'12 E250 RB 5.4L w/ SMB penthouse custom build

[JimHefner]

Upgrade to the rear end. Custom Deaver leafs and Fox shocks from BajaSMB dude in Carlsbad. The ride is way way better. Prior to upgrade had Bilstein and stock leafs with 4" lifts from Action Van. After my conversion the van sat about 1" lower in the back than level and leafs were nearly flat with all the weight. The rear 'bump steer' or roll was pretty bad. At highway speeds (70+mph) while cornering was near unsafe. It was just way less predictable than the Action Van front end which is rock solid. All is bitchin' now.

[BajaSportsmobile]

We have sent a few sets of shocks up to Action Vans - good to see that you got one of them and you are happy with them. Your build has turned out to be fantastic.

Originally Posted by JimHefner

Upgrade to the rear end. Custom Deaver leafs and Fox shocks from BajaSMB dude in Carlsbad. The ride is way way better. Prior to upgrade had Bilstein and stock leafs with 4" lifts from Action Van. After my conversion the van sat about 1" lower in the back than level and leafs were nearly flat with all the weight. The rear 'bump steer' or roll was pretty bad. At highway speeds (70+mph) while cornering was near unsafe. It was just way less predictable than the Action Van front end which is rock solid. All is bitchin' now.

[twogone]

Just discovered this thread... What a nice build! Hats off!