Are the 1996-2005 almost the same?
Are the 1996-2005 almost the same?
Are the mechanical parts almost all the same? As I read the webpages it seems to me that there were very few changes to the Astro since '96....or was it '95? I think dual front airbags came as standard equipment on 96 and later.
New owner of a 1996 Astro named "Plain Jane" - stock right now - with 200,000 miles on it and running like a champ
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Re: Are the 1996-2005 almost the same?
1996-2005 do share a lot of parts, it really depends on the system though. I looked up distributors earlier today and found that 1996-2005 all used the same part. 2003-2005 uses different drive train parts. I think you are right about the air bags.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
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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