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by blackstro
Tue May 07, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi from MI
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

progress

I'm on the road finally! Ive got 31" BFGs I love the way it drives. a few bugs to work out but overall i'm extremely happy and impressed! Items that still need attention include, - front drive shaft, and transfer case shifter/linkage. - steel rear springs. - new speakers. - "new" trai...
by blackstro
Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:10 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: new
Replies: 17
Views: 6151

Re: new

You really cant beat an astro for all around fun! The guys on this site are a wealth of astro van knowledge. Welcome! Looking forward to seeing some pics!
by blackstro
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi from MI
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

Re: Hi from MI

Just a little update. The van is almost back together. I've changed jobs, and been really busy. I ended up putting 3.5" of spacers (pipe) in the sub frame, and moving the rear spring mounts down 4" in the back with the stock fiberglass springs. I added air shocks in the rear as well. I had...
by blackstro
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi from MI
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

Re: Hi from MI

Every where in the UP! We went up this fall and took the saturn to crisp pt. It did fine and we had a blast, but you cant sleep 4 peeps in a car.
My sister works at a camp up near crystal falls, so a trip will be in order. The kids love to camp so we will be doing that a lot!
by blackstro
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi from MI
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

Hi from MI

This is the story of my 94' astro awd. I bought it from a lady in town for $400. I towed it home. The van supposedly didn't run, and there was a gob of alarm wiring hanging down from under the dash. I surgically removed the alarm system, installed a battery, and it fired right up! Lots of blue smoke...