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I had 6 tires replaced this weekend and noticed there are 6 very cheap looking shocks on my rig and I started wondering if anyone has replaced their shocks, and if so, was there a noticable difference or any recommendations? Brand, type, don't bother? Thanks all!
08 Jayco Recon ZX 40' 3 axle T/H, dual A/C, 2006 RAM 3500 Cummins Dually, Pac Brake, Banks CAI, Monster Exhaust, 3.5" RAM intake, 51 Gal aux tank w/ tool box, 265/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler SA Pro Grades, Reese Sig series 24K hitch. DVD/NAV/Backup Camera.
rsg63 wrote: Did a search for this info but did not find anything useful.
I had 6 tires replaced this weekend and noticed there are 6 very cheap looking shocks on my rig and I started wondering if anyone has replaced their shocks, and if so, was there a noticable difference or any recommendations? Brand, type, don't bother? Thanks all!
Now that would be talent - noticing the difference with new shocks on the trailer - I didn't notice the difference when my wheel fell off!
Mine is actually "shockless".
2006 Ford F350 4X4 SB CC SRW Powerstroke 6.0
2013 Redwood 36RL - full paint - disk brakes
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Now that would be talent - noticing the difference with new shocks on the trailer - I didn't notice the difference when my wheel fell off!
Mine is actually "shockless".
Hmmm, I wonder if shocks/lack of are noticed more on heavier rigs maybe? Or less even? I've seen two sides to this in the limited posts about the subject. Some claim nothing is needed, others say it made a difference in bouncing and less re-arranged kitchen items.
Actually with 6 tires I could understand not noticing one missing for a while, at least if it wasn't loaded perhaps.
Now that would be talent - noticing the difference with new shocks on the trailer - I didn't notice the difference when my wheel fell off!
Mine is actually "shockless".
Hmmm, I wonder if shocks/lack of are noticed more on heavier rigs maybe? Or less even? I've seen two sides to this in the limited posts about the subject. Some claim nothing is needed, others say it made a difference in bouncing and less re-arranged kitchen items.
Actually with 6 tires I could understand not noticing one missing for a while, at least if it wasn't loaded perhaps.
I was told by Mor-Ryde that mine doesn't have shocks because shocks actually interfere with the function of the rubber sheer on the LRE system, yet they offer the RE system with shocks. I don't think I'll ever know the answer, but mine seems to ride OK without them. I would have to have some shock towers welded on to actually install shocks on mine.
If you replace them, just verify the travel distances are correct. I had a buddy add some from Pep Boys that seemed to fit and he wrecked the shocks and towers because they wouldn't extend as far as the original ones.
Just replaced mine on my 09 Big Country with Monroes. Leave in 2 weeks for a 5k trip, will find out how much better they are then. They ran around 42 bucks a piece, and a direct replacement.
Changed the Chinese to Monroes. I believe there is a difference.
Regardless, one should check them. Two of the 4 were frozen up and 2 had no response. Believe the frozen ones may have prevented springs from flexing as they should.
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rsg63 wrote: Did a search for this info but did not find anything useful.
I had 6 tires replaced this weekend and noticed there are 6 very cheap looking shocks on my rig and I started wondering if anyone has replaced their shocks, and if so, was there a noticable difference or any recommendations? Brand, type, don't bother? Thanks all!
I replaced ours last spring and it did make a difference, I ordered them form here link.
Denny
2013 F350 SC DRW 6.2 V8 4.30 gears Air Lifts
2003 HitchHiker Premier 35FKTG 215/75/17.5 Sumitomo tires
Just recently had the rig lifted three inches for a more level ride and had to replace the shocks the origionals were now too short. Found longer shocks after lots of looking. I don't notice any difference. Everything in the kitchen still moves a lot. Have about 2000 miles on them now.
Jim, Diane
2002 Chev 2500HD DMAX 4X4 LT Ext Cab Short Bed Firestone Air bags
2005 Alpenlite 29 Valhalla Limited, Trail Air Hitch, LevelEase
Prodigy, Husky 16K Double Pivot with Power Roller
Shocks would slow the rebound on the trailer. Even on 53ft Reefer Units we had shocks. They were not for the ride, as it had air ride on it. But to slow the slingshot effect you get without shocks.
Pete
2004 Duramax/allison Trans C/C 4x4
2012 Landmark Key Largo
2008 Lund 1825 Pro Guide Tiller, With a Evinrude 90 HP E-Tec
During spring over conversion we had to remove and replace the wimpy shocks used by Lippert on the frame build. After much research looking at shock valving specs and talking to shock maker's tech support - settled on the Monroe RV Gas Magnum. Used the largest one that would fit in the proper angle.
Night and day difference on how the trailer reacts to roadway bumps and irregularities.
Firm believer in shocks being a required component on trailers to calm the rebound reaction. Tires should not be expected to perform as a suspension control device.
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