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Koni FSD Shocks
04-04-2007, 11:17
Post: #12
Koni FSD Shocks
Don,

Thanks for checking this; however, the LXi is equipped with
315/80/22.5 tires on all axles.

105 supports 14880 (single wheel)
90 supports 24280 (duals)
85 supports 12830 (single wheel)

David B
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> Assuming 12R22.5 tires, 105 is proper for an axle weight (single) of
13.2K, leaving you 1K short. Recommended for 14.2K would be 115. I
don't like to start out 10% low.
>
> You are dead-on to slightly-over on the drivers and tag.
>
> On 4/4/2007 at 6:14 PM David Brady wrote:
>
> >Robert,
> >
> >I just installed the FSD's on the rear of my LXi and the
> >results are astonishing. The ride over the rough stuff is
> >much smoother and the handling is more responsive. Now
> >we have to put pressure on Koni to develop the FSD's
> >for the front. I've been told by Justin at Koni that the fronts
> >require a higher pressure rated FSD valve due to the 45 deg
> >mounting angle of the shock (something like a 2:1 ratio of
> >axle movement versus shock movement). Justin recommended
> >adjusting the front shocks one turn from full soft. The extra
> >control that the rear shocks provide helps iron out some of
> >the porpoising up front. I found that if the front shocks are too
> >stiff, the front end seems to fall into road when hitting bumps,
> >adjusting one turn from full soft lets the tires follow the roadway.
> >
> >I also installed Crossfires and Centramatics. The Centramatics
> >provide a noticeable improvement in smoothness - highly
> >recommended (NFI). I run 105, 90, 85 tire psi front to back. My
> >tag airbag pressure is 65 to 67psi. My weight is steer: 14.2K,
> >drive: 22K, and tag: 11K.
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Eureka, CA
>
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