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Forum: 4x4 03-20-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Yesterday I drove up to Quad Van and John gave me...

Yesterday I drove up to Quad Van and John gave me new front shocks and bump stops. He didn't know how the stops were not installed, they are on their check list. I bought brackets and shocks to make...
Forum: 4x4 03-11-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Thanks for your comments, good to hear about...

Thanks for your comments, good to hear about other products. Nice to be able to soften the ride, sounds like everyone is happy. I did contact John at Quadvan and he said bump stops are part of their...
Forum: 4x4 03-08-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Interesting. Something to hash over. Calling...

Interesting. Something to hash over. Calling Quadvan tomorrow and will report.
Forum: 4x4 03-08-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Just to clarify, my van has been bouncy since I...

Just to clarify, my van has been bouncy since I had it converted 3 years ago. I just figured it was the way it was. I probably blew that shock early on and have been running on 1 since.
Forum: 4x4 03-07-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Thanks for the nice explanation. Now that my...

Thanks for the nice explanation. Now that my issues have sunk in I think my side to side bouncing was due to my bad shock. So I'll go with normal stops and new shocks, then see what I have. I can...
Forum: 4x4 03-07-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Nice looking setup. Did Quad van install bump...

Nice looking setup. Did Quad van install bump stops on your van? Not sure if they forgot to on mine or just don't use them. Do you know if your shocks are the same as mine just doubled up? I've got...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
I will definitely be installing stops, for sure. ...

I will definitely be installing stops, for sure. No way to lower mounting, that I can see. I'd like to keep it simple, find the right stops and probably go with same length of shock. My Bilsteins...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Just back from droop measuring. Extended length...

Just back from droop measuring. Extended length looks good, we left top mount of shock on and lower part of shock was 3/4" longer than mounting hole. Only one shock had failed, drivers side but...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this...

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem. Guess I'm lucky my mounts held up. I'm surprised that conversion shops aren't aware of these issues.

I've got a neighbor with 3 boys and more...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Boywonder, I sent you some pics via your phone.

Boywonder, I sent you some pics via your phone.
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Thanks Twoentrix, I PMed you...

Thanks Twoentrix, I PMed you...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
I get the picture, shocks shouldn't top or bottom...

I get the picture, shocks shouldn't top or bottom out. Did you install stops to your van?

A truck camper friend just told me about a bumper stop replacement called Sumo Springs....
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
OK, I get the idea. I was thinking bump...

OK, I get the idea. I was thinking bump stops were a normal part of the package, not so?
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Yes, the shock will bottom out 1"+ before axle...

Yes, the shock will bottom out 1"+ before axle contacts frame. I was referring to shock shaft showing, about 3 1/2" and about 5" between contact points. Sorry to say I don't know how to post...
Forum: 4x4 03-05-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
I measured distance to axel stop and length of...

I measured distance to axel stop and length of shock showing and came up with over 1" more travel possible than shock had left to give. The only travel stop I could see was a small plate on top of...
Forum: 4x4 03-05-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
I figured out part # and got length info. The...

I figured out part # and got length info. The rubber on shock melted some, must have been pretty hot.
Forum: 4x4 03-05-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Thanks so much for the procedure, I just got the...

Thanks so much for the procedure, I just got the jack out and was wondering how to attack. The presumed contact point I see for compression is inboard of the shock, would there be some additional...
Forum: 4x4 03-05-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
To measure suspension travel do I need to remove...

To measure suspension travel do I need to remove shocks? I just peaked under van and couldn't see any rubber stoppers. What limits travel when shock is fully extended? Seems like Quad van would have...
Forum: 4x4 03-04-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
Thanks guys. I was aired down to 45 lbs but felt...

Thanks guys. I was aired down to 45 lbs but felt less would have been better. When they went we'd only been on washboard for 15 minutes, that day. Thanks for the explanation on shock workings, I'm...
Forum: 4x4 03-04-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,792
Posted By Lance
blown out Bilsteins

My front shocks failed on washboard in Saline Valley last week. I had my E 350 converted by Quad van about 3 years ago and it was fitted with Bilstein 5125 Series 33-230405 front shocks. Shocks...
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