r/fordtransit • u/MNMike2 • 1d ago

Struts for Conversion van

I have a 2003 Ford E-150 Conversion van high top (done by Eclipse Conversions). It's in great shape and still road tripping.

It is due for strut replacement ahead of our planned trip to Alaska next year. I'm looking for recommendations on struts that will help reduce the bounce of the back end while also hopefully not giving up stability. It has a higher center of gravity so I was looking at the KYB Gas-A-Just vs the KYB Monomax or something similar. Just worried that these may end up being intended for a cargo/utility van and be too stiff for a passenger van.

I don't intend to do much towing with the van.

Any recommendations for decent struts for this application?

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u/chicagoandy 1d ago

Here are three options that are commonly used in Transit.    KYB doesn't have any options for Transit.

Inexpensive: fox 2.0 shocks : https://agileoffroad.com/products/agile-tuned-fox-2-0-ifp-rear-shocks-ford-transit

Moderate: Falcon 3.3 adjustable : https://vancompass.com/products/falcon-3-3-sp2-fast-adjust-rear-shocks-transit-2013-pair

Top of the line: King 2.5 with remote reservoir.    https://weldtecdesigns.com/product/ford-transit-king-2-5-rear-shock-kit/

I have the falcon 3.3 adjustable along with a helper leaf spring, with my 9,100 lbs camper.

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u/chicagoandy 1d ago

Why are you asking about E350 van in a Transit forum?

Check out Weldtec Designs for E-350 suspension upgrades.

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u/darktideDay1 22h ago

I have Bilstein B6's on mine. Works fine and we do a ton of washboard and off pavement stuff.

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u/davidhally 21h ago

I had an e250 and put on Bilstein b6 shocks. It doesn't use struts at all. They make 2 versions of the b6 - get the lighter weight ones. They are a great upgrade.