Being a rear kitchen floorplan, we decided to install shocks on our 390RK-R to settle down the contents of cupboards and frig while travelling. They definitely did the trick; even the microwave tray stays put. There is a backlit cupboard with frosted glass at the very rear of the unit above the sink, which we filled with colored drinking glasses. Before the shocks these would be scattered and tumbled about the cabinet; now they stay in place. Amazing. Had our shop do the work; about a 6 hour job with no surprises. We were going to install an X Factor brace at the center hanger, but it is not possible (see separate thread).
Note: the shocks do not have a weight rating. This is kit #2470 for an 8K axle with a 3.5 inch axle tube. The tie plate on top of the leaf spring gets replaced, and different weight axles have different u-bolt diameters and spacing. There are also kits for 7K and 6K axles.
While we looked into the morryde IS, I felt there was too much of a weight penalty (was quoted 150 pounds per wheel by Brian at Morryde) vs our cargo capacity.
Note: the shocks do not have a weight rating. This is kit #2470 for an 8K axle with a 3.5 inch axle tube. The tie plate on top of the leaf spring gets replaced, and different weight axles have different u-bolt diameters and spacing. There are also kits for 7K and 6K axles.
While we looked into the morryde IS, I felt there was too much of a weight penalty (was quoted 150 pounds per wheel by Brian at Morryde) vs our cargo capacity.
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