trimster Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 I'm getting the distinct feeling the front shocks on my vnl need replacing. Any suggestions on brand ? And it seems like 5 inner fender screws and I'd have access to the upper shock bolt removal using the beefy air wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 We use Monroe here on the farm. The are reasonable priced. I have been wanting to try these fox shocks but they are so dang expensive. https://www.raneystruckparts.com/fox-shocks-premium-kenworth-shocks-b71-1001-65159-85070/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwutaCBhDfARIsAJHWnHvEed-v92w-BbDHccMFHmhl7wNQM5hAltaQtc5JELIzyfjQloLONzQaAjGEEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 If they haven’t been off for a long time, might have to use the Hot wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, billr said: If they haven’t been off for a long time, might have to use the Hot wrench. I had to do that. Funny thing, the right side was very stubborn and came off in small chunks, but the left side was not frozen and came off as designed. The right side lower bolt was the problem bolt on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Here's a new entry that may be of interest. There doesn't seem to be much information on it. Jay https://www.raneystruckparts.com/premium-volvo-shocks-by-silver-road-65486/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Whoooa, the Fox are spendy. Those are out. I put Monroe on the front of my international 4800. They were quite a bit better than stock. With the limited mileage we put on, maybe Monroe might be the ticket for now. Thanks folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 My mechanic put on Monroe shocks for me and they ride really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 The cab / sleeper suspension must be in top condition to get the best seat of the pants feel cruising down the road. Anyone remember the last Ford 9000 cab overs (aka "The Two Storey Edsel") with 4 corner cab air suspension? Anyhoo... In my truck industry days these kits were very popular to stiffen the front suspension for off highway / high c of g work and to improve the front axle ride on tractors. Due to winter / summer cycle and general lack of timely maintenance our roads get a lot of cracks running straight across at 90 degrees to the lane. This condition can set up a pretty harsh ride in a class 8. It can slop your coffee everywhere in a won ton towing on a "big fiver". The air psi in the air springs is controlled by the driver with a sensitive manual valve like a pusher axle uses. My KW T3 "baby 8" was ordered and built as a RV toter in 1998. The front suspension was modified and a Load Share kit installed. It has "variable" front suspension capacity and can be made to ride quite fluffy. Canadian Load Share Suspension Canadian Load Share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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