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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Rancho shocks on E350?

Anybody put aftermarket shocks on their van? Options seem limited. KYB is the only ones I can find, besides stock. I'd like to put on some adjustable Rancho RS9000XL shocks on the van for a smoother ride when not carrying any load. I bet that there are some Rancho shocks out there that would work. They probably just need to be cross referenced. I think '97-03 F150 uses the same rear shocks as an E350.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Bilstein's are a good option. Search the board there are a number of threads
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Searched already. Looking for part numbers. BTW, Bilsteins are usually a bit stiff.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Just found this thread on Bilsteins. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ns-r-sexy.html
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Try these, lot's of good information on shocks and rear suspension;

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ns-r-sexy.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uspension.html
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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I can't say how Rancho shocks are now but I put a set on my Ford Ranger PU years ago and they were stiff! After two days I took them off and put the stock shocks back on.

I have KYB shocks on my van now. They were put on by the previous owner and I have nothing but good things to say about them. This in on an E-250 and the ride is smooth. I would replace them with KYB again if and when I need to.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks for the info. I like the adjustabilty of the Rancho 9000XL's but I guess it's not a necessity.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Searched already. Looking for part numbers. BTW, Bilsteins are usually a bit stiff.
HA!
read my comments in the links that were provided.
Couldn't be a better match for the E350.
 
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Good links here.
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http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
 
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