Ramsey’s partner that worked at fox shocks when they developed the rip kit is who has run agile since he passed. He’s a smart cookie and has come up with even better valving for the heavy vans since taking over. I understand forgoing the econoline platform in favor of easier money but it’s unfortunate that he isn’t willing to share his knowledge with people that could use the advice. It’s no skin off his neck to let people know the models of shocks (for instance Ramsey had told me they use a Chevy shock up front) they used to use and the valve kits used from fox to make them an ideal setup. Seriously, if they aren’t willing to sell to eseries owners, the least they could do is clue us in so we could fend for ourselves.
The rip kit I got when they were first developed was great. After ruining a rear shock (iirc it was glen) I called agile to ask about warranty options. He was great and told me to send in both rear shocks and he would see if the one could be repaired. He also mentioned that they had come up with better valving for the heavier vans and that if I wanted to send in my fronts as well he would upgrade all of them at once. He couldn’t repair the one shock (bent strut rod) but sold me a replacement for cost. I paid retail for the upgraded valve kits, but back then (before the #vanlife bs), agile off road was still very affordable for the every man. From the threads I’ve seen that doesn’t seem to be the case. Prices for the rip kit are twice what I paid in 2013. Were the last versions better? I think so. Are the improvements worth twice what they used to be? Possibly for some. I know the shocks made a huge difference with how my very unmanageable van drove back then. Changed it from a white knuckle, both hands on the wheel at all times double deathgrip to being about to cruise at 80mph with one hand.
Being a local brokeass racecar guy I had just enough knowledge about suspension that when I was originally talking with Ramsey it was quite obvious that he knew what he was doing and that I wanted (more like needed) what he was offering. Glad I did when I did. I got in on the original order and he was quickly backlogged after that. Took him years to catch up and quigley owners around the country rejoiced, lol.
Again it’s too bad profits have trumped just helping folks overall. Then again, everything good always seems to end like this
