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front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Has anyone here done this ?
1997 Rear Bath
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #1 –
Yes. Want do you want know?

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #2 –
Quote from: Gwar44  - 
Has anyone here done this ?
On a 1999 I did, about a year and a half ago I did front and rear.
I found my newly bought small cordless reciprocating saw came to the rescue cutting the top bolt.
Steve and Jill, Steve posting
1999 26.5 Mid-Bath
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #3 –
Sure do...
1997 Rear Bath
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #4 –
Recommend a search.  Koni and Bilstein are common replacement brands, and will make good search terms. 

For example: Advice on Shocks


On a 1997, you're probably due for sway bar bushings and a steering stabilizer unless they have been previously replaced.

Rich
2003 MB
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #5 –
Thanks ....RV shop wants 200 bucks an hour ?!?..... I think he also gives legal advice.....for that fee...yikes..
1997 Rear Bath
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
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Quote from: Gwar44  - 
Thanks ....RV shop wants 200 bucks an hour ?!?..... I think he also gives legal advice.....for that fee...yikes..

Real talk - owning an old RV (ok, any RV) is expensive.  Most people DIY as much as they can and it still costs a lot.   $150-200 isn't a crazy shop rate these days depending on the market.   If you're not comfortable DIYing things, you will soon be spending more than is reasonable given the value of the vehicle.

One trick RVers sometimes use is to get service done while traveling in places with lower rates.  It can reduce the sting, but it still costs $$$

Rich
 
2003 MB
 
Re: front shock replacement on 1997 26.5
Reply #7 –

The driver side top shock nut is difficult to get to.
A multi-head wrench makes the job much easier.
 
ARTESIA TOOL 10" (25.4 cm) 16-IN-1 Multi Head Wrench | Chrome Steel Construct...

Larry

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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze