BAC Forum
General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Bill Laatz on July 30, 2015, 12:41:57 PM
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I have broken both Bilstein shock absorbers on the tag axle, one the upper loop, the other the upper loop and the shaft. I have replaced the four front axle shocks with Koni, and used two of the removed Bilsteins to replace the broken tag axle shocks. What would have caused this? I raise the tag when making a sharp turn. My driveway to road exit from home is at an angle, and I raise the entire suspension to avoid dragging the hitch, could this cause a problem? 2006 Beaver Marquis with 39,000 miles.
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Bill, I had the same kind of failure last year on one of the tag shocks. I just put a 2 new ones on. I stayed with the originals. FYI did you know they have a lifetime warranty.
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I was told by a Bilstein rep that the original shocks would have to be warranty by the coach manufacturer, and that Bilstein would only cover after market replacements with the owners. If you have a contact to get a warranty replacement on a Beaver shock please let me know.
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You are correct the replacements would have the lifetime warranty not the originals. I think that Koni also offers the same program.