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Kendog · 05-18-2025, 06:46 PM

We have a 2014 Allegro ( gas) with about 60k miles. I am sure it has the original shocks I know that there are a million opinions however would appreciate recommendations. We rock back and forth a lot what would you recommend.
Thanks
Ken

techdad55 · 05-18-2025, 07:05 PM

I put Koni shocks on our 2012 36LA and they made a noticeable improvement.

Kendog · 05-19-2025, 11:37 AM

Thanks for taking the time to respond,

Galvanizd · 05-19-2025, 06:55 PM

Last year when I purchase my latest rv, I replaced all six tires and weighed the coach to get the proper weights and load placement. I replaced the four shocks with koni shocks. Installed a front steer safe. Installed a rear trac bar. Rides pretty good now.....but thats just me.
Except for the tires, I did the work myself. Saved a buck or two. (I'm not a mechanic)

techdad55 · 05-20-2025, 01:49 PM

I also have the safety steer on the front and a rear track bar. I generally keep my tires about 87psi cold. It works well for my coach size and weight.
YMMV

jpspaz · 05-27-2025, 02:37 PM

If it is side to side sway, new shocks may only help a little. You might consider upgraded front and rear sway bars. If you haven't read the CHF thread under the Ford Chassis section it's worth a read. It's lengthy but you can skim through and see what others have done. It was also discovered by some that the rear sway bar brackets were coming loose so worth a check.

On my last coach I replaced the stock Ford shocks with Koni. They were stiffer, helped a little with the sway but made the ride worse. After a year I went to Bilsteins on the front to help soften the blow on the potholes and bridge expansion joints. If I decide to upgrade the shocks on my current coach I would go with the Bilsteins again.

Kendog · 05-28-2025, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the sound advice, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Jonwright · 05-28-2025, 12:17 PM

Really happy with the Koni. Mine has the sumo springs which absolutely control body roll. Saw a bit more improvement with the shocks.

shepardmike · 05-29-2025, 09:40 AM

My Berkshire/Freightliner had Sumo's. I swapped them for Bilstein's and was super happy with them.

Tiffin put them on my Bus.

samaustin · 06-03-2025, 03:58 PM

You didn't say how long you've owned this Tiffin. Bought new or driven 60k?

As you stated, lots of options and opinions, so here's another.

We tested/rented a tiffin 2016 36UA before we decided to buy a 2015 36LA. Then we test drove at Tampa RV show Tiffin and Fleetwood with liquid springs. I decided I wouldn't own a gasser w/o liquid springs. So we bought a used 2015 and put on LQ. $13000 for rear only and Koni shocks on front plus safety-steer. Huge difference and wouldn't have it any other way.

Recently, went with my friend who bought a used 2018 34PA that only had sumo springs. It was totally empty and he was driving. But, it seemed to handle well, way more than I expected, but even he agreed, the safety-steer would be a benefit.

So if you owned for a long time, I'm sure adding new KONI's would make a difference in handling. If not, then shock changes aren't your fix IMO.

Koni's are great on these gassers.

Sjmer · 06-03-2025, 05:06 PM

We have a 32sa purchased in 2021, in even mild wind or when a truck would go by it would sway quite a bit.very stress full, after a lot of research we installed sumo springs all around and safe t steer. Now I hardly feel the trucks outside of liquid spring I think it's the way to go.

Kozy · 06-04-2025, 07:58 AM

2019 Open Road 36UA. I swore I would never own another motorhome w leaf springs, then Liquid Springs became an option. Bought the 2019 Open Road 36UA w sumo springs, even thou the ride was horrible, and driving was a real challenge in controllability. I had the rear Liquid Springs installed at the Lafayette factory. (Front wasn't available in 2019) the difference was night & day, worth every penny. Also installed the safe steer to try & dampen out some of the excessive slop Ford has in it F53 steering & the cheap front sway bar fix. I also use my actual weight to adjust my tire pressure to Michelin recommended psi.

Intended to get the front LS done when they became available; but Covid delayed that. Put up w/ 5 years of the rattled from the front axle by the potholes & expansion joints and constantly having to tighten loose screws or replace sheared screws, I have had enough! After a long trip to Nova Scotia & back I was ready to sell the RV! Instead returned to LS to get the front done, wife LOVES the improved ride, that alone makes it worth the cost.
IMO the rear LS gives you 75% of the improved ride quality, the front LS are the icing on the cake. Plus, with both front & back LS you can lower the whole coach at the campgrd & may not need the additional stepping stool, wife also likes that. Furthermore, the latest generation LS gives you thru-earth leveling that comes in handy at rest stops & lunch breaks.

While track bars, better shocks, cheap swap bar fixes & tire pressure management will give you a better ride than the stock Ford F53; but they not going to make a night & day difference like LS does. You get what you pay for from Liquid Springs

As a side note, I have had 4 Tiffin Allegro Red owners tell me they are jealous of my LS ride despite they have airbags. Even my local Tiffin dealer admitted I had a better ride than the Tiffin Red & he's a salesman that wants to sell me a new RV!