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02-04-2020, 07:32 PM
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Front shocks
Recommendations for front shocks for a Forest River 2251 motorhome. Thanks, Jerry
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02-04-2020, 08:33 PM
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The current year brochure shows the Forester 2251 class C is available on either the Ford or the Chevy chassis. Which do you have?
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02-04-2020, 10:25 PM
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Bilsteins for shocks.
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02-04-2020, 11:18 PM
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On 2019 and 2020 Forester classic models, the brochure says they come with four upgraded Bilstein shocks. What model year is your motorhome? Looking at your present shocks, are they black or silver/blue? If yours is an LE trim version, the shocks are probably not upgraded, but I figure since Forest River uses Bilsteins as an upgrade on the Forester classic Fords, then why not? I did put Bilsteins on my Sunseeker Ford chassis.
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02-05-2020, 11:19 AM
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Front shocks
My bad. It is a 2018, so I think the actual chassis is 2017. And it is the Chev 4500. The rig handles fairly well, however likes to what I call "pogo" when the road dips and crests. I am wondering if others have had same problem and if the Bilsteins made significant improvement. Thanks, Jerry
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02-05-2020, 05:20 PM
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I second the vote for the blisteins.
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Hoglou the DH & BK the DW (retired and happy)
WestGA KM4HQQ 146.640mhz
L'IL Foot" 2014 Sunseeker 2300 
"Harry" the JK toad in the mirror
Check out the "mods" in the albums
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02-05-2020, 05:23 PM
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Wonder what psi you run in your rear air bags? We hover around 80 loaded.
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Hoglou the DH & BK the DW (retired and happy)
WestGA KM4HQQ 146.640mhz
L'IL Foot" 2014 Sunseeker 2300
"Harry" the JK toad in the mirror
Check out the "mods" in the albums
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02-05-2020, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dumboatt2
My bad. It is a 2018, so I think the actual chassis is 2017. And it is the Chev 4500. The rig handles fairly well, however likes to what I call "pogo" when the road dips and crests. I am wondering if others have had same problem and if the Bilsteins made significant improvement. Thanks, Jerry
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The Chevy's seem to do that with the softer suspension that they use. The Ford is stiffer in that regard. Spent a week driving a Chevy on all back roads and the NJ parkway. The pogoing was worse on the parkway.
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02-05-2020, 07:37 PM
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Front shocks
No airbags on rear, plenty stiff there. It is the fronts that are the problem
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02-12-2020, 11:41 AM
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Have you calculated your weights or weighed it at a scale to make sure you are not overloaded or the weight is not evenly distributed?
Tire pressure is ok too?
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Originally Posted by dumboatt2
My bad. It is a 2018, so I think the actual chassis is 2017. And it is the Chev 4500. The rig handles fairly well, however likes to what I call "pogo" when the road dips and crests. I am wondering if others have had same problem and if the Bilsteins made significant improvement. Thanks, Jerry
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2006 Sunseeker 2860DS Ford V10 5 speed with Tow/Haul
Winegard T4 In Motion Satellite Dish
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2013 AWD Acadia Denali, Blue Ox Equipped
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03-05-2020, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by parise
Have you calculated your weights or weighed it at a scale to make sure you are not overloaded or the weight is not evenly distributed?
Tire pressure is ok too?
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Yes, have done all that. Just wanted recommendations for front shocks. Maybe parts number if anyone has them. Thanks
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03-05-2020, 10:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dumboatt2
Yes, have done all that. Just wanted recommendations for front shocks. Maybe parts number if anyone has them. Thanks
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Bilstein has an on-line catalog for motorhome applications. Maybe your chassis and shock part numbers are listed there. Link below.
https://cart.bilsteinus.com/portals/..._Motorhome.pdf
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03-06-2020, 11:53 AM
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Try Rockauto.com. Put in your fitment information and hit done.
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Originally Posted by dumboatt2
Yes, have done all that. Just wanted recommendations for front shocks. Maybe parts number if anyone has them. Thanks
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Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
2013 AWD Acadia Denali, Blue Ox Equipped
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