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by ChrisG
Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: Driveline Vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 5046

Re: Driveline Vibration

Thanks for the input, I did put the basic 2" body lift kit from Overland Vans on it a year or so ago. I think the vibration was there before that, but I will go back under and check the springs and bushings. Should I have used any kind of shims for pinion angle? I didnt think the lift was signi...
by ChrisG
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: Driveline Vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 5046

Driveline Vibration

Hey folks, My 2004 AWD has a vibration that I need some help on. The vibration is most significant during exceleration before the trans shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, and then again right at about 40mph and then at 65-70mph. I got underneath and all ujoints are good, but the transfer case front output...
by ChrisG
Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Bumper pictures
Replies: 2
Views: 1967

Bumper pictures

Trying to attach pics of my Big ass front bumper and I cant get it done.

I get "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached"
Advise?
by ChrisG
Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Shock choice
Replies: 1
Views: 1414

Shock choice

Hey folks, after a couple of months as an Astro owner I know that I am "all in" on being a van man for a long time. I have had a few issues that werent expected so the money I planned on using for a lift is long gone. I do desperately need to put on new shocks. I have run Rancho's on my nu...
by ChrisG
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:56 am
Forum: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Topic: Shop manual
Replies: 14
Views: 7564

Shop manual

I need to get a shop maual for my new ride, 04 Astro AWD. Any suggestions on the best one or combinaton of two?
by ChrisG
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Finally got an Astro
Replies: 10
Views: 2998

Re: Finally got an Astro

Thanks for all of the welcomes. I plan on getting some pictures on soon. It came with a, I assume custom, push bar style bumper that looks a bit over kill. So I suppose I will have to go with a lift and some bigger tires just to make the bumper look better. Right now it looks like a family van with ...
by ChrisG
Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Finally got an Astro
Replies: 10
Views: 2998

Finally got an Astro

Hey all, I joined this site several months ago to get more info and an education before I took the plunge. Happy to say that I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Astro AWD. I look forward to sharing my future outings and my future frustrations with you. Anytime you want to visit Sedona your welcome.. ...
by ChrisG
Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Jeep guy making the switch
Replies: 15
Views: 4289

Re: Jeep guy making the switch

The Grand Cherokee was purchased when the first boy was born and then wham, boy number two came along. The GC has room for the two boys, but add in a 70lb lab and some camping gear and I'm looking like Clark Griswald in the family truckster. As I get further into my van search I will definately have...
by ChrisG
Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Jeep guy making the switch
Replies: 15
Views: 4289

Re: Jeep guy making the switch

I saw a post somewhere else on this site about viscous vs. electronic and it seemed like the older mechanical was prefered.
by ChrisG
Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Jeep guy making the switch
Replies: 15
Views: 4289

Re: Jeep guy making the switch

Thanks for the tips, I Have a line on a 95 AWD and it is already lifted and it is about an hour away. However I need to hold off on the purchase until I sell the Jeep. Right now I only have two Jeeps , The Grand Cherokee and the CJ, at a point in my life I had a 97 Wrangler with an automatic for my ...
by ChrisG
Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Jeep guy making the switch
Replies: 15
Views: 4289

Jeep guy making the switch

Hey folks, I'm Chris from Sedona,AZ. Dan from OLV sent me to you all, let's wish him well. I have been an die hard jeep guy for years but I also love GM. In fact my current 83 CJ-7 is outfitted with a 4.3L out of a 1990 S-10. My wife and I have popped out two kids in 2 years and I must sell off the ...