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by Bum420
Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Measurements of 97 Safari Cargo Bay Windows?
Replies: 4
Views: 2517

Re: Measurements of 97 Safari Cargo Bay Windows?

This will be my second set I’m making. I’m using Velcro. I’m just going to add a few extra inches around to the measurements and sew a strip of Velcro on the top and bottom of each curtain. The heat melts the glue on the Velcro strips but I just snake the other strip through my security screens, tuc...
by Bum420
Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Measurements of 97 Safari Cargo Bay Windows?
Replies: 4
Views: 2517

Measurements of 97 Safari Cargo Bay Windows?

I’m trying to make curtains for my 97 Safari Cargo van that’s 3000 miles away. I need the measurements for the cargo bay sliding door window and the dual rear door windows. Would you please measure your windows at their tallest and widest points from inside the van? Thank you so much in advance, I r...
by Bum420
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: What should my AWD be doing?
Replies: 6
Views: 3285

Re: What should my AWD be doing?

On your 97 AWD, you should have the front tires spinning all the time. It is 100% mechanical and there are no switches or motors to engage. To test: jack one front tire up and try to spin it. It should only rotate enough to take up any slack in the diff and transfer case. If the tire spins freely, ...
by Bum420
Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Aftermarket Cruise Control?
Replies: 3
Views: 2327

Aftermarket Cruise Control?

I need to put a cruise control on my 97 Safari AWD. I called up all the auto parts stores and they told me to ask this forum. Could someone tell me how to accomplish this? If I went to the junk yard, could I pull what I need off an Astro van and what years would I need to stick to?
by Bum420
Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: What should my AWD be doing?
Replies: 6
Views: 3285

What should my AWD be doing?

I’ve been out in the snow testing my 97 Safari AWD, and I couldn’t help but notice those front tires aren’t spitting snow when I get stuck. It seems like they might be pulling a little bit sometimes but this is my first AWD anything. Could someone please enlighten me on how my AWD should be working?...