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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Smile Shock absorber recommendation

What shocks would you recommend on a E350 van?

I know I can go with Motorcraft but understand there are other brands such as
KYB and Bilstein.

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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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I use the Monroe Gas-matics. They come fully guaranteed and that was WHY I bought them, and they have been trouble free for years now. The other brands you mentioned are fine, too, but just be sure to choose a large-piston shock, in my opinion.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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I have no basis to compare functionality between brands, but bought Gabriel shocks with lifetime warranty & replaced them for free after 100K, not questions asked.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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I went ahead and ordered the Bilstein shocks after reading all the posts from different forums.

I hoping the installation will be straight forward.
 
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