Thanks SoCalliV8. More cutting today, and preparing for it's new wheel arch. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/2008_0525_125211AA.jpg http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/2008_0525_130726AA.jpg http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/2008_0525_130653AA...

This could be a long thread with an even looooonger story behind it!! This is a 1992 2WD Astro in the UK that has been “pimped” badly and has deteriorated since then. My mission was/is to resurrect it and have a bit of fun in the meantime!! The whole story from the dark beginnings can be found here ...

Thanks Darren. One of the reasons I ask is because they are from AIM industries (renamed truckinsuspension?) and I have heard only negative things about them. I have no idea why, perhaps someone could enlighten me. $1000 worth of parts to the UK and I need to hear some reassuring words first 8-[ Andy.

wagonmaster wrote:Take pics during the install and be sure and do before and after!
Rock on!

Will do! Thanks for the reply.
I'll start a new thread for it.

Andy.

Hi all. Have a look at these for my 1992 2WD Astro. I am going fully down!! http://www.truckinsuspension.com/product_info.php?products_id=2631&osCsid=a2041078649cf7e905506238fb10ec01 http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/carm_chevy.jpg Anyone had any experience with these? Any tho...

Thanks to everyone who replied - especially Darren for the photos. They weren't dropped spindles, but they are now!! Belltech.

Andy,

Thanks Rebel. As you can see from the photo, the van has been lowered. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/pimped%20van/DSCF0088.jpg At the ride height shown, the lower control arm sits about 2 cm from the frame and smashes the bump stops to pieces!! The fact that it may not be a dr...

Can someone have a look at the photo and tell me if this is a dropped spindle installed on my van.





I was told they were, but I have my doubts.

Thanks.
Andy.

blake_sandman wrote:Pimpin' van man. Got any upgrades planned?

Thanks!

Working on full air suspension, no handles/locks, smooth dutch doors at the moment, and an eventual roof chop. Powerplant and drivetrain will remain stock cos I have another modified car in the garage and that costs enough!!

Andy

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Hi all. Already posted once but haven't introduced myself. [-X 47 year old maths teacher/lecturer of 11 to 18 year olds. Living in the UK. Still haven't left my teenage years in my head though!! :) 2 young sons (5 and 10) who are well into the custom scene. Qualified welder/fabricator and skilled in...

Hi. Get a scanner on this with live data available. Check that the temperature the PCM sees from the coolant temp sensor (CTS) is the actual temperature. Seen this many times when a vehicle has been poorly serviced and the coolant has deteriorated to a point where the system and whatever is immersed...