Dodge Camper van - air shocks

The only thing air shocks do is increase ride height when carrying loads. Thus, they're more useful for applications like pickups, where the load in the bed varies a lot. They may help out on a van conversion to cope with heavier loads when going on vacation, but if the stock ¾ ton suspension copes well enough, I wouldn't bother. However, if it's a ½ ton, you may want them.

One problem with air shocks is that they have a very limited air space in the air bladder, and thus will give a rough ride, even when loaded. They also tend to tear up shock mountings if used at highest pressures. I had air shocks on my F-250 for years, and only used them when the bed was loaded near to its maximum rating; the stock rear springs did a good enough job in most cases. However, when you're not using them, you still have to keep a minimum pressure in them to keep the air bladder from tearing up during regular ride motions.

What I'd do is load up your van with what you'd normally take on a trip, and check the ride height. If you're noticing a "droop" in the rear especially, they might help out. Another probably better solution would be overload, or "helper" springs, like Helwigs et al.

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