Shock Absorbers Needed

[jimshoen]

Need Koni shocks for 1997 IFS.
Front axle Koni part number 90-2574, need two.
Tag axle Koni part number 90-2573, need two
Thanks,
Jim
775-843-8656

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Don't tell me Elgin didn't have the shocks either?

Have you tried a local truck parts supplier?

IFS? Independent front suspension?

Another dumb question. I'm noticing 2 different 45ers. One has an additional bay between the axles and the other is longer in the rear?

[rbeecher]

Jim,

I would try calling Koni directly in Louisville I think it is, I don't recall the guy to talk to but give it a try and let me know what happens. If you don't get anywhere I will have one of my racing friends contact someone there and we should be able to get it done.

Richard Beecher

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jim,

I would try calling Koni directly in Louisville I think it is, I don't recall the guy to talk to but give it a try and let me know what happens. If you don't get anywhere I will have one of my racing friends contact someone there and we should be able to get it done.

Richard Beecher

KONI: Tel. 859-586-4100
Fax 859-334-3340

www.koni-na.com

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Out of curiosity, Jim, why are you seeking shocks here? Is Prevost out of stock?

Lately I have found Prevost is very competitive on some items and they may actually be the source. As Joe asked, did you call Elgin?

[win42]

I just replaced my 40'er shocks with Koni's on the front and they did not have any in stock for the rear. I ordered the HD ones Prevost offered for the rear and they sent me Monroes at a good price. The Koni shocks look a lot heavier.
The difference in how the coach handled and did not lean was amazing. It was probably the single most improvement I made to the coach. The other thing that helped the road wander was taking up slack on the steering box. Be careful here, it can be overdone. Mine took a 1/4 turn. Don't go over 1/2 turn. Easy adjustment to do, but if your not comfortable doing it yourself, any good truck front end shop can do it.

[win42]

Here is the site for KONI Bus shocks: http://proamtdw.com/page15edx.htm

[Orren Zook]

Are you replacing original Koni shocks? I believe that since the mid 1990's they have offered a lifetime warranty, maybe you can get replacements for free.

[jimshoen]

Thanks for the information. Found the four shocks I need at Marathon.
Jim

[bill&jody]

jimshoen- just out of curiosity, what made you decide you needed shocks?
wmm