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DD788Snipe · 02-09-2016, 12:35 AM

Yes changing shocks is a PITA. I love my Koni's. Never had them on my 05 W-20 but put them on my DP that had Bilsteins from the factory and it was a major upgraded differences in ride and handling.

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vettenuts · 02-10-2016, 05:35 AM

I have been spraying my exhaust bolts all winter with Kroil in hopes they come out in the spring so I can fix my exhaust leak. I try to hit them every two weeks or so if I can get into the storage facility.

DD788Snipe · 02-10-2016, 10:34 PM

I hope it works for you. Post your results.

onlakegaston · 02-13-2016, 05:12 AM

Hey F4gary - have you had a chance to finish your shocks? Just wondering what you think of the ride now. I changed mine out around 1.5 years ago and love the new ride.

Jim

harleyjt · 02-13-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onlakegaston

Hey F4gary - have you had a chance to finish your shocks? Just wondering what you think of the ride now. I changed mine out around 1.5 years ago and love the new ride.

Jim

Curious if you think the ride quality is better due to differences between the Koni vs Bielstein or the fact that the old ones were worn out?

onlakegaston · 02-13-2016, 10:22 AM

harleyjt, I am not sure the shocks were worn out - when we purchased it 2.5 years ago it had 12,500 miles on it. The porpoising was horrible and overall ride was rough. I am sure they were the original shocks - no manufacture name that I could see - but they were blue in color and some research indicated they were Bielstein. There is also less sway - not sure if this is the proper term but when going around corners it does not tilt as bad before the Konis were installed. we have put 10,000 miles on it since the shock changed and are still very pleased with the ride.

Jim

radnpad · 03-14-2016, 01:54 AM

You will like the Koni's much better ride control than the Bilsteins. Passing semi's and wind buffeting, the difference is night and day better that Bilsteins. Worth the extra cost, Takes about 2 hours total time to change on my 35 ft Damon

vettenuts · 03-14-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by radnpad

You will like the Koni's much better ride control than the Bilsteins. Passing semi's and wind buffeting, the difference is night and day better that Bilsteins. Worth the extra cost, Takes about 2 hours total time to change on my 35 ft Damon

How did you torque the rears?

F4Gary · 03-17-2016, 05:07 PM

Top bolts to 150 ft lbs on the torque wrench and pulled as hard as I could.

Bottoms are an allen wrench in the shaft, so I tightened as much as my allen wrench could handle.