Koni FSD Shocks

[David Brady]

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.

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC


Robert Britton wrote:
>
> BlueBird is now using the new Koni FSD shocks on their new motor homes
> (self adjusting), they are now available for older BlueBirds.
>
> Is there anyone that has installed these on an older coach and if so
> how do you like them? Are they available for both front and rear?
>
> I'm getting ready to replace the air bags and shocks on my coach, not
> sure if I want to do the job myself, thinking of taking it to Holland
> Motor Homes in San Diego and let them have at it.
>
> They will install the shocks and all air bags for $1062 plus parts.
>
> Robert Britton
> 87FC
> Hollister, California
>
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