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Chevrolet Motorhome Shocks

tom — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:57:42 +0000

Make: Chevrolet

Model: Motorhome

Manufacture Date: /1998

Chassis Designation: P-37

Question:

The front of this motorhome has coil springs with

airbags inside them,and leaf springs on the rear. Also a tag axle,haven’t

been under it to see if that has shocks on it. What are the correct shocks

for this chassis?

Answer:

Here is the link for the P-series shocks -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3833&selected_year=1998

We recommend the Bilsteins there. B46-1173 / B46-1587.

Many different companies make tag axles, so you need to know what kind of tag axle it is.

Here is the most popular GM tag axle part number (see the picture)

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=14479

That fits one kind of a More-Ryde tag axle, we list those too online – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=M

Freightliner Motorhome Chassis

tom — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:17:25 +0000

Question:

I am looking for shocks for my motorhome. I tried
looking up the stock number but I don’t understand what the difference is
for my coach. I have a 2003 Fleetwood Discovery motorhome. It is a diesel
pusher on a Freighliner chassis. It is air ride with springs in the front.
Do you have a part number for Monroe and Bilstein shocks for this motorhome?
Are the shocks in stock?

Answer:

Unfortunately, it is impossible for us to tell you what kind of motorhome chassis you have. Your best bet would be to call Freightliner and see what they say.Possibly they can tell you from your VIN. Chassis list –

FL50 Chassis

FL60 Chassis

FL70 Chassis

M-Line Gas or Diesel Pusher Chassis

Powerliner Chassis

T-Line Diesel Pusher Chassis

V-Line Diesel Pusher Air Suspension Chassis

V-Line Diesel Pusher Spring Suspension

X-Line Diesel Pusher Air Suspension Chassis

X-Line Diesel Pusher Spring Suspension Chassis

XC Air Chassis

XC Spring Chassis

Motorhome

tom — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:34:21 +0000

QUESTION:
motorhome is bad with any wind conditions. Had motorhome for 3+ years. Springs squeak but seem OK. Has safe-t-steer installed.

Will replacing springs/shocks help?

ANSWER:

If the motothome chassis has twin tube low pressure units on it now, replacing those with a monotube design (such as a Bilstein) will give you better handling and control.

Monotubes -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=M

1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift

tom — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:25:27 +0000

Question: I have a 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift. I’m shopping around for high quality shocks. This truck has 4 shocks up front and 2 on the rear. So I need a grand total of 6 shocks. Remember, it has a 4″ suspension lift, so factory stock size shock no longer fit. I’m kind of interested in Bilstein, depending on price. What do you recommend ??

I have a 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift. I’m shopping around for high quality shocks. This truck has 4 shocks up front and 2 on the rear. So I need a grand total of 6 shocks. Remember, it has a 4″ suspension lift, so factory stock size shock no longer fit. I’m kind of interested in Bilstein, depending on price. What do you recommend ??

Answer:

For a 4-inch lift, Bilstein makes 5100s, but not the 2 extra Quad shocks.

According to Bilstein- Front shock is: (4-inches of suspension lift)BE56252H5http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=15034 Rear shock is:(3 to 4 inches of suspension lift)BE56248H5http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=15025 On the extra shock, you may have to modify the truck / or shock, such as a 5100http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfmor 5150http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm

Ford Loves the RV and Motorhome Chassis

john — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:07:47 +0000

A number of Motorhome and RV consumers have a misconception about the chassis and motorhome suspension market. Many buyers think the RV manufacturer like Winnebago, Fleetwood or Four Winds make the suspensions. In actuality they are made by companies like Ford, Dodge and GM. Ford has really dominated this market with the F-53 Chassis. In fact here at Shockwarehouse one of our best selling parts are the Steering Stabilizer and Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks for this vehicle.