Best up grades done
April 15th, 2018, 8:53 AM
#671
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi guys!
we have been away for a while, on a van dwellers campers gathering actually...
Ron, which shocks did you choose? Price? And why did you decide to replace them?
Stan, I saw somewhere you bought a set, but I can't find where I saw that now?
which ones did you buy and why that particular set?
mine has a huge thump whenever we roll over a crack or a toothpick!!
Im thinking shocks might be in my immediate or very near future???
we have been away for a while, on a van dwellers campers gathering actually...
Ron, which shocks did you choose? Price? And why did you decide to replace them?
Stan, I saw somewhere you bought a set, but I can't find where I saw that now?
which ones did you buy and why that particular set?
mine has a huge thump whenever we roll over a crack or a toothpick!!
Im thinking shocks might be in my immediate or very near future???
April 15th, 2018, 8:59 AM
#672
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ohhhh... On another issue....
Ron, did you replace your center caps or are you going to just polish yours?
what the heck would something like cost, lol!
i know I could goo goo it, but I'm just too lazy, ha ha!
im thinking mine are just plastic... ? So, I'm thinking they would only be repaintable?
Ron, did you replace your center caps or are you going to just polish yours?
what the heck would something like cost, lol!
i know I could goo goo it, but I'm just too lazy, ha ha!
im thinking mine are just plastic... ? So, I'm thinking they would only be repaintable?
April 15th, 2018, 9:37 AM
#673
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Harrisonburg Virginia
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes
on
13 Posts
Ron got the same shocks as I did. They were suggested by another member here. Ron and I replaced them for different reasons. Mine were stiff, with only 24k, but Ron's were done, with 12 years of service. I was told these would smooth out the ride, and after only doing the front ones (time!), I can say they do exactly that. Here's the link;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322012334081?rmvSB=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322012334081?rmvSB=true
April 15th, 2018, 11:06 AM
#674
CF Pro Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Shepherdsville, KENTUCKY.
Posts: 711
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
HEY DAN...
STAN is correct... ( how does he know me that well ).. hhhhmmmmm lol
the price of the new caps that I bought were 62.99
Stan gave ya a link for the shocks.... I think it shows the price... its money well
spent I drove it for the first time.. taking the van to a local Truck Parts seller and installer...
why you ask that I took it there.. well I was to lazy to do the work... they installed
the New Running boards for me... and had No problem at all going around
my extra battery on the frame...
STAN is correct... ( how does he know me that well ).. hhhhmmmmm lol
the price of the new caps that I bought were 62.99
Stan gave ya a link for the shocks.... I think it shows the price... its money well
spent I drove it for the first time.. taking the van to a local Truck Parts seller and installer...
why you ask that I took it there.. well I was to lazy to do the work... they installed
the New Running boards for me... and had No problem at all going around
my extra battery on the frame...
April 15th, 2018, 8:07 PM
#675
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi guys! Thx for the reply back!
that link shows for 2015 and newer...
mine is a 2008. So your thinking they would fit?
also, shipping looks like it will be $32 bucks?!!!
Omg, that's pricey....
do ya think I would need a impact wrench to get the old ones off?
and thx for letting me me muck up your build thread....
those caps look really great!
that link shows for 2015 and newer...
mine is a 2008. So your thinking they would fit?
also, shipping looks like it will be $32 bucks?!!!
Omg, that's pricey....
do ya think I would need a impact wrench to get the old ones off?
and thx for letting me me muck up your build thread....
those caps look really great!
Last edited by galladanb; April 15th, 2018 at 8:12 PM. Reason: Adde shipong question...
April 15th, 2018, 8:29 PM
#676
CF Pro Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Shepherdsville, KENTUCKY.
Posts: 711
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
I found a great addiction to the Van... when I wana take some Most wanted
Adult beverages.... along with me.....Or any drinks... for that matter... lol
Adult beverages.... along with me.....Or any drinks... for that matter... lol
April 15th, 2018, 8:34 PM
#677
CF Pro Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Shepherdsville, KENTUCKY.
Posts: 711
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Dan you didnt muck anything up.. its great hearing from you ...
I sent several messages to the person that I bought from
with NO REPLY... I had several questions concerning the shocks
if you read back a few pages I illistrated what concerns I had
STAN looked up the fit for the year.. even though they say that
I own a 2006... and they fit on my van...... so I wouldnt worry at
all....
as far as taking your old ones off... I ended up using vise grips
and a wench on the top.... as far as the bottom frt I used socket
and ratchet.... the rear was the opposite top used long extension
socket and ratchet and the 2 wrenches for the bottom...
we talked about how long it took us to do the job... it wasnt long
the average guy with the right tools.. couple hours... easy...
I sent several messages to the person that I bought from
with NO REPLY... I had several questions concerning the shocks
if you read back a few pages I illistrated what concerns I had
STAN looked up the fit for the year.. even though they say that
I own a 2006... and they fit on my van...... so I wouldnt worry at
all....
as far as taking your old ones off... I ended up using vise grips
and a wench on the top.... as far as the bottom frt I used socket
and ratchet.... the rear was the opposite top used long extension
socket and ratchet and the 2 wrenches for the bottom...
we talked about how long it took us to do the job... it wasnt long
the average guy with the right tools.. couple hours... easy...
April 15th, 2018, 8:42 PM
#678
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Harrisonburg Virginia
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes
on
13 Posts
Dan, I cross referenced the fitment of the shocks. What I found was Chevy and GMC fit the same, according to Rock Auto.. Fronts '03 to '16, rear '96 to '16. So the link is what fits your van, just like Ron's and mine
April 15th, 2018, 10:07 PM
#680
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cool! Now if I can get mama to cut he check!
fitty bucks a corner... So be it...
now if if I can get them installed before ww3 becomes a local thing... Yikes?
fitty bucks a corner... So be it...
now if if I can get them installed before ww3 becomes a local thing... Yikes?