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04-26-2005, 03:37 AM
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Montana Fan
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Shock absorbers
There are no shock absorbers on my Mountaineer. Can they be put on, has anyone had this done?? What was the cost roughly? I`d like to do it myself, is it worth it or should I bring it to a qualified mechanic with full warranty??!! I seem to get alot of whip action, not much side to side motion but good bounce. I would assume I`d get a better ride out of the unit and less bouncing of stuff in the cupboards. Mark
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04-26-2005, 06:02 AM
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Montana Master
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mgdg
I would like to know also, good question & good luck on the reply's.
Happy Camping Larry & LaVonne
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04-26-2005, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
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When we bought a new 1999 Jayco Eagle I had shock absorbers installed because I was towing a bassboat behind it and wanted that stability. The installation included welding on some plates to mount the shocks but you possibly could drill the frame and bolt them on. If I recall, it was around $175 in 1999 dollars, labor and parts. I got them at an RV dealer as an add-on kit.
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04-26-2005, 03:53 PM
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Montana Master
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sreigle
Steve thinks for the info. do you think it helps? We can always count on you for help. Larry & LaVonne
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04-26-2005, 05:08 PM
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Montana Fan
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Thx Steve, I figured it might be around $250 plus the gov`ts share!!
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04-27-2005, 02:29 AM
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Seasoned Camper
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Location: Emery
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monroe shocks sells a reto kit. do a searce on net, you should be able to find something.
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04-27-2005, 04:22 PM
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Montana Master
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Laryy & LaVonne, yes I felt it definitely helped. Even without the boat behind the trailer (such as on our out of state vacations) I felt the trailer bounced less than without the shocks.
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04-27-2005, 06:04 PM
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Montana Master
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sreigle
Thanks for the reply on the shocks. I see you went over 8000 postings how can you get any RVing done? Happy Camping
Larry & LaVonne
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04-28-2005, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
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Ah, yes. I was trying to stretch it out and not hit that number for awhile.... but....
You have to remember we are fulltiming, so we get lots and lots of rv'ing!
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