24 foot Class C E450 has no ride harshness in the front, so I can probably get some more mileage out of the stock Ford front shocks.
I'll post on Koni FSD shock performance in the rear of our E450 after we've had them on for awhile.
