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KONI Special ACTIVE Shock Absorbers

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Designed for motorhomes, campervans, and light commercial vehicles operating under heavy loads or challenging terrain, this system transforms your driving experience for smoother, safer journeys every time.

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Ultimate Comfort, Control & Stability

The Glide-Rite Special Duty Kit combines our advanced suspension technology with KONI Special ACTIVE shock absorbers to deliver exceptional stability, control, and comfort in all driving conditions.

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Enhanced Handling for Demanding Conditions

Built for vehicles that work hard and travel far, the Glide-Rite Special Duty Kit ensures improved stability and control, even in the most extreme situations.

 

Ideal for drivers who frequently carry heavy payloads, travel off-road, or demand the very best in comfort and performance.

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Adaptive Damping, Effortless Comfort

The KONI Special ACTIVE shock absorbers use innovative FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology to automatically adapt to changing road conditions.

 

Soft over small bumps, firm when control is needed, with no electronics or switches, just pure mechanical precision.

  • Automatically adjusts damping force using KONI FSD technology
  • Twin-tube design for durability and consistent performance
  • Designed to work with Glide-Rite air or coil suspension systems
  • Enhanced stability, comfort, and handling under load
  • No electronic controls or driver input required
  • Compatible with motorhomes, campervans, and LCVs
  • Engineered for long-term reliability in demanding environments
  • Improved handling and reduced body roll under heavy loads
  • Automatic damping adjustment for smoother, more controlled driving
  • Maximum ride comfort on any surface
  • Full integration with Glide-Rite suspension systems
  • Reduced noise and vibration within the cabin
  • Increased safety through enhanced road contact and stability
How does KONI Special ACTIVE differ from standard shock absorbers?


KONI Special ACTIVE uses mechanical FSD technology to adapt automatically to road conditions — soft when comfort is needed, firm when control is required.

Not necessarily. KONI Special ACTIVE shocks can be fitted as part of Glide-Rite’s Special Duty Kit or integrated with existing Glide-Rite suspension systems.

Yes. It’s designed for motorhomes, campervans, and light commercial vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads or travel on uneven roads.

Absolutely. The system reduces vibration, body roll, and road noise, creating a smoother, quieter drive.

Why Choose the Glide-Rite + KONI Special ACTIVE System?

The Glide-Rite Special Duty Kit was developed for drivers who expect more from their vehicle’s suspension.

By pairing our proven suspension systems with KONI’s precision shock technology, we deliver a ride that’s both refined and resilient, perfect for everything from long-distance touring to daily commercial use.

Suitable for:

  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
  • Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
  • Ambulances & PTS
  • Recovery Vehicles

Prices vary depending on vehicle type and configuration.
Please contact our team for a personalised quotation.

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  • Twin-Tube Shock Design
  • Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology
  • No external controls required
  • Compatible with air and coil suspension systems
  • Durable construction for demanding applications
  • Improved Handling under heavy loads

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What Our Customers Say

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Andrew Pritchard
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A very happy customer having just had rear air assist fitted to our Le Voyageur motorhome, by the team at Glide Rite. From the initial contact with David, all through the booking process and then on the day of fitting this week, everything was professionally handled. Much appreciated was the ability to park outside overnight, complete with hook up, security lights and CCTV, and then the generous use of a courtesy car whilst my installation was done. A great job, and glad to have decided on the day to upgrade to the Air Master Controller, looks great in our Mercedes cab 😁
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bikerarthur27
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The whole process of adding semi air suspension from start to finish was completely stress free; cannot recommend this company highly enough. Was able to stop overnight as had travelled along distance from the Midlands, 3 hours journey. Electric hook up available which was great as the temperature went down to freezing overnight.
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Peter Clifford
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Had air suspension fitted to my Bailey Adamo and very impressed with the system. Extremely impressed by the level of service and support, communication and general ethos of the company. Highly recommended.
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Sally Chatting
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What can I say.... cannot fault the excellent product - semi air suspension and upgraded front springs on Rapido 8096DF....rides like a dream and levels her out a treat. More to the point, David and Carl are the business.... professional, helpful and friendly and couldn't do more. We stayed outside the night before, free electric hook up, free use of courtesy car and a lift to and from the ferry for our sightseeing in Liverpool whilst they completed the work. Top of our list for any future work. Give them a go, you will not regret it! Thanks team Glide Rite!
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jefferson lord (skycamuk)
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Fantastic company, they fitted rear air suspension to my adamo 75-4DL. No fuss no drama , great price and completed in the day
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Abelard Snazz
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This company is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with all the staff are courteous, knowledgeable and can't do enough to help you. I had the semi air suspension fitted and what a difference it made, it should be mandatory on any camper conversion. The van now handles like it should instead of trying to steer a brick. A big thank you to all the team at glide-rite. John.
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Tina Malone
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From the first contact with Glide-Rite their professionalism was apparent. David and Carl were both extremely helpful and friendly, even giving us a lift to the train station. We had semi-air suspension fitted to our 2008 Hymer A class motor home and new front springs. The difference this made to the drive and stability of the vehicle was incredible. First class professional workmanship, so glad we had this job done many thanks to Dave and Carl at Glide-Rite. Excellent service, definitely recommend this company.
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Chris Bruney
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Edit Nov 2025 I wanted to leave this follow-up review for Carl, David, Alan and the team at Glide-Rite. After having a levelling system fitted almost 18 months ago and then my semi-air suspension 6 months ago, we took our motorhome on an epic journey across Europe, fully laden with everything you need for a long trip (including a motorcycle). Both systems were transformational and gave us speed and comfort on almost every kind of terrain – incredible investments that massively enhanced our experience. While the initial installations were flawless, what truly amazed me was the after-sales service. I had an issue – most likely my mistake – and Carl had also promised a component upgrade last year. It would have been so easy to fob me off, but even after 18 months he treated me no differently to the first time we met: as a valued customer. I’m just staggered! Today they spent almost three hours completing the work and made me comfortable in their office while I waited. The work was completed to a very high standard, and they even replaced a component I had damaged – all free of charge. So when you’re shopping around for cheaper prices, please remember: there are still companies in the UK that remember what proper customer service looks like – Glide-Rite is at the top of the list! ///////////////////////////////////////////// Outstanding customer service end-to-end! From the very first enquiry of our HPC Self Levelling System, to the chauffeur collection at the train station after fitting, this team have been simply amazing. First class, secure facilities and top-notch workmanship where attention to detail is unrivalled. Really happy to recommend Carl, David, Alan and will definitely be back for the air suspension in the future!
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David Ward
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I can honestly say say that there aren’t many companies nowadays that offer the high level of customer service and satisfaction that Glide Rite do. We travelled from Yorkshire to have rear air suspension fitted and was really impressed with our experience! We were allowed to park up our motor home with free electric hook up and stay over night as our job was booked in for the next day. On top of this we were offered the use of a practically new courtesy car with a full tank of fuel to spend the day site seeing around Liverpool. Carl is the nicest and most professional man and he made us feel so valued. 💯% prefect thank you so much 👍🏼 would highly recommend to anyone
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Richard Cooper
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Excellent customer service from start to finish. We had semi air suspension and hydraulic levelling fitted. Extremely pleased with the professional job and the difference it has made to the ride. Thank you David and the team. Would highly recommend 👌 Best regards Richard

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