Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 3:14 am
You spent $1000 on shocks??? 
Usually those shocks run $600 for all four
Usually those shocks run $600 for all four
They were Bilstein.
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Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:52 am
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Part Subtotal: $651.96
Tax: $39.12
Total Charges $691.08
Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 1:04 pm
That is some serious rounding. 
I thought you got seriously spanked when you stated 1K.
I thought you got seriously spanked when you stated 1K.Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:08 pm
I looked through this entire thread and didn't find my chassis.
Looking for the 'correct' shocks for my 2000 Harney motorcoach. Its a 38ft Magnum 4 bag suspension.
Looking for the 'correct' shocks for my 2000 Harney motorcoach. Its a 38ft Magnum 4 bag suspension.
Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:15 pm
I replied to your PM with the info you need.
Your 4 air bag suspension coach takes the same shocks as the Safari coaches with the VelvetRide torsional suspensions and leaf spring suspensions.
Front: 88-1641SP3
Rear: 88-1458SP1
Be sure to order by the given part number, not by the model/year coach you have. Also, I highly recommend to set the Koni shocks at maximum dampening. They come from the factory set at least dampening. Brazels RV usually has the best prices on Koni shocks and have free shipping.
Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:47 am
thanks, I saw that. Looking for a place that has both shocks in stock. Seems retailers either have one or the other.TDJohn wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:15 pmI replied to your PM with the info you need.
Your 4 air bag suspension coach takes the same shocks as the Safari coaches with the VelvetRide torsional suspensions and leaf spring suspensions.
Front: 88-1641SP3
Rear: 88-1458SP1
Be sure to order by the given part number, not by the model/year coach you have. Also, I highly recommend to set the Koni shocks at maximum dampening. They come from the factory set at least dampening. Brazels RV usually has the best prices on Koni shocks and have free shipping.
Also strange that the rear shock listed is spec'ed out for a front shock.
I also see that shockwarehouse says that this part number has been superseded. Is it important to get the older part number?
Koni EVO 99B 3254 Country Coach = Old Part No: 8805 1012 and 88 1641sp3
Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:34 pm
Is your Harney built on a Safari Magnum chassis???
What brand is your front axle? (look on the axle and/or the build sheet) Let me know and we will go from there.
The EVO99 series shock (99B-3254) supersedes the Koni 88-1641SP3 and the 8805 series shocks. From the feedback I have received thus far is that the ride is a bit harsher but the sway control is about the same. I would presume that eventually Koni will phase out the 88-1641SP3 shock in favor of the (99B-3254), but considering the feedback, I would recommend to continue buying the Koni 88-1641SP3 for the front axle of Safari coaches that are built on the in house magnum chassis using the leaf spring, VelvetRide, or 4 airbag suspensions. For what it is worth, it is well known in Safari circles that this particular shock gives the best ride and sway control. This is thanks to the relentless research and hard work of the Late Ralph Andrews to improve ride quality of the great Safari brand coaches, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel, unless one feels compelled to.
What brand is your front axle? (look on the axle and/or the build sheet) Let me know and we will go from there.
The EVO99 series shock (99B-3254) supersedes the Koni 88-1641SP3 and the 8805 series shocks. From the feedback I have received thus far is that the ride is a bit harsher but the sway control is about the same. I would presume that eventually Koni will phase out the 88-1641SP3 shock in favor of the (99B-3254), but considering the feedback, I would recommend to continue buying the Koni 88-1641SP3 for the front axle of Safari coaches that are built on the in house magnum chassis using the leaf spring, VelvetRide, or 4 airbag suspensions. For what it is worth, it is well known in Safari circles that this particular shock gives the best ride and sway control. This is thanks to the relentless research and hard work of the Late Ralph Andrews to improve ride quality of the great Safari brand coaches, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel, unless one feels compelled to.
Re: New Shocks my experience
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 1:04 am
Yes my harney renegade is built from a safari on a magnum chassis with a Westport solid ibeam front axle, 1 bag per wheel.TDJohn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:34 pm Is your Harney built on a Safari Magnum chassis???
What brand is your front axle? (look on the axle and/or the build sheet) Let me know and we will go from there.
The EVO99 series shock (99B-3254) supersedes the Koni 88-1641SP3 and the 8805 series shocks. From the feedback I have received thus far is that the ride is a bit harsher but the sway control is about the same. I would presume that eventually Koni will phase out the 88-1641SP3 shock in favor of the (99B-3254), but considering the feedback, I would recommend to continue buying the Koni 88-1641SP3 for the front axle of Safari coaches that are built on the in house magnum chassis using the leaf spring, VelvetRide, or 4 airbag suspensions. For what it is worth, it is well known in Safari circles that this particular shock gives the best ride and sway control. This is thanks to the relentless research and hard work of the Late Ralph Andrews to improve ride quality of the great Safari brand coaches, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel, unless one feels compelled to.