Favorite shocks?
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Mountain Pass
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Favorite shocks?
Hi everyone, 2000 E350 XL Super Duty, 5.4L, 355K mi. It's time for new shocks (this would be the 3rd set as far as I know). We tow a 5x8 trailer with luggage, some sound gear and some instruments.
Looking for recommendations for shocks, I know we need something that can help with the trailer, but a smoother ride would help out a lot.
Thoughts?
Thanks to you all.
Ben
Looking for recommendations for shocks, I know we need something that can help with the trailer, but a smoother ride would help out a lot.
Thoughts?
Thanks to you all.
Ben
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I use nothing but Blistein along with Hellwig sway bars, both devices intended for use in short wheelbase motor homes. My E-350 extended body work van with raised roof weighs in at 8,400# as a daily driver.
Hotshot
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Big fan of Motorcraft shocks if the vehicle is stock
With 355k and you pulling a trailer, you might need better
So follow JWAs advice and go HD, with some added expense, (worth it to you IMO)
With 355k and you pulling a trailer, you might need better
So follow JWAs advice and go HD, with some added expense, (worth it to you IMO)
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
I will admit to "accidently" installing the Bilstein short wheel base motor home shocks on what became a mostly bare stock 2003 E-250 extended body and wow were they ever stiff in that application--near bone jarring I'd say.
Had I not spoken to a Bilstein rep describing my desire to have something more than stock valving I'd never have known about the motor home shock valving----they're great to help select something outside a "normal" use.
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