>It's not a good idea to upgrade just one end of the van with Bilsteins. >Bilsteins are high pressure gas shocks, stockers are regular hydraulics. >Doing 2 at a time will raise that end of the van .25 to .50 inch and will >change the handling characteristics alot. Do all 4 at once. >Gary
While bilsteins are probably the best handlingwise, several listees have said they've blown them, sometimes repeatedly, on rough roads. sounds like they're delicate. Maybe Konis are the way to go.
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