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Aug 15, 2017 | 08:11 AM

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98Econoline150

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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
fab

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.

Aug 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

Aug 15, 2017 | 08:23 AM

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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

Aug 15, 2017 | 08:45 AM

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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.

Aug 15, 2017 | 09:17 AM

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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?

Aug 15, 2017 | 09:34 AM

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Yes, that is correct.

Aug 15, 2017 | 07:16 PM

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Im50fast

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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.

Aug 15, 2017 | 07:26 PM

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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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Aug 15, 2017 | 10:35 PM

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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.

Aug 16, 2017 | 05:34 AM

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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...

Aug 16, 2017 | 05:41 AM

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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?

Aug 16, 2017 | 12:15 PM

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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

Aug 16, 2017 | 01:24 PM

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WarrensE350

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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?

Aug 16, 2017 | 06:40 PM

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fabchef

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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.

Aug 18, 2017 | 12:53 AM

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Heavy duty, regardless.

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