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Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #25 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14361
Y'all have worn me completely down and I order a set of Konis for my 05 Seneca 35GS, tonight. Looking forward to a lot less sway and push.

Well if your results are anything like mine, you're in for a real treat. We only drove about 150 last weekend, but within a few miles, my wife agreed that it rode better than it did when it was new. I kinda wish I had done it earlier. I'm looking forward to the drive west in May.

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #26 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14362
Well if your results are anything like mine, you're in for a real treat. We only drove about 150 last weekend, but within a few miles, my wife agreed that it rode better than it did when it was new. I kinda wish I had done it earlier. I'm looking forward to the drive west in May.

I plan to try and put these on myself. I think I saw where you had someone put them on for you. Who put them on yourself? And are there any tricks?

Billy

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #27 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14363
Yup, I had Triangle Truck put mine on for me, it cost about $200 in labor.

Take care,
Greg

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #28 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14365
Yup, I had Triangle Truck put mine on for me, it cost about $200 in labor.

Take care,
Greg

You have been to Jacksonville, NC were I live. There just isn't any RV places, and no real truck places to get any work done. Wouldn't mind spending the money to have someone do the work, but not much in the area, 50 mile radius.

Billy

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #29 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14430
I got the front OEM shocks off today. When I got the upper nut off, they collapsed under their own weight and I was able to extend them to their max length with little effort. My MH has 45.7k miles on it. Going to try and get the Konis on tomorrow if the weather cooperates... Any hints on getting the new shocks on?
2005 Jayco Seneca HD 35GS w/6.6 Duramax diesel.
Billy

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #30 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14431
Wish I could help you Billy, but since I paid to have mine done, I can't. I think Ron did his own so hopefully he'll pop up.

Take care,
Greg


Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #31 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14432
Thanks for the reply Greg.

But another question - Did anybody that installed the Konis have to adjust them to anything but what they came set from the factory? Thanks.
Billy

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #32 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14433
I watched as my new Koni shocks were put on. One tech broke one of the rear mounts, bolt snapped, trying to get that shock off. Luckily they found another new mount. The front ones top removals were hard to get at. I'm so happy I didn't try doing this. I love my RV.
Tom Edelman
'06 Gulfstream Endura Kodiak 34' 6331

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #33 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14434

Thanks Tom. I have pin to pin front and back so no bolts to snap off. I heard that the fronts were hard, and especially the right front... so that's where I started. Got both fronts off yesterday and about to go out and put the new ones on. The instructions that came with the Konis say to torque to 75ftlbs but no way to get a socket on them so I'll just get em darn tight :)
Billy

Re: Onan 5500 Oil Change

Reply #34 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14435
I just installed the Konis last week, based on the comments from this site. Not too bad a job, took maybe 2 hours. The ones up front were a little difficult to reach but other than that a straight forward job. Have a trip this weekend of about 2000 miles round trip, can't wait to see if any difference. BTW have a 2008 Jayco Seneca 34SS.

Mark

Re: Onan 5500 Oil Change

Reply #36 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14437
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Are the Konis really worth twice as much as the bilsteins?


My Koni's came to $725 or something like that so it wasn't quite twice as much, but even if it was...from my recent short trip with them, I'd say it still would have been worth double. Mine drives and rides better than when it was new. I didn't expect such a big change and I'm glad I did it before we leave for the Rockies and Tetons.

Take care,
Greg

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #37 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14449
Wow is right. Got the Koni's on yesterday and took the MH for a 20 mile ride. Took a curvy secondary road and the rolling in corners is all but gone. That snap back from top heavy rolls while transitioning different road heights is gone. Drove out along the sound and the wind seems to have a lot less effect on steering... and overall ride is a lot better.

I am looking forward to the end of the month when I get to put a couple hundred miles on her, on mostly secondary roads. One test I'd sure like her to pass is the push from tractor/trailers passing. Anyways I think it is money well spent.

Billy

Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #38 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14450
That's great to hear Billy! I guess you got them installed okay. I've only put a couple hundred miles on mine since the switch, but it was telling when my wife commented on it less than 20 miles down the road. We'll do over 5000 when we leave in May and I'm glad I did it first.

Take care,
Greg


Re: New shocks & TPMS - WOW!!!

Reply #39 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14451

Really not that bad installing them Gregg. I'd say four hours of work, including crawling in and out to get the right tool. Maybe 2/3 of that time on the fronts and 1/3 on the rears. Best part is being able to use the impact gun on the bottom nut of the rears :)

The wife didn't ride with me yesterday but I'm sure she will be happy with the changes... she drives also.

Let me know how you MH handlles on the big trip.

Billy

Re: Onan 5500 Oil Change

Reply #41 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14457
Just finished a 2000 mile trip with the new Koni's. It was like a day and night difference, it was a much smoother ride and lost most of the wander. I can't wait to do some of the other suspension mods, trac bars, etc.

Re: Onan 5500 Oil Change

Reply #42 –
Yahoo Message Number: 14458

Great to hear. Just got my Koni's on last week and a 20 mile test drive, they felt much better than the old. Have a 250 mile rd trip the end of the month then Maine in June.
Billy