2006 Roadtrek AS (2500 Chassis) - Bilstein B4 or B6?

empty-c

Member
Another shock question. I reviewed this forum and did not find an answer. I have a 2006 Roadtrek Adventurous on the Dodge-Freightliner chassis. It needs shocks. I would like to go with Bilsteins instead of Koni's (cheaper). I called Bilstein directly, and they recommend the B6 because it is "heavy duty" but their website talks about it being motorhome specific. Anyone know which will limit wind buffetting and sideways rocking, but not make the ride too harsh?

Thanks in advance.
 

Bob of QF

New member
Whereas I cannot comment directly with regards to your shocks, usually side-to-side rocking is controlled by an anti-sway bar, not the shocks directly. Alas, I do not know if Sprinters have those or not... just a sec.

Okay, for the 2006, the manual talks about something called a "Stabilizer Bar" for the rear axle, and this is what I'm talking about-- look for worn-out bushings on your stabilizer bar too. New shocks won't fix worn bushings.

And you ought to be able to replace just the bushings.
 

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