What front shocks does a 1986 20' Dolphin use?

[rob roy]

I own a 1986 20' long dolphin.

It has a Toyota chassis and 22RE engine.

It needs FRONT shocks.

But when I go to the auto parts store and tell them all that,

they want to sell me struts (with a stud on the end) and not shocks like it has,

which require a crosswise bolt to hold them on top.

Does anyone know the right way to get the right front shocks for this vehicle?

Thanks?

[Dolphinite no longer here]

Don't tell them its a motorhome. Just ask for front shocks for an '86 Toyota pickup.

John

[big808]

i put these in my 1986 dolphin

http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-34953-Gas-Magnum-Shock-Absorber/dp/B000C59KWC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1322827909&sr=1-1

[Derek up North]

Try these numbers:-

http://www.shockware...ected_year=1986

Not saying to use (or not use) this supplier. I have no experience with them.

Here's a picture from their website:-

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/16737/name/KG4752-KYB-Gasajust-Monotube-Toyota-Pickups

[bobs]

I own a 1986 20' long dolphin.

It has a Toyota chassis and 22RE engine.

It needs FRONT shocks.

But when I go to the auto parts store and tell them all that,

they want to sell me struts (with a stud on the end) and not shocks like it has,

which require a crosswise bolt to hold them on top.

Does anyone know the right way to get the right front shocks for this vehicle?

Thanks?

I just put these shocks on mine, a 1988.

http://www.amazon.co...27376741&sr=1-1

Theses are high pressure gas shocks and are much better than the Monroe low pressure gas magnum shocks.