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Old 11-23-2013, 07:01 PM   #1
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Need air shocks for 98' Georgetown 33FT class A?

1998 Forest River Georgetown 33FT Class A. Chevrolet V8 454. It has front air shocks on it that need replaced. Where is a good place to buy them and what kind should I go with? Thanks in advance!!
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I'd say go with what it has, looks to me like you got good service out of them (12+ years) or are you not happy with them?
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I cannot find any numbers or information on what brand shocks it has. I went to shockwarehouse.com and not sure which kind will work?
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Old 11-23-2013, 07:18 PM   #4
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I cannot find any numbers or information on what brand shocks it has. I went to shockwarehouse.com and not sure which kind will work?
Oh, ok have you talked to a dealer yet?

Does it have Monobeam Front Suspension"
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I have not talked to a dealer yet. Do you by chance know which chassis this is considered? That would definitely help me.
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I have not talked to a dealer yet. Do you by chance know which chassis this is considered? That would definitely help me.
I thought I saw a thread where you posted Chevy, is that not correct?



That is the info I was working off of.
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Yes it is a Chevy, but when I look up air shocks it asks for the chevy chassis.. I think it is a "P30" but wasnt sure.
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Yes it is a Chevy, but when I look up air shocks it asks for the chevy chassis.. I think it is a "P30" but wasnt sure.
I think they be hydrauulic shocks, not air. Brand does' matter as much as load per axle and mounting style and sizws. A truck repair might help you. Bilsteins are very popular with RV mfgs now. P30 was very common in those days.
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Yes it is a Chevy, but when I look up air shocks it asks for the chevy chassis.. I think it is a "P30" but wasnt sure.
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None of these are air, are you sure about the chassis and year?
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It already has the air nozzle infront of both headlights to fill each air shock. It is currently at my friends shop and he is installing the shocks, but doesnt know which ones to get because there is no numbers on them.

I found these but not sure:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/air-81560/overview/
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It already has the air nozzle infront of both headlights to fill each air shock. It is currently at my friends shop and he is installing the shocks, but doesnt know which ones to get because there is no numbers on them.

I found these but not sure:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/air-81560/overview/
Yes I installed those on a class C a few years back. Wonder if the ones you have are retrofit? Were you orig owner? Those bags can't really help your class A, much too heavy. There aren't for the purpose of shocks, more like levelers and suspension cushion. They won't steady a bouncing axle, they will add to the bounce. Maybe Chevy added them back then. I'd review P30 chassis and their successor Workhorse Chassis for original fittings. Just suggestin.
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Old 11-28-2013, 06:45 PM   #12
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Thanks for all of the help! I found out what I needed. My rv has "helper airbags" that fit inside the coil springs. I ordered these:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fip-4100/overview/
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Just traded in my 98 georgetown a few months ago. It was on the P30 chassis and any Auto parts store that sold truck chassis parts and could look up a P30 could find parts for it.
If you haven't had an issue with the auto park system then you need to read up on it. Mine quit about every 2 years like clockwork. Learned to carry a spare switch to avoid getting stranded. PM me if I can help you out
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