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Steve Mumford
I need advice on rear shock absorbers.
I've had this account for a long time but never posted. Forgive me if didn't post this correctly Thanks |
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Tim Buckingham
I have Fox 2.5 shocks...very nice ride! On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 10:15 AM Steve Mumford <steve.0111@...> wrote: I need advice on rear shock absorbers. --
Tim Buckingham BRVS Mentor/Teacher 231-796-3489 |
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John Purwin
I installed these on my 2019 Navion J and they made a world of difference.
I previously changed to a helwig sway bar and sumo springs, but this was by far the best improvement and easy to install. https://agileoffroad.com/product/agile-fox-2-5-rear-shocks-mercedes-sprinter-3500-rv-class-c/ I had to wait 5 months for them last year, but now they are a stock item. JP 2019 Navion J |
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Foxx Shocks.............best investment I've made to date! Rick 2017, 24J
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 09:15:12 AM CST, Steve Mumford <steve.0111@...> wrote:
I need advice on rear shock absorbers. I've had this account for a long time but never posted. Forgive me if didn't post this correctly Thanks |
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I I also installed the fox 2.5 from agile offroad. An awesome improvement. Additionally I waited 5 months because they were all back ordered.
For the front, Koni adjustables also make a huge improvement. Super steer out of Oregon specializes in Class A and C suspension upgrades. They recently purchased a 2022 Navion as a research and development project. https://supersteerparts.com/products/87-2657-koni-adjustable-shocks-for-dodge-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2007-2016-front.html Earl ATL 2017 NAVION J |
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Bob Hall
Here is a link for the best shocks. https://agileoffroad.com/product/agile-fox-2-5-rear-shocks-mercedes-sprinter-3500-rv-class-c/ instructions: 2 pieces - Agile 2.5 Fox shock 4 pieces - 1/16” thick washers drilled to fit on the top securing bolt to space the shock away from the MB frame Tools used- 21mm impact socket 21mm combination wrench 1/2” drive electric impact wrench 1/2” drive ratchet wrench Torque wrench - set to 110 ft lbs Red Loctite Degreaser/Cleaner and a few paper towels Outdoor camp mat - Makes moving around underneath the rig much easier The levelers made for easier removal of the Bilstein shocks and the installation of the Agile Fox shocks. Many had mentioned using a ratchet strap to compress the Agile Fox shocks. The strap would be difficult to control due to ball/rounded ended on the Agile Fox shocks We were able to compress them with arm pressure about 1/2” to get the bottom bolt aligned. The installation on the top bolt didn’t allow much clearance between the shock and frame, so we added two 1/16” thick washers. It helped to have some large diameter washers and a step drill to fabricate our own washers. Installation was very straight forward. We made sure to clean the shock bolts before installing and adding a few drops of red Loctite to the nut side. Tighten everything up and torqued the bolts to the recommended 110 ft lbs. On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 10:15 AM Steve Mumford <steve.0111@...> wrote: I need advice on rear shock absorbers. |
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Ledwards478@...
I have sumo springs on 2018 24J and Helwig. Do you need to remove sumos to put Fox or Bilstein on. I dont have the OEM springs any more.
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On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 09:19 AM, <Ledwards478@...> wrote:
Do you need to remove sumosYou shouldn't. Sumo "springs" are simply a wizard of a marketing campaign to sell a heavier duty bump stop and are not "springs" at all and the shocks are installed at a different location than where they rest. -- Don - 2006 Navion - J |
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dan gluesenkamp
Get the best ones you can find. I had the originals replaced at 50k mi with Koni shocks and they were completely shot at 95K when I had several suspension issues improved.
Now I’ll probably change them at 25K intervals.
"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul." John Muir
From: discussion@view-navion.groups.io <discussion@view-navion.groups.io> on behalf of Steve Mumford via groups.io <steve.0111@...>
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:14:07 AM To: discussion@view-navion.groups.io <discussion@view-navion.groups.io> Subject: [view-navion] 2016 view I need advice on rear shock absorbers.
I've had this account for a long time but never posted. Forgive me if didn't post this correctly Thanks |
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lou Thomson
Koni shocks have a lifetime warranty, I did the adjustable in the front at the highest setting with the front alignment kit at the same time with Sumos on the rear I have Konis and airbags and Hellwig..wish I would have gone with the fox, it wasnt available at the time and when i bought the Konis i thought they were adjustable like the old ones were and they are not I adjust my airbags to adapt to load and road type and they work great and also help to level on campsites that are not level...good luck
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John Purwin
I had previously installed the sumo shocks, but when I added the fox shocks, the ride was a too harsh at the rear.
I removed the sumos and reinstalled the stock bumpers and it made the ride a lot more pleasurable. I remember reading a few years ago on this forum when I first installed the Sumos, that I should keep the stock bumpers to reinstall if I ever changed the shocks. John 2019 Navion J |
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dan gluesenkamp
Sounds like you have a good solution. What brand airbags do you have? I still want less sway and the ability to adjust the rear.
Dan 15 Nav V IN
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Garrison Smith
Steve, check out the sprinter Store on line. Good people and very knowledgeable about sprinter suspension. I bought their Ride
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Enhancement Kit. Lot of money but if yo have a keeper it made a big difference in handling, ocmfort and safety.
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