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This is a public service announcement for anyone with limited experience planning to attempt this job on your own van. Please reply if you have clarifications to offer. Basic point: before doing this job, check the drivers side rear wheelwell to make sure you can see the shock stud over the frame rail and that it is not obscured by any hoses. 
None of the videos on youtube really convey the potential difficulty of removing the top nut from the old shocks. The problem is extremely limited access. It’s enough access to get the new shock on and tightened, but chances are the old shocks aren’t going to come off like butter and so the access becomes inadequate in that case. There is potential for the nut to seize or strip. If it doesn’t seize or strip, then you’re good with the videos on youtube, but if it does, then you have no options (that I know of) other than going through the wheelwell with a sawsall with a 12” metal blade (which is dangerous because the gas tank is about 2 inches away) and carefully cutting the top stud off through the bushing area, or just brute force break the stud off the shock by wrestling with the bottom part (which is not guaranteed to work). Access through the wheelwell is crucial, and in my case with a 1998 E150 conversion (check your van for this too!), your access to the top shock nut through the wheel well on the drivers side will be blocked by three lines: The gas tank atmospheric return line, and the two coolant lines to the rear climate unit. You will need these out of the way for access and also because you wouldn’t want to accidentally cut them. The gas vent line is pretty easy to disconnect and pull out of the way, but there is no way to reroute the coolant lines without disconnecting them, and you can’t disconnect them without draining the coolant. In my case I just took the opportunity to delete the entire rear unit.

New subscriber here! Very good job… just wanted to know what where you found them new? Thank you for the content

I bought a replament battery still wont work. Warranty expired. Wasted

You love how we build 'em in Flint Michigan don't you 😎. You're welcome!

Does the red light stay on all the time

Air bags are the best option. These arent bad if you need shocks but the air bags are adjustable and wont sag. Mine are 7 years old and carry tools all the time and supplies sometimes without any problems. Great investment.

Hay brother man so glad you visited me I lost a few scribers by YT default but I am back now

So you were able to somehow access the top bolts without removing the rear tires??

Same thing suddenly happens to mine. Bought it 20.03.2022, so warranty is expired. What a bummer, @insta360

I used a blow torch.

What led bulbs did you use ? What size ? Link?

Looks great! Thanks for making. I am just finishing the remodel of my outdoor kitchen. Not sure where you’re located but here in central Florida I use mine all year long!

Thank you, bought my coil overs almost 6 months ago, but wife always comes out with something else to fix around the house, damn!

You can buy the correct printed circuit for the cluster.

I put a GM tachometer in a 80 k5 blazer 20 years ago still works perfectly.

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On the add a fuse I know it’s a 20 amp fuse for the gauges but what was the amp fuse for the tachometer you put in?

Urs sitting higher than mine

Its been about 5 years since youve installed these. How have they been so far? Did they remain firm the entire life or the opposite. One guy said they squeaked after a few months, did that happen with yours?

How does it ride? Is it super stiff?

Throw some long tube headers on it it'll perform a lot better

Just did my 1992e250 front and rear the old fashioned way. Took the nuts off. Not so bad , did all in 1 day

Nice review man, I get jealous when I see guys working on a nice rust free truck. We get blessed with over salted roads in the Adirondacks. I always dread going under my truck, because it’s never easy! Thanks for sharing your video!

I bought this as my first propane grill. It's been a fun, learning experience czcams.com/users/postUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . I think it's a bit too pricey after looking at other grills, but it wasn't hard to put together and it works really well. I love the side burner option for heating food during a power outage. I have an electric stove and live in the South (Hurricane season), so this was a bonus. I also bought a cover for it and it has protected it nicely (the Char Broil All-Season Grill Cover 3-4 Burner: Large). Every few grill sessions, I take the rack (or grate) and burner covers off and clean them with a non-abrasive scrubby and mild soap. I wipe the excess off of the bottom as well, taking care to avoid the gas and pilot lines.

Your daughter so cute. Good job Dad

Great stuff man-in process of restoring my m105a2

Suburban and a m105a2..found my doppelgänger

have the same issue with my x2

OMG you have the best presenter on CZcams.. I am building my backyard bar are and found you guys. This is awesome I wish my wife would get involved with my test CZcams channel. Anyway y’all are awesome.

I did this just over a week ago...today while driving tac died and let the factory smoke out...any ideas...was fused

What about wet roads?? (I mean rain) I have Frontier d40 and bf gr at is like skyboard.

First off I want to say thanks so much for this amazing idea. I did mine a bit differently. I'd love to upload a picture but have no idea how lol.

Original Fords shocks were either blue or black, that one looks like a Monroe.

Hi, I fixed my battery like this. You connect the camera to your pc without the battery, you hold the power button pressed, without removing your finger from the power button you connect the battery. Normally you should see the red led stay lit.

I like it! What is brand of the actuators and controller? Do you have links please?

Hi. Was wondering if you used the factory sleeve in position 5? Thats the 2nd bolted mount from the rear. Ive read two different instructions and say different things. One says just the factory washer.

Looks good

Awesome truck and great wheel choice. Are the axles re-geared? if not how how's it do pushing the bigger tires?

How do you like them so far? Considering these for my 2003 Ford E350 Super Duty van.

It's installed upsidedown.

Any reason you put a 10 ply tire on a 1500 series truck?

Would have been nice to put the part numbers of the fan, sensor and other parts in the description so we don't have to hunt for them. Great job nonetheless

What Axle did you source? 42" leaf center?

Thank you

gReat inof! does it stink like asphalt or tar? THanks

Holy cow, I’m glad you got it done, and didn’t get hurt. I’ve known guys who have had set up like that come crashing down. One was killed. Especially when you get pounding, pulling, shaking things. Never get under something like with only a Jack, use stand, wooden blocks, anything that will stop it from coming down on you. Even if it damages the vehicle if it comes down, at least it’s not damaging you! Otherwise, good for you saving another old suburban. Looks good.

Thanks for the helpful video. I'm gonna be doing this in the future to my 89 Chevy Suburban.

Been watching most of your videos... I could be getting me a 1989 Suburban tomorrow if it works out.. did you have to do any cutting in the front? I'm wanting to do a 4" lift with 35's also if I get it