I bought a 1991 B250 5.2l extended cargo w/ 140k. I'm going to convert it to a camper, however, she is bouncing all over the place and with the added weight of the conversion, I expect things to get worse.

Does anyone have a recommendation on replacement shocks for my application? I've heard a lot of suggestions for the KYB Gas-a-Just. Will these be good enough for my conversion? Would I be better off with something different?

Thanks for any help!

 

Bilstein heavy duty shocks are definitely the way to go if you have $500 - $600 to spend.

If not, no worries. KYB Gas-a-just is the next best thing and costs just a fraction. I have installed these shocks on every vehicle I own and they never disappoint . My 2 year old gas-a-justs are still doing fine on my (5400lb curb weight) Dodge conversion van. Be sure to lube the rubber bushings with lithium grease when you install the rear shocks otherwise they'll squeak.

 

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

 

No problem. Let us know how the conversion works out!

 

Dow Corning DC111 Silicone grease is what you want to use to lubricate bushings. Actually it might be Called Molykote 111 by dow corning too.

I've never seen a good use of white lithium, I just had to de**** a Honda Odyssey's sliding door because of white lithium on the tracks.

 

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18 Bucks 150 grams.

 

Thanks for the input. It is greatly appreciated. Will likely have this done in the next couple weeks. I'm going to document the process so if you want to see what's going on with the van, check out my youtube channel.

 

I put Monroe with coil springs which gave me an extra inch clearance. Very bouncy but I kinda like it on my 8500lb Roadtrek.

 

If I read correctly your say your cargo van is bouncing around, does the ride change when loaded?