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07-02-2015, 04:30 PM
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Which Shocks?
Which shock is best for an 04 Signature? Bilstien's, Koni's, or Source Engineering? The Bilstien's are the OEM shock and about $700 cheaper than the others.
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07-02-2015, 04:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OB-One
Which shock is best for an 04 Signature? Bilstien's, Koni's, or Source Engineering? The Bilstien's are the OEM shock and about $700 cheaper than the others.
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Shocks are in my future on my '03 and my intention is to go with the Source Bilstiens.
Steve Ownby
Full time since '07
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Steve Ownby
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2003 Monaco Signature
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07-02-2015, 05:02 PM
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Road King, Pricy but one time investment, rebuild able!
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07-02-2015, 05:46 PM
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I just received my Bilstein's shocks from Source engineering. I did quite a bit of research with this group plus several others. I talked to countless people on the phone. One of the few that have lifetime warranty to anyone, not just the original owner. They are getting installed next week. We will see how the ride is, but anything will be better then the Monroe's on there now. I don't think you can go wrong with the Koni's FSD either.
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Bill & Brigitte
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2014 Honda CRV or 2012 Jeep
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07-02-2015, 06:20 PM
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As someone else told us "any shock will be a huge improvement over the originals"".
We ordered Bilsteins comfort ride thru Summit Racing and we are very very happy
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07-03-2015, 09:25 AM
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I went with the Billsteins after doing a LOT of research and reading a report comparing them with the Koni!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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07-03-2015, 01:38 PM
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How long is the life of a shock. I have a 2008 Monaco Knight. I have the Road Master chassis with 8 shocks. I think it is time for new ones.
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07-03-2015, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by micki49
How long is the life of a shock. I have a 2008 Monaco Knight. I have the Road Master chassis with 8 shocks. I think it is time for new ones.
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Your Knight likely came with cheap Monroe shocks, and they are probably done now!
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07-03-2015, 01:53 PM
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You might be interested in reading this article.
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07-03-2015, 02:13 PM
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Very good article. Thanks, looks like Billsteins for me.
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07-03-2015, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Canter
You might be interested in reading this article.
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Thanks Mike! That's the article I was referring to, but didn't know where to find it!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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07-03-2015, 05:11 PM
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I think the ultimate bang for the buck is the Source Engineering Bilstein shocks.
Micki49, Bilsteins and Koni last well over 100,000 miles. Bilstein shocks may show a little seepage of oil which is designed into the shocks to lubricate the seal and doesn't mean the shock is bad.
A lot of Monaco RVs where fitted with Monroe shocks which are normally totally blown by 15,000 miles. These Monroe shocks are painted yellow the same as Bilstein but the difference is the top half of the shock for a Monroe is yellow painted metal but the Bilstein has a blue rubber dust cover top. My recommendation is if you have Monroe shocks regardless of the miles is to replace them. You may not realize how bad they are until you install a good shock.
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Mike Canter
"Gunner" USN Retired, Airdale
2004 Monaco Signature 44' Conquest. Detroit 60
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07-03-2015, 08:04 PM
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So I've booked my 2005 Sig into Source Eng for a set of shocks on the 8th Sept.
I have noticed the front shocks are not doing their job well but can't fault the rear.
I guess if the fronts are stuffed so should the rears??
Does anybody know what brand would be on my coach now (Mike Canter)??
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07-03-2015, 08:09 PM
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Your Sig came with Bilsteins just like mine
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