Broad Mod - How to Change Shocks on a Freightliner S2RV Chassis
In today’s “Broad Mod” installment, Kasie decides to remove the factory Sachs shock absorbers from our S2RV chassis and replace them with Gabriel shocks. She’s never changed a shock before (and neither have I) – let alone shocks on an RV -- but lot of people who own our same S2RV chassis DIY’d this project so she decided to give it a shot.
Unfortunately, the project wasn’t easy and it took a couple of days (with some stops in between) to finish. If you are thinking of replacing the S2RV shocks on your own, you might want to watch the video below so you can judge for yourself whether you think you can do it.
Parts List:
Front Shocks: Gabriel 89431 (751 lbs of rebound/211 lbs of compression set on firm)
Rear Shocks: Gabriel 89443 (1206 lbs of rebound / 466 lbs of compression set on firm)
Please consult with the manufacturer about what shocks are appropriate for your rig. For example, the Gabriel 89449 front shocks have 1519lb of rebound/324 lbs of compression set on firm, and we understand that others have installed those shocks on their rig.
DISCLAIMERS: PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR RIG! We are NOT affiliated with any of these manufacturers and just want to share our experiences about the installation so that you can help judge for yourself whether this is a project you want to tackle. We do get a very small commission at no cost to you if you use one of the Amazon Links (a/k/a beer money).
