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Old 08-15-2017, 08:11 AM
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98econo....so for my camper van, not sure of its weight, but what shocks would you suggest? heavy duty? bilsteins? i was looking on the R/A site for parts list, and may was there quite a few options, quite over whelming.

On good speed bumps the front and rear get an easy 2-2.5 bounce.
I also saw where the top bolts of the shocks are located...oh man!!1
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I went for the E350 shocks from MotorCraft. However this is very subjective. It's all about personal choice. I would recommend shocks only considered original ride quality or heavy duty. No "economy" or "budget" parts. You literally get what you pay for with shocks.
 
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Old 08-15-2017, 08:13 AM
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plasma cutter comes to mind
If you get lucky the nut is rusted into place and when you try to turn it, it just shears off. That makes removal way easier. Lol
 
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Ok so if I wanted a more firmer ride (a bit more responsive), would the stock E350 fit the bill? Or bilsteins? Thanks
 
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I never had anything but MotorCraft shocks on my van so I cannot comment on the Bilsteins, but the standard E150 shocks are too floppy for my liking.
 
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Ok, so like what you were saying...if I where to slap some motorcraft E350 shocks on it, it would be more firm than stock E150 shocks?
 
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Yes, that is correct.
 
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So has anyone actually searched for the shocks? According to my memory/research the e150 shocks are the same as e350.
 
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I just got my bilsteins, there were a couple of options
they claim they are matched to the vehicle, they did have different part numbers
I got the set for a RV
I wanted stiff
 
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So has anyone actually searched for the shocks? According to my memory/research the e150 shocks are the same as e350.
Let me stop you right there. On the previous page I sited MotorCraft part numbers. The shocks are different.
 
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Originally Posted by 98Econoline150
Let me stop you right there. On the previous page I sited MotorCraft part numbers. The shocks are different.
ok fair enough so the motorcrafts but what about aftermarket?

im about to search and report back...
 
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Originally Posted by Im50fast
ok fair enough so the motorcrafts but what about aftermarket?

im about to search and report back...
a quick search of Rockauto indicates no difference between E150/E350 for brand names Gabriel, KYB, Bilstein, Monroe, and yes, even Motorcraft.

It specifies with/without ambulance package, RSC, and class C motor homes..

how is my theory incorrect? I must be missing something here right?
 
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mine has 2 listed for bilsteins

front #: 33-187570 and 33-187563

rear #: 33-176857 and 33-176840

I have no idea what the difference is
 
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Is "ambulance package" something that would be listed on the build sheet, or were those all pretty much turned into ambulances and not sold to the genpop?
 
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Well on my truck, there is a sticker inside the door stating that it's not meant for ambulance use.

Should I look at "standard" or " heavy duty"? Remember.. no hitch or towing.
 
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Heavy duty, regardless.
 
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