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Dennis Hackert

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Shocks, steering, alighnment
« on: January 28, 2025, 01:20:50 PM »
Had written this on tail end of another topic then realized I should have went back and started a new, oops sorry!, I will get this figured out ..I hope ??? 
I need to get my front end looked at for shocks, looseness and alignment.
Wonder If anyone has a reference of a service shop around Nashville TN, preferably on north side?
And Bilstein verses Koni ? the rear have been changed but I need to replace fronts (believe there is four)I have been doing a little reading and searching but still not sure, am leaning toward Bilstein as someone said they think they have a special valve designed specifically for RV's?
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Re: Shocks, steering, alighnment
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2025, 01:30:23 PM »
If you do not receive a reply to a specific firm, then try this:  https://www.rvservicereviews.com/

Click on the state:  TN
Then click on "Sort by Location"
Go down the list to Nashville

Number of reviews and their opinion of quality are on the far right
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Re: Shocks, steering, alighnment
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2025, 04:25:54 PM »
Here is a good resource for shock replacement. Very knowledgeable with Beaver Motorhomes. They have several packages that you can choose from. Give them a call and they will get you set up with what you need. They will ship to you and you can install yourself, or you can supply their product to a shop of your choosing to install them. Not familiar with your area, so no recommendation for a shop. Hope this helps, good luck!
https://sourcerv.com/
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Re: Shocks, steering, alighnment
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2025, 05:16:06 PM »
That is what I figured, solid advice and direction, you guys are great...THANK YOU!
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Re: Shocks, steering, alighnment
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2025, 06:05:14 PM »
Dennis
Go to coach assist and read the article on shocks .
Under( part 2 info knowledge and engine types ) go to the bottom of the page and read the article on the differences between Bilstein and koni.

I have personally run both on my coach and found the Konis to provide a nicer ride ( less road shock on expansion cracks )
If you are experiencing proposing on dips or hollows in the road you might want to look into Super Steer MCUs  ( motion control units )
They are a flow or velocity restrictor which instal in the air bag air lines to slow the movement of air out of the bags and they will eliminate the proposing
As well as control side to side sway on pot holes .

https://www.campingworld.com/supersteer-motion-control-unit-one-quarter---over-30000-gvw-35136.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign={Campaign}&cq_cmp=19959688937&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAneK8BhAVEiwAoy2HYfytkOeLvk4TYenzJl0D8Nu-d7WykcqpO8mlna9I1Jn0ucvdDbkGuhoCQu8QAvD_BwE

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