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PandK · 05-29-2018, 02:49 PM

I want to replace the shocks on my 2007 Beaver Patriot Thunder. Currently would like the Koni FSD's. On the Koni site they list two different mounting hole sizes. Does anybody know how to determine the hole size without going under the coach? I will do that if all else fails. Feedback on the FSD's will be appreciated

CountryB · 05-29-2018, 05:26 PM

These are the part numbers for the 2005 Patriot. I've read the 2007 is the same. I don't know the hole dimensions.

Do either of the part numbers on the Koni site match the ones I have?

vito.a · 05-29-2018, 07:47 PM

The Spartan chassis guys are raving about Koni's on the front axle.
They only have 2 front shocks and we have 4 on the front and 10 total on a tag axle Roadmaster chassis.
I replaced my rear shocks with the new designed Bilstein:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are only $80 each on Amazon vs twice as much for the Koni.

I may replace the fronts with Koni's at a later date.

Happycarz · 05-29-2018, 08:08 PM

I bought my coach new and replaced my Monroe shocks after 13 months/14,000 miles with the Koni FSD's. Coming off rolling curbs or going through a parking lot full of potholes became a non issue , and an improved ride, to boot.

Fast forward to 2016 and found my shock rebound wasn’t to my liking, with 66,000 miles on the coach. Believing an article in Motorhome Magazine, I decided to save some money and put on the Bilsteins. Well, after 4,000 miles, I took them off, gave them away and put FSD back on. Talk about saving money. Hmmm!

The one thing about the FSD's is that for the first few miles, I can feel every crack in the road. After those first few miles, the shock oil warms up and the ride becomes great. The Koni FSD's are better than the Monroe’s and better than the Bilsteins. But I am sensitive to NVH!

And, now you know how I feel about the Koni FSD's.

PandK · 05-31-2018, 02:41 PM

Follow-up:
I called Bilstein and was told the Bilstein shock for my coach is 24-187312. This shock has different size mounting holes top and bottom.
Apparently no replacement for optional electronicly controlled shocks