Koni shock adjustment on LXi's

[David Brady]

Brad,

When adjusting the front shocks, the wheels can stay
on the coach but the shocks do need to come off. The
shocks on the front axle have steel sleeves pressed into
the upper and lower shock mounts that require you to
remove the shock for adjusting. All shocks adjust the
same way: simply hold them upright, compress them
until the dog engages the key on the inside of the shock,
(you'll feel it) and turn clockwise to stiffen and counter-
clockwise to soften.

On the drive axle, you also leave the wheels on. You
can probable remove the lower shock attachment and
rotate the shock outward, pivoting on the upper attachment.
In this case, the shock does not have a metal sleeve, but
uses conical rubber bushings. In any case, I think you'll
find the operation easier if you remove the shock entirely.

On the tag axle, I've only done it by first removing the
wheel. I don't think there's enough clearance to get in there
and remove the shock with the wheel in place. Also, this
shock uses the metal sleeve, like the front shock, so the
shock will need to be removed, and contrary to popular
opinion, the tag axle shock is adjustable (at least on my coach
anyway). Good luck.

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

brad barton wrote:
>
> Question: To David Brady or anyone else who can tell me about
> adjusting the
> shocks on a 43' LXI. Do you have to remove the wheels to get to the Koni
> shocks to twist them tighter..or can you get to them without removing the
> wheels. I'm assuming one part of the shock can be disconnected and
> twisted
> to stiffen it up. We're going to try to adjust the front shocks first. Do
> the wheels have to be pulled or not? And what part of the shock has be
> twisted and how much?
>
> Brad Barton 00LXiDFW
> bbartonwx@...
>
> >From: "bloomas" >
> >Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> >To: > >
> >Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tendencies toward major problems?
> >Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:05:18 -0500
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: bbwlwb88
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:32 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tendencies toward major problems?
> > Hi Royal I have two question.Who do you suggest pays for the
> >inspection and Ralph travel and time?Would you
> > turn over the keys to your coach and let somebody that you don't no and
> >drive off? Just wondering.
> > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> >
> >
> > Ryan, I have owned 5 Blue Birds since 1984 and 4 of them were used
> > coaches. Fortunately, I have never had a major problem with any of
> > them. Rotten flooring is highly unlikely to be a problem in a Bird
> > because of the 3/4 inch marine grade plywood. Assuming your Travco
> > is gasoline powered, you will find that diesel power requires more
> > attention to fuel filters and fuel treatment. If you decide to
> > purchase an older Bird I would urge you to have the engine and
> > transmission checked by a Detroit Diesel dealer. Those items can be
> > exceptionally expensive to repair or replace. While the coach is at
> > the Detroit dealer have them check the air brakes. Also you will
> > have an air suspension system which is very different than you may be
> > used to. The suspension air springs (air bags) can dry rot or crack
> > and may need to be replaced which will be expensive. Another
> > suggestion would be to get the coach body number and call the factory
> > to see if they can tell you if the coach has been serviced there for
> > any major problems. A final suggestion would be to have the coach
> > inspected by Ralph Fullenwider before you finalize the purchase.
> >
> > It's likely you can find a Bird that is in good condition because
> > most of us overmaintain them, but still have it checked!!! You will
> > love the Bird compared to the coach you now have.
> >
> > Royal Washburn
> > 97 43BBWL
> > Conway, AR
> >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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