E350 Shocks
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E350 Shocks
I have a 1991 E350 with a Sportsmobile camper conversion in it. I need to replace the shocks but I am unsure what to get and wanted to see what opinions are out there. A few people have told me Ranchos or Bilsteins, but then from someone I trust I am being told that those are just names and arent worth the price premium. They are suggesting I just go with a Monroe or Gabriel heavy duty shock. What do you guys think? Are the Bilstein 5100s that much better that I should pay $99 each for them or would the Monroe Ultras do the trick at $48 each?
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Stay away from Monroe. Either KYB or Bilstein are you best choices.I have used both Monroe and Gabriel, both wear out rapidly, and are poorly made. There is a reason the factory shocks on most Fords are made by KYB.
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I put Ranchos on my BII and loved them. I got a great deal on them new in the box on e-Bay. I forget what I paid for them but it was less than the local discount auto store wanted for the Monroes. I'll be looking for some shocks for my E-350 soon also so I'm interested to hear what you decide.
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How quickly is "rapidly worn out?" Months, or a few years? I have looked at the Ranchos but I can get the Monroe Gas Magnums at a very steep discount making it almost 2 for the price of 1. If it will last me a few years I would rather go the cheaper route.
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bburito, a friend, who is an expert body man and mechanic highly recommends the Bilsteins. I am also in need of shocks for my E350 and that's when he recommended the Bisteins. He said to go to Camping World to get them. I don't know why he recommends CW, maybe they're cheaper there. But I've never known CW for having cheap prices.
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