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Buckrodgers2013
Mar 9, 2013, 09:06 PM
Rear shock right side is broken it's the life shocks that have a donut and keep the van level under certain loads. Im wondering if I can replace the shocks with a standard shocks? please advise thanks.

scott53715
Mar 10, 2013, 12:57 AM
I doubt there's a standard shock to replace those donut looking things. I've never seen one break. With suspension parts you should always replace both sides to keep them equal. Try a salvage yard to save bucks. Keep them original, or after-market replacement because they are important. They prevent body roll and increase stability when cornering. They also help distribute uneven loads. There's a reason why engineers came up with this and don't use it now. They are easy to replace. Hope this was helpful.