Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Kumho

What difference do premium shocks make?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:00 PM
  #1  
gearloose1's Avatar
gearloose1
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,127
Likes: 6
What difference do premium shocks make?

Hi,

I have a E-350 that is basically going to be lightly loaded for most of its life with me.

Never over 1,000 lbs weight in it... maybe maximum 1,500.

Does it make any sense to buy premium shocks or should I just get the standard shocks?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:53 PM
  #2  
ShockGuys's Avatar
ShockGuys
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
If you're replacing the shocks anyway, it's worth it to spend a little extra now to get the better ride, more control and longer life. If you're thinking about this as a potential future mod, drive the van for a few weeks and see how you like the ride, if you notice a lot of body lean or that the van is seesawing or overreacting to dumps and tossing you around the cabin, shocks will help.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
brmpipes
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
8
May 28, 2014 01:18 PM
jle70
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
Aug 3, 2009 09:30 PM
deadscout
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
May 14, 2008 01:31 AM
dzenizo
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
19
Apr 28, 2004 06:40 AM
shock1wsu
2004 - 2008 F150
12
Apr 5, 2004 08:46 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE