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jwc500 · 02-17-2009, 11:18 AM

I am planning on upgrading my front shocks on my 08 Cayman. I spoke to Koni and they could not tell me with a 100% certainty what shocks I need without cross-referencing the number on my stock shocks. I am thinking I got the “new guy” on the phone and he just was not willing to take the time to investigate? Anyone upgraded their 08 Cayman with Konis and have the part number handy?
Thx,

Dutch Star Don · 02-17-2009, 04:25 PM

I don't have the numbers for you, but I put a set on our friends 07 Cayman. I think you need to call Koni again. Unless Monaco made some change to the R4R chassis, the 4 bag coaches should all be the same.

If you can afford it, I would throw them on the rear too. They soften up the 4 bag ride.

BudtheDiplomat · 02-17-2009, 04:56 PM

JWC500;

I spoke with a Monaco tech guy last year about Koni shocks for my 08 Diplomat. He said that the 08's have a longer travel on the shocks than previous years and the 03-07 year shocks wouldn't fit properly, indicating that the 03 thru 07 year Koni shocks would be almost to their full length of travel when mounted on an '08.

I didn't ask about Caymans, but figured that if that info is correct, the 08 Knight would be the same.

People say terrific things about Koni's. If you can find a fit, I'd say "go for it!"

Tony2 · 02-18-2009, 06:57 AM

On my 2007 Cayman 36PDQ I ordered the Koni FSD through Shox.com

KONI - Shocks 8805-1021 (front)
KONI - Shocks 8805-1022 (rear)

Had my dealer put them on, and according to them all went well, however I have not driven the coach yet as it has been there since Sept

for some last odd and end warranty, waiting for parts, etc. So I cant comment on ride improvement yet.

Tony2

beaverjim · 02-18-2009, 09:25 AM

golly tony, i hope you've been snowed in since then and couldn't use it anyway!

good luck with your koni's, we sure like ours. jim

Tony2 · 02-18-2009, 10:14 AM

Yes, too cold up here to camp and the dealer winterized for me no charge. No camping until mid April most likely and there will still be some snow in the mountains where we like to go.

I will report back once I finally get a chance to drive it and give you guys an idea of how much it helped the 4 bagger.

Tony2

jwc500 · 02-18-2009, 11:00 AM

Okay, called koni back and Tony is right:

KONI - Shocks 8805-1021 (front)
KONI - Shocks 8805-1022 (rear)

After I get them installed I will give everyone a "ride report".

As an fyi...143.00 each free shipping @shox.com

Tony2 · 02-18-2009, 12:14 PM

They were good to deal with, fast shipping, etc!

Good luck give us an update on the ride!! lol if it is before April you will know before me it seems!

Tony2

Up N Flames · 02-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Can't wait to hear the ride results.

Lennyzx11 · 02-19-2009, 05:20 PM

I can't wait either. Anyone interested in trying to get a discount for a multiple order if they do seem to help ? This has been my biggest gripe in mine. Other than that ****** Piece ** **** MagnaDyne Satellite Radio in the dash. I'm pretty sure mine is possessed. been replaced twice already.

Ron Berg · 02-20-2009, 04:52 AM

I have a Safari RD 36 PDQ on the Roadmaster R4R chassis. I changed out the shocks with Koni FSD's. The fore and aft pitch cycle is reduced but the ride is noticeably harsher. I didn't gain enough improvement to justify the cost.

Dancing Bear · 02-27-2009, 07:32 PM

Anything new on the shocks? Tony - Have you driven your rig? Any difference?

Heading to Alaska this summer and anxious to know if I should be installing on my 08 Caymen.

Thanks, DB

jwc500 · 02-28-2009, 05:44 PM

okay...just picked up coach and had about a 10 mile ride home from the shop. The "porpoising" has been reduced. Ride is still a bit harsh, my expectations may have been too high given the koni hype. Longer trips and time will tell.

Tony2 · 03-23-2009, 10:57 AM

Hidey Ho All,
Well just wanted to give you all an update, FINALLY I picked up my unit over the weekend and had a chance to drive with the Koni’s installed.
I did not drive a ton, however I did notice on the smaller road expansion joints that it did smooth those out slightly, it also cut down on the porpoising so that is all good news. The bad news much like JWC500 mentioned that the ride is still harsh, on route to where we store our unit they are doing some road construction so the road is pretty chewed up.................no improvement on rough roads or the more severe expansion joints. I think I also had my expectations set too high! Needless to say I don’t think I would spend the $$ knowing what I know now.
I must admit I have been disappointed with the ride of this unit and quite frankly it is my own fault for not investigating more in depth from the get go and test driving the unit over more adverse terrain!! I have come to the conclusion it is just a shortcoming with this 4 bag chassis, unfortunately at this point is seems our choices are to either slow down and live with it, or upgrade.

Tony2