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Sticky Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:45 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:01 pm
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First I will give what axles I used and what will/should work.

Front axle: Basically any Ford truck solid axle will work if you want to keep the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:45 am
Solid Axle: Radius Arms

Last post by gabequest « Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:31 pm
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by gabequest » Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:10 pm
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RADIUS ARMED DANA 44 AND 9 INCH: 1979 F150
4:10's with tru-track front, track lock rear
Fox 2.0 remote reservoir coil overs in front with somewhere...
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Last post by gabequest
Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:31 pm
radius arm idea

Last post by mdmead « Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:23 am
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by Mark C. » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:21 pm

I have a suggestion for those researching a SAS. I have SAS'ed a few toyota's in my time and at one point I looked into ways of doin it to a 4runner...

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Last post by mdmead
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:23 am
Solid Axle Swap and 4x4 conversion of 1996 LS 2WD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:58 am
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by patgizz » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:30 pm
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About 4 years ago i bought this 1996 Astro LS 2wd at the junkyard. It had a rod knock and 168k miles, but was very well maintained and extremely...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:58 am
Question and suggestion, Duelie axle swap

Last post by LT.Raven « Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:29 pm
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by LT.Raven » Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:40 pm

Hi guys first time posting, i have a 96 SLT safari 5th owner but kept in family grandfather bought brand new and then past down the line. body is in...

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Last post by LT.Raven
Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:29 pm
Sneak peak...SAS!!!

Last post by Rotor « Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:52 am
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by gabequest » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:45 pm
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Sorry for the delay fellas...and no, this is not the write up on the SAS...sorry again, but no time. I've been working a lot and trying to get this...
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Last post by Rotor
Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:52 am
sas 93 safari

Last post by jeff hosford « Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:14 am
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by jeff hosford » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:49 pm

been gathering parts for my swap found a awd sub frame for free. got a line on 6 lift springs from a full size chevy truck front and rear. will they...

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Last post by jeff hosford
Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:14 am
axle swap questions

Last post by gabequest « Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:00 pm
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by T.Low » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:39 pm

Let me preface this post by saying I don't pretend to be all that knowledgable about axles. (OK, maybe to the average joe on the street I pretend to...

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Last post by gabequest
Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:00 pm
Solid axle and rear axle upgrade what leaf springs should ?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:10 pm
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by speed_is_addictive » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:38 pm

Hey all, just joined the forum have been doing some readin on doing a solid axle front swap and upgrading my rear as well. Now I plan on going with...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:10 pm
Deano, SAS kit for S10 Blazers work for Astro?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:35 am
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by T.Low » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:56 pm

I still don't know how different the Astros are from the S10s and Blazers, if at all. Do you think this kit will work for an Astro?

Thanks Dean.

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:35 am
Another 98 Astro solid axle swap

Last post by Rebel « Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:38 am
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by jakepatch » Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:45 am
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Well, I think I'm finally ready to start posting this swap. First off I have to say, I'm really sorry I don't have any pics yet, I am building my...
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Last post by Rebel
Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:38 am
1988 Safari given a second life this time its 4X4

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:56 pm
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by knucklehead » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:30 pm

ok so i was looking on kijiji for a safari with a blown everything so i could v8 it and 4x4 it at the same time but came across one with a 350 in it...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:56 pm
Solid Axle Swap ?

Last post by mattblackratbus « Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:43 am
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by regal200021 » Wed May 28, 2008 11:43 am

ok what will i all need for this swap ... i have looked at all the post ... really no postings on the steel i need ... how long ... how much ... i...

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Last post by mattblackratbus
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:43 am
RWD to SAS 4X4 94 Astro

Last post by peter « Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:16 pm
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by e7ats » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:20 pm
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Figured it was time to post this up.

Last shots of the RWD.

We had on lookers while working.
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Last post by peter
Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:16 pm
Full Frame for SAS

Last post by GEJ « Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:48 pm
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by eidgenosse » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:28 pm
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Well it has survived the transfer
Me and Gary both posted while Justice was trying to find the correct file to edit to put up the rediect message on...
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Last post by GEJ
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:48 pm
PICS of the Hummer Van

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:49 am
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by SAS H3T » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:53 am
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At long last, I finally got into town and remembered to develop the film.
Sorry for the wait.
As you view these, remember that that front end is...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:49 am
Finally caught up to you guys.

Last post by SAS H3T « Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:47 am
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by SAS H3T » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:57 am

You knew me as Dillinger on the Astrosafari site.
A refresher....

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Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:47 am

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