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May 22, 2008, 7:43 AM
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rear shock replacement
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how would u guys like to describe the procedures it takes to replace the rear shocks on a 1998 ford windstar van 3.8l northwoods edition. i once in a while tow a 16ft fiberglass boat.i am also wondering what effect load shocks with the spring around them may have on the ride and handling.
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Double J
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May 22, 2008, 7:59 PM
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Re: rear shock replacement
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http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800ae367
Check out the above site....how to's with pics.
I apologize for not being able to set up the link...
i'm having problems with the site at the moment...
Load shocks..your call there....once in a while tow may not require these.
Van used mainly for normal use most of the time?(Daily driver?)
IMO ..go with a good quality heavy duty shock for the rear and you should be ok.
Load shocks probably would firm up the ride quality .
Not a bad idea to use with towing.
Let us know what you install and how satisfied you are with the ride.It will help others.
Jim
(This post was edited by JIM N on May 22, 2008, 8:02 PM)
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May 23, 2008, 5:10 PM
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Re: rear shock replacement
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thanks guys looked it up and have it
may go with air shocks.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 24, 2008, 12:24 AM
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Back at this and sorry I was caught up in the site not working more than your initial question. With the layout that did show I would go with air shocks if anything at all for a 16 foot boat trailer with EXTERNAL air bags on the shocks that are manually adjusted like tire pressure. Have a set on an pre-historic car (I never let go) now. They ride ok and with external bag vs internal bag they don't seem as stiff.
Advantage with "air shocks" is you get new shocks and adjustable lift. I've never used shocks with the spring wrapped around shock and worried that I wouldn't like the new ride height.
Check and don't know what's available for this is the "Cargo Coil" by Moog which doesn't alter height at all but is progressively stronger when loaded by the design of the metal coil. Those are my favs used on many RWD full size cars of my own and many others who expect to carry lots of stuff and or trailering. Then pick the shock you wish which is separate still.
Do know that any permanant change in ride height should have alignment checked and adjusted for that.
Happy boating!
T
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