my 98 awd...
my 98 awd...
nothing special, just figured i'd add to the forum content a bit considering all the help this site has given me... almost 190k and it runs flawlessly. up the mountain all winter, and into the woods all summer, great truck.
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ihatemybike
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Re: my 98 awd...
What tires are those?
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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LaGrasta
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I'm glad you posted. Sounds like you are really getting the most from your truck. My goal is 300,000 out of my '98. I'm at 138,000 thus far; rear end and two fuel pumps had to be changed.
I just bought a Thule box for the top of mine. I couldn't pass it up, only $20! I figure it will be needed for camping and maybe skis during snow vacations. I have the BFGs on mine too, third set. I get 50,000 miles form them. I went as big as 30". They cleared (2" Overland lift kit), but I couldn't add tire chains any longer so I went back down a size. I still don't think the chains will fit. I haven't tried yet. Thanks again for the post.
I just bought a Thule box for the top of mine. I couldn't pass it up, only $20! I figure it will be needed for camping and maybe skis during snow vacations. I have the BFGs on mine too, third set. I get 50,000 miles form them. I went as big as 30". They cleared (2" Overland lift kit), but I couldn't add tire chains any longer so I went back down a size. I still don't think the chains will fit. I haven't tried yet. Thanks again for the post.
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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ScoobyDoo82
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Re: my 98 awd...
I like it, she looks nice and clean. Those are the rims/tires I want for my van.
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Re: my 98 awd...
Nice lookin' van! Thanks for sharing!
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels
Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels
Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.
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Astrophysics
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Nice van. I have a 2003 AWD with BFG TA KO's and front Hellas too.
you can see my van in the Light bar section Exterior mods...
Astrophysics
you can see my van in the Light bar section Exterior mods...
Astrophysics
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Re: my 98 awd...
Nice van, I like the side exit exhaust.......
`86 V8 Lowered Cargo, extensively modified, shaved bald, wearing the shortest, sluttyest white primer dress....
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
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Astrophysics
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Nice AWD. Here are some photos for future ref of the under side of the AWD Astro showing transfer case , cross members etc., and rear trailer hitcth . I used smart phone camera to photograph the Chevy brochure from 2002 AWD.
Astrophysics.
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Astrophysics
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Astrophysics
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Re: my 98 awd...
i wish mine was still that clean underneath, there is still red clay from moab last spring under everything from this winter. i should get down there with a brush though, as it's almost time for another trans oil change and fuel filter. thanks for the comments, i'll check out your light bar post.
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oh, and thanks- i posted about it on the other site before it died. i got a new 3" flowmaster on craigslist for $40 and i had some mandrel bends from another project. not sure if it help performance, but i like the grumble.SoCalli V8 wrote:Nice van, I like the side exit exhaust.......
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Nice looking van!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Moreforles
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Re: my 98 awd...
same rims on my 94 awd, but more conservative tires, for now....
but I do like the look of the snow/mudders....
but I do like the look of the snow/mudders....
2000 Astro, passenger van. Converted into a cargo van, used for Carpet cleaning (10 lbs of crap, in a 5 lb bag)