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
http://www.amvo.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4920
Make sure you have plenty of time to read it though!!!
But, since this is a suspension thread, I am going to relate my attempt to fit air suspension to it and get it really low. Luckily it has a gfx kit fitted, so the task to get it to sit on the floor is far easier than it would have been.
Before I start here, I must thank SoCalliV8 for his help during this saga. Without his assistance this van would be in a British scrapyard pushing up daisies.
Anyway, here we go; As bought on ebay uk in Dec 2006
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/pimped%20van/of50590442.jpg)
This van is so low that the 255/35 -20’s rub even when going straight! Lock to lock is optimistic and consequently so is parking the damn thing.
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0033.jpg)
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0032-1.jpg)
So, alternatives are
1. raise the ride height and don’t look so cool,
2. Change wheels and tyres
3. Modify the van to fit the wheels and f it air ride.
Number 3 it is then!!
Shockwaves and LCA air arms at the front should sort the suspension side out. And a 4 link at the back should suffice with C notched frame and a great big slot cut out of the floor.
Here is a photo of the new belltech dropped spindles installed and the spring removed. This is as far up as it gets
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0164.jpg)
Not far off (2")
Better view with the fender removed and a rough black line to show where the cut should be.
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0170.jpg)
Here we go with the cutting at the front right.
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0005.jpg)
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0002.jpg)
![Image](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0006.jpg)
More update soon.
Andy.