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by truC
Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Rear Spring Lift Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 5181

Rear Spring Lift Question.

Hi everyone, Wow this site sure has slowed down from what it was. I have been searching and searching and learning tons. Thanks to all who have contributed. Ok so I am not new to mods of any type, or thinking out side the box. I built a trail Jeep from the ground up. Full mod, with 40" Micky Th...
by truC
Sun Jul 26, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's next???
Replies: 8
Views: 4913

Re: What's next???

I just picked up a 2004 AWD mint condition LT for 7999$. There was a few others listed within 100k of my location that looked in great shape for under 10k, mind you they all have over 170k on them.
Check out these guys, cargovancanada.com, they always have inventory of Astro/Safaris.
by truC
Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: TRANSFER CASE
Topic: np136 vs np236
Replies: 79
Views: 42258

Re: np136 vs np236

Great stuff man. I recently join the site and have read this thread. I wish I was not so challenged when it comes to the electronics side of things.

I am currently considering going this rout with the transfer case swap. I feel very comfortable fabing up the mechanical lever connection to the TC.
by truC
Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:27 am
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: Lifting my new to me 95 safari on a budget and making it 4wd
Replies: 51
Views: 30070

Re: Lifting my new to me 95 safari on a budget and making it

Great work so far, best of luck with the rest of your project. These Van look so much better lifted, even the the 2" lifts make a huge difference.
by truC
Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: Driveline Vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 5045

Re: Driveline Vibration

Hi all, Just picked up a 2004 AWD Astro with 118k miles on it, it is in fantastic shape. During test drive I was unable to take it over 65mph. On my drive home once on the highway it has a low frequency drone over 65mph and continues through to 75 but starts to taper off a bit above that. The freque...
by truC
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: 2003 Astro 156k miles
Replies: 4
Views: 2869

Re: 2003 Astro 156k miles

Ya that is what I'm leaning towards, spending more.

Good summer to you too.
by truC
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: 2003 Astro 156k miles
Replies: 4
Views: 2869

Re: 2003 Astro 156k miles

Thanks Astro for the input. Just got in from checking it out. Rocker panels rusted out in spots. Rear fender wells rusting from inside out, no surface rust showing through. Only s matter of time before the rust rears it's ugly head. Hood prop locating hole rusting out around hole. Paint over all in ...
by truC
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: 2003 Astro 156k miles
Replies: 4
Views: 2869

2003 Astro 156k miles

Hello guys, I am looking at a 2003 Astro AWD with 156k miles on it. It looks to be in great shape. Is there anything specific good or bad about this year to be concerned with? From the search I have done on here it looks to be on par with most other years. Seller is asking for 3k hoping to get it fo...
by truC
Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy from Canada
Replies: 0
Views: 1910

New guy from Canada

Hello all. My name is Curtis but my friends call me Curt. First off I have to say this is an awesome site with many great builds and knowledgeable members. I am not new to the values of these truck and the virtues of the AWD systems these great vehicles offer. I have had and Astro and Safari, a '92 ...