Depending on what he replaced it with, this could definitely affect the "side-to-side" over potholes ride (stiffer?).he replaced the "rear sway bar links and bushings,"
For lack of a better word, it will "soften" the ride or stretch out the oscillation (compression/rebound) effect of the rear suspension.What would be the effect of softening the rear shocks on highway driving?
It will definitely help, however, the shocks are a small component affecting sway/roll.If I wanted to take the trouble to do the fronts, would that be more likely to help with the roll/sway or would the rear shocks be the place to address that or is doing both sets the ideal approach?
Inspect your bumpstops. If it's covered with dirt, then your suspension is fine. Otherwise, you're bottoming out.How can I see if the springs might be a problem?
Those vans are so stiff, they probably speed to avoid shattering teeth!Can't get the UPS and FedEx trucks to do that, but we try.
I want to say that the reason "why I have Koni's" is because I wanted to dampen the "rocking" side-to-side effect that I experienced going slow over speed bumps (sideways) and drive ramps. It did not affect the sway/roll, which is done by the front/rear sway bars. It does ride stiffer (relatively), but I can live with it. My wife can't tell. She complained more about the rocking, which was dampened (rocks less) with the Koni's.
What was their excuse for not honoring the warranty?I was surprised that Koni would not honor the "lifetime" warranty they advertise. Has anyone had a failure like this?
Check your tire pressures first. With a light load you can run less than the placarded pressures and it will make a difference.I only have 18,000 km (11,000 miles) on my (new to me) 2006, 118 standard roof sprinter. However, I am a big guy in a power wheelchair and I sit in the middle of the van, behind the drivers and passenger seats.
On the highway this vehicle drives much smoother than my previous Ford F150 Econoline. However, I am finding that I get a really rough ride around town (speed bumps, potholes etc.).
Will the shocks help to alleviate this? What will also adding sway bars do?
I am reluctant to spend money on such a low mileage vehicle, but the rough ride in town is already getting to me.
I only have 18,000 km (11,000 miles) on my (new to me) 2006, 118 standard roof sprinter. However, I am a big guy in a power wheelchair and I sit in the middle of the van, behind the drivers and passenger seats.
On the highway this vehicle drives much smoother than my previous Ford F150 Econoline. However, I am finding that I get a really rough ride around town (speed bumps, potholes etc.).
Will the shocks help to alleviate this? What will also adding sway bars do?
I am reluctant to spend money on such a low mileage vehicle, but the rough ride in town is already getting to me.
I have been looking for shocks for my 10 year old RV for some time. Kept hoping Bilstein would come out with HD shocks for the 2005. I had a bad experience with the Koni's. SV sounds like a good manufacturer as they know how to stabilize a truck or a train, surely they can do the same for a van.I've tried quite many manuf.versions. from KYB to Koni,etc..
Ended the conclusion that there's only two shoks that are worth to invest if you really want iproved handling, loaded or not.
And won't "die" within a Year
Koni Heavy Track, Red
SV-Shocks. <- Custom design and manufactured for Sprinters.
Luckily available as stock parts.
Koni's are good choice but after driving Sprinter with SV-Shocks, you'll be amazed.
I have been looking for shocks for my 10 year old RV for some time.
-Randy