Buying a used Class B - what not to buy
I am in the beginning stages of looking for either a Class B or C not more $30,000. It is a bit overwhelming as everything else we have had has been a trailer. I am looking within about 200 miles of w...
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DougE wrote:
Stay away from early Ford Chassis vans with the dual front I-beam suspension. (I believe '09 and earlier). Very unstable and wander badly. Be sure and test drive any van you get. If they don't track true they will miserable to drive. Most mechanics don't know it's a lack of caster issue that can supposedly be corrected by an upper offset bushing, but why take the chance.
I have had several Twin I-Beam Ford trucks and liked them. Very durable front suspension. Only one I had some problems with was taken care of by a good front end shop.
I agree not every place could adjust them but a shop that specialized in front end alignments had no problems. Of course now that they have been out of production for a while it may be harder to find a shop than before.
