This is on my 2019 36U, Precept Prestige....What should've been about an hour to install all 4 shocks turned into a little bit more. I went to install the first shock on the passenger front corner and to my surprise (actually not surprised at all) was a body support welded right behind the top shock bolt nut. The nut is recessed into the vertical shock mount so using a box wrench isn't at option. It's also a locking nut, so it's tight all the way off, you have to hold it the whole time. I stopped on that corner and continued to install the other three without fuss. The following morning, I got the sawzall, flapper disc and welder to finish installing shocks lol.
I cut out the original support, then cut to length a new piece to weld in its place. I only had round tubing in the same wall thickness as the original box tube. I figured I could weld at least 3/4 the way around the tube vs. possibly just two sides of the square tube so it worked out. Got everything welded and painted, then finished installing the last Koni Evo. By the way the original square tube was welded fully at the top and a heavy tack on the bottom
I'm by no means a good welder but the majority of the welds on our coaches are entry level, hack, n.f.g, type of welds.
I fortunately and unfortunately do all my repairs, modifications and fixes myself. I've owned several RV's and not one has seen a dealership, I've become very comfortable doing all the repairs over the years. What really pisses me off is the lack of workmanship at any price level. It's almost harder to do a bad job vs. doing things correctly and with repair/access in mind. This is just another example of what I've seen over the years.
Anyhow, before you tear into a shock install, take a peak at the vertical body supports to make sure you are good to go.
I'm heading to the Phoenix supercross in a couple weeks, so I should have a performance report on the Koni Evo's for anyone interested.
I also have the super steer damper, but might wait to install so I can see how each mod performs.
I cut out the original support, then cut to length a new piece to weld in its place. I only had round tubing in the same wall thickness as the original box tube. I figured I could weld at least 3/4 the way around the tube vs. possibly just two sides of the square tube so it worked out. Got everything welded and painted, then finished installing the last Koni Evo. By the way the original square tube was welded fully at the top and a heavy tack on the bottom
I'm by no means a good welder but the majority of the welds on our coaches are entry level, hack, n.f.g, type of welds. I fortunately and unfortunately do all my repairs, modifications and fixes myself. I've owned several RV's and not one has seen a dealership, I've become very comfortable doing all the repairs over the years. What really pisses me off is the lack of workmanship at any price level. It's almost harder to do a bad job vs. doing things correctly and with repair/access in mind. This is just another example of what I've seen over the years.
Anyhow, before you tear into a shock install, take a peak at the vertical body supports to make sure you are good to go.
I'm heading to the Phoenix supercross in a couple weeks, so I should have a performance report on the Koni Evo's for anyone interested.
I also have the super steer damper, but might wait to install so I can see how each mod performs.
