Replacing Struts/Shocks on a T1N Sprinter Campervan

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks for watching, let us know how your strut replacement goes!

[@AndreaM-gb3xz]

The OEM front shocks take a 8 mm Allen key on top. The blisteins will take a 7 mm Allen key. Useful note. Just did this on my 05 2500 cargo 140'' - Dave

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks! 👍

[@jonathankeerie9129]

Also i need to replace anti roll bar linkages front and back so was wondering if you had a video on changing these?

[@madetoexplore]

I don’t but it’s very straight forward. Would definitely recommend soaking the bolts with something a couple days before to help them loosen off easier.

[@jonathankeerie9129]

@@madetoexplore Thanks for the advice. I shall keep you updated with my progress

[@Homnom]

Did you have to change the top mounting hardware? I have a ‘05 3500 and have to change the top bushing over from the old struts

[@madetoexplore]

The new shocks came with new bushings I believe

[@Homnom]

@@madetoexplore ended up getting them on there, but had to throw some washers in as spacers. other than that went super smooth! fronts are going in this weekend

[@tannerjohnson9739]

Hey just fyi, the stock shocks on a sprinter are hydraulic. Hydraulic shocks will not spring back when pushed in, only gas shocks do. So if you buy new shocks and they don't spring back that's probably why. Thanks for the vid, I used it a bunch!

[@madetoexplore]

Welcome! Thanks for the info 👍

[@SurfSCRasta]

Nice I was just debating whether to get these or the koni’s. Think I’m gonna go with the Koni on my 118.

[@madetoexplore]

The Koni shocks are a good choice too

[@ratchetboo]

I recently got new kby shocks for the t1n and they are easily pressed in. Are they bad shocks?

[@madetoexplore]

You’ll know the shocks are bad if you compress them, and they don’t extend back out.

[@jonathankeerie9129]

Great video, mine need doing so i shall use this for reference.

[@madetoexplore]

Thank you! Good luck with the install 👍

[@philliptroutman3058]

Were these shocks not adjustable? Was recommended the Konis, and would need to know how to adjust them to 75% of range.

[@madetoexplore]

The Konis are also great shocks from what I’ve heard. No the bilsteins that I put in are not adjustable.

[@philliptroutman3058]

@@madetoexplore thanks! And did you replace any of the bushings (people recommend for the front esp.; on the rear, I'm not sure but maybe part of the shock?) or any bolts/nuts etc.?

[@ToothlessCroc]

Where'd you purchase the shocks from?

[@madetoexplore]

I actually ordered them off of Amazon

[@briannakagama5694]

Wow!!! You still have your jack! Mine didn't come with one. I really want to replace it. You looking to sell?

[@madetoexplore]

No haha I’d upgrade to a nicer one if I was you!

[@zambotv8150]

Great video, bit it drives much better now then eh?

[@madetoexplore]

Much better!

[@elbruzzz]

What is your comment and impressions with new shocks? Especially in Offraod use, did any improvement?

[@madetoexplore]

When I bought the van, the shocks were in terrible condition. It felt like the van was going to tip over on the highway during a windy day. So yeah they made a HUGE difference, especially off-road.

[@elbruzzz]

@@madetoexplore i have used the same front struts. But mine front struts bottoming out when i hit hard on offroad step. 🤔. Did you have such an issue?

[@latency748]

Hey dude - if you are still working on dip removal - grab a few bottles of dip dissolver from dipyourcar.com. My T1N was dipped by prior owner and this was a HUGE help for me.

[@madetoexplore]

Oh man I wish we would have known about this!! Thank you so much for the recommendation, we pressure washed it all off😅