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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 05:57 AM
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Ok,thanks. Just had the truck serviced yesterday (brakes). Had the mechanic do a once-over for the suspension. He said everything is good, the shocks might be the original once, but they are not leaking or sagging.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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shocks don't sag, springs sag
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vettex2
shocks don't sag, springs sag
truth right there.
 
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Old May 29, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vettex2
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
Originally Posted by 98Econoline150
Heavy duty, regardless.
Why go with the HD, regardless? What is the reasoning? Bilstein recommends the 570/857 combo for long wheelbase and the 563/840 combo for a short wheelbase RV. If going on a E350 passenger van that rarely sees a heavy load, wouldn't I want the lesser of the two?
 
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