markandalice Report post Posted June 11, 2018 I have a 2005 Beaver Marquis and I need shocks , what the best brand and where do I BUY THEM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted June 11, 2018 Mark, I believe your coach came with Bilsteins. I myself would go with the same. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Mark, welcome to the Forum! Original shocks would be the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markandalice Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks for the input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiltedpig Report post Posted September 17, 2018 Koni is the best and only a bit more than Bilstens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Koni is good for certain chassis. Older chassis do better on original equipment. Hard to beat the ride of a pre-2006, Beaver, Country Coach, HR or Monaco, DP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Carl, refer this to those that know and I would heartily disagree. Bilstines are a hard gas shock with no adjustment. It rides hard on any thing you put them under. Koni on the other hand are hydraulic and have a softer rebound and are adjustable with the exception of the Smart FDS shocks series. Beavers mounted on the Magnum chassis typically responds very favorably to the addition of Koni shocks. Now his coach is a Monaco built and not SMC. It may or not be a Magnum Chassis. if an Airbag suspension it will respond very well to the addition Of FDS Koni Smart shocks...ask me how I know! He would be far better of contacting the Beaver Club and asking them for the specifics than us. I have used both in the automotive world and would not ever use the B's on something I was looking to improve the ride on...competition is another story. Still there is not adjustability to them. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 18, 2018 If you insist on a after market, I would go with Monroe! $40 each, beats $90 for Billstein or $225 each for Koni! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted September 19, 2018 On a Magnum chassis Monroe the is not adequate, sorry Carl bad info on this one. Look at the shockwarehouse.com I have a wholesale account at Koni and with free shipping Shock warehouse is significantly less money. I can assure you you you get what you pay for. The other problem they have not been back since the June 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 19, 2018 My O my, time fly's when your having fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Yes it does Carl Do you have MONRES on your coach...do you like them😁😎 I hate arguing tith a guy I really like. but just sayin...b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Bill E. No I do not and I have no reason to look for new ones, any time soon! Not looking for any type of argument, just depends on what kind of ride the OP wants! The last we heard from him/her was June 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
