Pick Bilstein B4 or Monroe Loaded up front, then match rears to your weight with Bilstein B4 or 24-245500, Monroe 66440, or KYB 3450007 for 1500. Koni Special Active kits suit touring builds.
The right ProMaster setup depends on what you carry and how you drive most days. Start by deciding whether you want a factory-true refresh or a firmer hand for weight, then pick proven parts that fit your exact model.
If your goal is an OE-like reset with clean steering and calm body motion, Bilstein B4 OE Replacement is a smart foundation. Up front, Bilstein 22-292209 restores stock damping and keeps geometry happy, which centers the wheel and shortens recovery after joints. In the rear, Bilstein B4 19-249230 brings back single-cycle motion so the van does not wag after dips. This path suits vans that live at stock height and carry light to moderate loads.
If you need everything in one go because mounts and bearings are tired, choose Monroe Magnum Loaded Complete Struts. The 153007L left and 153007R right assemblies include springs and hardware, drop in quickly, and eliminate old top-hat noises with one move. They pair well with stock-height rears on 1500, 2500, and 3500.
Rear choices depend on weight and routes. For ProMaster 2500 and 3500 that hustle with shelving or parts bins, Monroe Gas-Magnum 60 Rear 66440 is a straightforward replacement that cuts the lazy second bounce after dips. If your van is a 1500 that sees lighter duty, KYB Excel-G Rear 3450007 restores stability at an affordable price. When you want a firmer, still-civil rear that resists heat on long summer days across 1500–3500, Bilstein 24-245500 is a B6/4600-family option that keeps behavior consistent under load.
Touring and camper-style builds benefit from valving that softens the chatter but supports big motions. Koni Special Active four-shock kits for ProMaster do exactly that. Shockwarehouse carries bundles with front 8705-1332 and rears 8205-1006 or 8205-1008 depending on chassis. The van stays relaxed over small stuff and gains authority in crosswinds and on long highway sweepers, which takes tension out of long days. Some owners keep B4 at the front and run Koni in back, others go all Koni for a cohesive feel. Both approaches stay happy at stock height.
Installation choices decide whether great parts feel great. Support hubs so brake lines are not strained. If you are not using loaded struts, inspect top mounts and bearings and replace anything cracked so old noises do not bolt onto new hardware. Torque rubber-bushed fasteners at ride height, not with the suspension hanging, then book a four-wheel alignment to center the wheel and protect tires. Verify headlight aim that evening, since small height changes can tilt the pattern.
Test the result the same way every time. Set tire pressures cold, then drive a short loop with a rough section, a long sweeper, and a mile of highway. The body should react once and fall quiet, the wheel should need fewer corrections, and the van should track near center in crosswinds. If something feels off, recheck top-nut torque and sway-bar links before you assume you chose the wrong shock.
Keep a tiny note in your phone with date, ambient temperature, pressures, and impressions. When seasons or loads change, you can return to the numbers that felt right. For planning, ProMaster configurations commonly show payloads around the low 4,000-pound range and towing in the mid-6,000s depending on wheelbase and options, so pressure targets should follow the day’s actual weight.
Decision cheat sheet
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Want factory-true feel. Bilstein B4 Front 22-292209, Bilstein B4 Rear 19-249230.
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Need everything new up front. Monroe Loaded 153007L/153007R.
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Heavier daily loads on 2500/3500. Monroe 66440 rear or Bilstein 24-245500 rear.
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1500 on lighter duty. KYB 3450007 rear.
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Touring or camper build. Koni Special Active four-shock kits with 8705-1332 fronts and 8205-1006/8205-1008 rears.
Closing:
Order with confidence from Shockwarehouse. The ProMaster parts above are in their catalog today, and you will get fitment help that keeps your van working while the parts do their job.