Looking good on your Astro. My younger brother also got 245/75r16 for his Tacoma along with new brake kit, bestop bed cover and railings. Night and day difference from 265/75r16 Toyo tires with better mpg now. You'll love that 4S.

Smiliesafari wrote:I've never done a timing chain cover without dropping the pan. I don't trust that the seals will line up perfectly. As for the balancer I put a piece of 2x4 against it and gently hammer it in place. Always worked for me.

Sounds like a better and more secure way to install it.

I'll shoot you a PM if my buddy needs it.

Welcome, David. How's your Astro so far?

Sounds like you got the best Astro as you dreamed it to be, congratulations!

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you've been through a lot of adventures together.

In some industrial applications with steel decking, those self-tapping screws sometimes work loose, so keep a close eye on them. You do not want to find one in a tire! And what's with the comment about rubber gaskets so the aluminum does not get scratched...on a skid pan?? Me thinks if possible scr...

After too many years with big gaping holes in my Surco roof rack, I did a quick and dirty floor insert using Ikea Runnen outdoor flooring tiles. https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dlrXcM6cIqQ/WwI6pquRGqI/AAAAAAAAths/cVs4aaPnWIsz8CvyR69f60XPV8ZtQyxgACKgBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180520_161338.jpg https://1.bp.blogspo...

That Astro really looks great back then. Wonder how's it now.

That looks a very neat one. Nice find

Astrophysics wrote:Astro roof 72" rail plus forward stand alone towers

That looks pretty good and sturdy.

Welcome aboard! Sounds you got some good mod ideas.

This is the highway we want to take someday.
Rod, I have a friend who've been to Prudhoe Bay for the oil job. We're finishing the installation of the new rack and tonneau covers plus a couple of led light bar when he mentioned about the place. That is one of the coldest places he has been.

Nice AP. Good future reference.

AP, how's the np231 shift cable? We might need it as well.