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Title: Bilstein shock numbers needed for '06 Thunder
Post by: Jim Skatzka on March 27, 2015, 02:14:29 PM

Hello!    I'm getting ready to order new shocks for our 06 thunder and there seems to be some issues with what fits what.   Would anybody know the correct number for Bilstein comfort rides?

Thanks!    Jim

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: Karl Welhart on March 27, 2015, 02:54:22 PM

Jim,

I would recommend that you consider the Koni FSD for your replacement shocks.

Karl

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: Larry Haynes on March 27, 2015, 03:19:54 PM

I would highly suggest the Source Engineering .  Put our on our 2006 Patriot then immediately went on a trip up the OR coast.  Immediate profound difference and lifetime warranty.

http://rv-chassis.com/

Larry Haynes
2006 Beaver Patriot Thunder
Vintage Formula Ford Racer
Santa Fe, NM

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: Jim Skatzka on March 27, 2015, 08:37:13 PM

Thanks Carl and Larry.  Already been down the koni road on our last coach along with source as we had already installed the koni's and then went with source's sway bars.  All was good with all products and service, but I just wanted to try the bilstein's.  The price doesn't hurt either since we probably won't keep this coach for much more than 2 yrs.  Been on the phone talking to a few bilstein people and need to get under coach to measure some connector bolts to know exactly what we need.  Thanks again!

Jim

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: LaMonte Monnell on March 27, 2015, 08:50:37 PM

A 2006 coach needs new shocks installed already? or maybe just a personal preference to change them?

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: Richard Higley on March 28, 2015, 02:04:07 AM

In my opinion, Koni's are the way to go. Replaced my Bilstein's last summer. Night and day. Much better ride. The service advisor at Alliance agreed that Koni is superior also.

Title: Re: Bilstein Shock Numbers 06 Thunder
Post by: John Sinnar on March 28, 2015, 03:49:32 PM

We put Konis on our 06 Thundermobile.......... a much more heavier duty shock than Bilsteins................ride and control is much better........
john sinnar

Title: Re: Bilstein shock numbers needed for '06 Thunder
Post by: Matthew Harger on March 29, 2015, 11:59:45 PM

Off hand, does anybody have which Koni model # works on a 98 Beaver Patriot and how many of them I need to replace all?  Thanks

Title: Re: Bilstein shock numbers needed for '06 Thunder
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on March 30, 2015, 12:47:02 AM

Matt,
Have you checked the Koni web site? See http://www.konirv.com/nextstep.cfm?model=2 and look under RV, Magnum.
Steve

Title: Re: Bilstein shock numbers needed for '06 Thunder
Post by: Jim Skatzka on March 30, 2015, 02:08:58 PM

one reason is we had one of the drive axle shocks started leaking bad.  we have about 4 weeks before heading back north, might reconsider the koni's.  thanks!


Jim