2005 AWD Astro...Back in the game!!!!!

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:16 am

Justice...throw up a fill rear end shot so I can see them both.

justice · Post by **justice** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:00 pm

closest i have got at the moment

T.Low · Post by **T.Low** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:47 pm

photo_van wrote:this IS good. Means you'll be sticking around for a while! Congratulations!

I hear ya , brother!

Congrats, Deano. Hey, I kow this dude on the internet who can get you a rock rail design that you might like.

This is kinda like when Micheal Jordan came out of retirement.

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:07 am

Thanks everyone. I feels GREAT to have another van.

Tom, let me know about those rock rails.

photo_van · Post by **photo_van** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:03 am

Hey Tom, did you ever get the PM I sent?

Herbie · Post by **Herbie** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:28 am

Yeah Dean!

Woot, I love the van and I love the grill. If you were closer I'd be trying to talk you into swapping my composite lamps/grill and my aluminum wheels for your steelies!

astrozam · Post by **astrozam** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:01 pm

justice wrote:hey Zam, its your turn!

Not for awhile...as Meatloaf used to say, 2 outta 3 ain't bad

Congrats Dean, lookin forward to see what you have planned for this

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:42 pm

Herbie wrote:Yeah Dean!

Woot, I love the van and I love the grill. If you were closer I'd be trying to talk you into swapping my composite lamps/grill and my aluminum wheels for your steelies!

Thanks. When I get a smoked bug deflector on the hood, it'll look pretty sharp I think. I do want a set of alloy wheels though.

T.Low · Post by **T.Low** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:21 am

I've got three extra alloy 5 spokes with junk tires on them. Paid $25 for the lot at Hinton Chevrolet. Just incase I ever want to build a trailer or something.

I bought one set of 5 off Craigslist for $100 to mount my AT's on, and another set of 4 off CL for $75 to mount my MT's on.

Given those prices, it 's probably too costly to ship out the 3 extra's I have (once I remove the tires of course).

Logan · Post by **Logan** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:29 am

Gary told me the good news on Facebook about Dean being back in the game. Had to see for myself!! Congrats!!! :-) Time to update MY profile now.... lol

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:19 am

Yeah Tom, it probably is. Nice thing about the 03 - 05's is the different wheels available. Any GM 6 lug 1/2 ton wheel will fit!

A buddy at work has a set of old Z71 alloys that need blasting and painting. I may grab them and throw a coat of black on 'em. I think black wheels would look pretty good with white letter tires.

Thanks Logan...man does it feel good to see an Astro in the drive!

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:25 pm

Got the oil changed and front end greased. Found the idlers are shot...on the to do list. Fixed the 5 engine codes by replacing the air filter and cleaning the MAF. I also found the O2 codes were set from a chafed wire that was rubbing on the front drive shaft.

Gotta love a free fix that took 15 minutes.

I also turned up the torsion bars 3 turns to bring the front end up a little. Lynne and Ben started cleaning the interior and it is looking better already.

Next week is the aux tranny cooler and more cleaning. I may try to locate a pick n pull to find some of the interior pieces I need.

1Gary · Post by **1Gary** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:33 pm

Dean-maybe you'll get lucky and find at a pick and pull the class III hitch you want.

snapple · Post by **snapple** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:39 pm

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:The game plan is as follows....change engine oil and filter, lube it up good while checking all front end componants, check all fluids and install the trans cooler when it arrives. Then fix the rear bumper and find a class 3 hitch. Lift the front end 1-2" to level it out. I also need to clear the SES light which is an O2 sensor I hope. I also need to clean the interior and start fixing the little things inside.

Down the road I want to get a bug deflector, vent visors, 4.10 gears, posi, 4" lift and some meaty tires...most likely Rock Rails....you know....the basics!

Congrats on your "new" van!

I have a class 3 hitch & 4.10 front diff gear set , both brand new, never installed. Also have a used 4.10 G80 gear set. I have been contemplating selling my stockpile lately. Due to the fact that Ive been stealing parts as needed from the lifted '94 for the '95.

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:54 pm

snapple wrote:I have a class 3 hitch & 4.10 front diff gear set , both brand new, never installed. Also have a used 4.10 G80 gear set. I have been contemplating selling my stockpile lately. Due to the fact that Ive been stealing parts as needed from the lifted '94 for the '95.

PM me a price on all the parts...very interested!

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