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by tim k
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Towing
Topic: Anyone use air adjustable shocks?
Replies: 41
Views: 20071

Re: Anyone use air adjustable shocks?

I installed the monroe air shocks they were around $60 and it brought my van from around 12 inches of clearence to 17 inches under full load and I keep a lot of weight in my 96 cargo van the ride diffrence isnt too noticable and the install was fairly simple the hard part was trying to find a place ...
by tim k
Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: spare tire carrier
Replies: 20
Views: 6381

Re: spare tire carrier

I seem to only get flats when It is cold and rainy and on the side of the highway
by tim k
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: spare tire carrier
Replies: 20
Views: 6381

Re: spare tire carrier

My spare tire carrier under the van works real well out of sight and out of the way
by tim k
Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Tieing the knot
Replies: 2
Views: 4622

Re: Tieing the knot

did anyone look at the sheep shank knot they say should never be used because it fails under loads with modern rope
by tim k
Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: steel brake lines, when to replace?
Replies: 18
Views: 6096

Re: steel brake lines, when to replace?

I agree my lines have gone bad by the gas tank also an I have blown brake lines while driving just a little scary but if you are questioning it I would replace it better safe then in a dich or in the back of the car in front of you
by tim k
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ok change of plans, new van
Replies: 33
Views: 10203

Re: Ok change of plans, new van

just me but seems like a lot of miles for the price I would look a little longer for something that is set up the way you like
by tim k
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
Topic: 95 astro rear diff
Replies: 4
Views: 2162

Re: 95 astro rear diff

alright thanks alot
by tim k
Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:31 am
Forum: REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
Topic: 95 astro rear diff
Replies: 4
Views: 2162

Re: 95 astro rear diff

anyone? I know that my 96 has 28 spline axles but I also know they changed in at some point
by tim k
Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: WHEELS
Topic: Broke a wheel bolt -- How do I fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 5827

Re: Broke a wheel bolt -- How do I fix?

it looks like you have to remove the brake rotor to acces the back of the lugs and then you have to tap out the broken one and install the new one you have to thread on the lugnut and it will pull the lug into place
by tim k
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: WHEELS
Topic: Broke a wheel bolt -- How do I fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 5827

Re: Broke the bolt

you have to replace the lug you local parts store should have what you need I had that happen to me but 2 of them broke and autozone had the wrong listing for the part so I would suggest bringing an lug nut up there with you they will also need to know the length of the stud I think there was 2 diff...
by tim k
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
Topic: 95 astro rear diff
Replies: 4
Views: 2162

95 astro rear diff

can anyone tell me how many splines the axles have I am looking at getting a locking differential
by tim k
Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Violent B's '95 Astro
Replies: 13
Views: 4427

nice van I like the make shift overflow tank