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84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
09-17-2006, 14:39
Post: #1
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some pointers in
performing
the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be greatly
appreciated.

thanks
John

84 RB 35'
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09-18-2006, 01:45
Post: #2
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
John,

I purchased the rear shocks from BB. This made a huge difference.
It really calmed the rear tail from bobbing up/down, They seemed
very difficult to replace without removing the rear wheels, So, I
had them installed at a truck garage with a pit. Only two hours
labor.
The front shocks are adjustable, I have not changed this adjustment ,
I am happy with the ride , new steer tires helped also.


Bill 88 FC Michigan

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wrote:
>
> My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some
pointers in performing
> the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be
greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks
> John
>
> 84 RB 35'
>
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09-18-2006, 01:46
Post: #3
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
Hey John, I replaced the shocks on our 86FC last october when I
replaced tires. I used the Koni adjustable shocks on the steer and the
Gabriel shocks on the drive. I am pretty sure this is the original set
up from the factory. I purchased them from BB and found their price as
competitive as any place. I also found a major difference in the ride
as well. It is amazing what 4 grand will do for the ride!
(tires&shocks)

Best of luck

ScottB
86FC35 "RUBY" 4 SALE
Murrells Inlet SC (SC's seafood capital)


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jrm1486"
wrote:
>
> My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some pointers
in performing
> the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be
greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks
> John
>
> 84 RB 35'
>
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09-18-2006, 01:54
Post: #4
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jrm1486" wrote:
>
John makes sure you get the KONI shocks on the front. Blubird sells
them , and I don not know where to get them cheaper. They are
expensive but absolutley neccessary to keep control of the vechicle.

Jim
82 FCRB
Yorba Linda, CA

> My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some
pointers in performing
> the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be
greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks
> John
>
> 84 RB 35'
>
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09-18-2006, 13:17
Post: #5
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
Bill,

Thanks for the info. I expect I need front & backs to replace the bus starts
bobbing and control is effected.

Take Care,

John


>From: "pattypape"
>Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
>Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:45:26 -0000
>
>John,
>
>I purchased the rear shocks from BB. This made a huge difference.
>It really calmed the rear tail from bobbing up/down, They seemed
>very difficult to replace without removing the rear wheels, So, I
>had them installed at a truck garage with a pit. Only two hours
>labor.
>The front shocks are adjustable, I have not changed this adjustment ,
>I am happy with the ride , new steer tires helped also.
>
>
>Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jrm1486"
>wrote:
> >
> > My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some
>pointers in performing
> > the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be
>greatly appreciated.
> >
> > thanks
> > John
> >
> > 84 RB 35'
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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09-18-2006, 13:23
Post: #6
84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
Scott,

The bus must just float along, being 4g lighter.

thanks

John


>From: "Scott"
>Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 84RB35' shock absorber replacement help
>Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:46:47 -0000
>
>Hey John, I replaced the shocks on our 86FC last october when I
>replaced tires. I used the Koni adjustable shocks on the steer and the
>Gabriel shocks on the drive. I am pretty sure this is the original set
>up from the factory. I purchased them from BB and found their price as
>competitive as any place. I also found a major difference in the ride
>as well. It is amazing what 4 grand will do for the ride!
>(tires&shocks)
>
>Best of luck
>
>ScottB
>86FC35 "RUBY" 4 SALE
>Murrells Inlet SC (SC's seafood capital)
>
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jrm1486"
>wrote:
> >
> > My bird needs replacement shocks badly. Can anyone give some pointers
>in performing
> > the job? any suggestions on brand and purchaase point would be
>greatly appreciated.
> >
> > thanks
> > John
> >
> > 84 RB 35'
> >
>
>
>
>
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