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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-12-2017, 04:56 PM
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Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Hey, some new thoughts relative to your choice of...

Hey, some new thoughts relative to your choice of shock. (And some of this comes out of recent discussion (and comparison) of various vans' weights Front vs. Rear, particularly when looking at EB vs....
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-02-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
It's definitely worth figuring out your van's...

It's definitely worth figuring out your van's actual weight for starters.

Is your van already complete? Or are you just beginning to "build out" a van from a cargo or passenger EB? In either...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-01-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Hiya Flyview -- Hey, the "Comfort" shocks...

Hiya Flyview --

Hey, the "Comfort" shocks worked out great!!!! I was more than happy with them. Night and day difference from the HD shocks. On the first drive with them installed, my girlfriend...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-08-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Here's the latest:

Good news: Bilstein is happily making the exchange of a set of the "comfort" shocks for the "HD" shocks.

Can't say enough nice things about the guys at Bilstein and also at...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-07-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

REF ---

Haha, I must confess I was heavily swayed away from the "comfort" shocks, just by the sound of that naming designation....it conjured up images of suspension your aging grandparents would...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-06-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Hi BajaSportsmobile --- hey, much thanks for making that more clear.

I know it's an entirely different animal, but I keep wishing for shocks for the Sportsmobile that have the user-adjustability...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-06-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Update:
Shocks have arrived. (Bilsteins in the "HD" designation.)
Installed last week, and been putting miles on them around town/on freeway.

They are DEFINITELY more firm, as was to be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-21-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Update: (For anyone else who might be looking right now)

No luck in any of my searches. I'm told at least another 3 week wait (at just about every online seller) for the next possible shipment of...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-20-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Hey, reviving this thread again.

RAN INTO A SNAG: I'm still waiting on back-ordered rear Bilstein HD shocks.

The guys at eshocks.com were originally hoping to have them in stock by last week,...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-05-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

JWA --- thanks!

Your SMB sounds similar in weight to mine, as well as what your goals were for improving the ride/handling. Been definitely planning on the rear Hellwig sway bar, hadn't considered...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-04-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,971
Posted By MountainBikeRoamer
Re: new shocks for 2WD E250

Hey --- can anyone report back on their "ride quality" experience using these Bilstein shocks? HD or Comfort?

I've got a '95 E250 RB 2WD, so this thread is totally what I need to hear the group...
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