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by slim724
Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Astro & Safari - General
Topic: Throttle plate mod+Granatelli MAF+Volant CAI+JY Ram Air
Replies: 0
Views: 2771

Throttle plate mod+Granatelli MAF+Volant CAI+JY Ram Air

I had foot surgery, been off work, can finally get around better, and I've been extremely bored so I decided to try and make it all work, since I've had all the parts sittin in my garage taking up space for approximately 2yrs. I started a while back with removing the throttle plate air diffuser deta...
by slim724
Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: 1999 rear bumpstops are inferior compared to earlier years
Replies: 3
Views: 3007

Re: 1999 rear bumpstops are inferior compared to earlier yea

Howdy Slim, I just looked up the bump stops on GMPartsGiant.com and it appears as though there were 3 different models available in 97, and only one model from 99 thru 05. Sounds like you got a good set. Jim PS Are they any taller than what you replaced? don't know if they are any taller since mine...
by slim724
Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: 1999 rear bumpstops are inferior compared to earlier years
Replies: 3
Views: 3007

1999 rear bumpstops are inferior compared to earlier years

As the title states, my stock rear bumpstops on my 1999 are inferior trash compared to ones I pulled from a 1997 at pick and pull. Stock ones are all rubber and were disintegrated at 40k miles when I purchased the van. The ones I pulled today from picknpull came off of a 1997 they have a large metal...
by slim724
Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

Re: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

unfortunately I have a 2wd, and a very slim budget of at the moment, until I move, so still looking at the cheapest options available, even if temporary.
by slim724
Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

Re: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

anybody have any experience with this product? thinking about this or just going the easy route and buying the additional parts for a 4in lift from OVL

http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products ... r-springs/
by slim724
Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

Re: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

Ok, I've come to the conclusion that the reason I've started scraping recently is due to the fact that I have recently been hauling a lot of people and cargo/gear, on top of that I also installed the 2nd row back bench seat, a class 3 hitch and a full size spare, all the additional weight must dropp...
by slim724
Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

Re: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

well, my shocks are new as well, so I'd like to keep those as well, I was thinking more along the lines of a coil spacer and a block for the rear, for a 1in bump in the lift. I'm trying to retain stock components as much as possible
by slim724
Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

Re: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

Those are stock steel rims with brand new 235/75/15 tires, so I won't be changing tire size anytime soon! I've already trimmed and hammered front and rear wheelwells and its perfect for street driving, it's the forward corner of the rear wheel arch that's rubbing I think, and it only seems to happen...
by slim724
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?
Replies: 15
Views: 11379

best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

just looking for ideas on the best way to gain an additional inch or 2 on my van which already has an Overlands van 2in body lift, my main concern is if there would be any issues with clearances on brakelines, harness, radiator hose, and driveline angles/vibrations or anything else I'm not thinking ...
by slim724
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Astro & Safari - General
Topic: Finally! Back Bench Seats Rattle Fix
Replies: 4
Views: 3965

Re: Finally! Back Bench Seats Rattle Fix

my front forks on the bench seat still had the rubber bushings, but were worn through to the metal on top, hopeully this fix will last a little while
by slim724
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Astro & Safari - General
Topic: Finally! Back Bench Seats Rattle Fix
Replies: 4
Views: 3965

Finally! Back Bench Seats Rattle Fix

My back bench seats have always rattled going down the road and over bumps when no one is in them. Looks like from the factory they used thin strips of clear 1mm tape on all the anchor cross shafts to help with the rattling. All of my tape strips were worn through, as well as the front rubber bushin...
by slim724
Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Pics of my 2in lift on a 1999 Government Fleet Vehicle
Replies: 15
Views: 6593

Re: Pics of my 2in lift on a 1999 Government Fleet Vehicle

OKflyboy wrote:Quick question, if you don't mind about the lift kit. Did you just purchase the 2" kit, or did you get the bumper relocate kit too? (Getting ready to lift mine as soon as the tax return comes)

Thanks!
Yep, I purchased the brackets and shocks at the same time as the lift
by slim724
Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Front door upper tweeter install w/pics
Replies: 8
Views: 3427

Re: Front door upper tweeter install w/pics

Oh I have cracks on the drivers side armrest, and the passenger side is starting to appear mis-shapened like it's warped on all the edges, I've never seen a drivers side armrest without cracks, what are they good for? Like 5000 miles?
by slim724
Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Front door upper tweeter install w/pics
Replies: 8
Views: 3427

Front door upper tweeter install w/pics

A long time ago I was at the junkyard, and scored the plastic speaker grill domes that match my interior. They replace the blank plugs that everyone always asks "what are these for", or "what goes there?" http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/310/dsc01744kf.jpg I was at the junkyard...
by slim724
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: pics of new headlights/taillights/signal lenses
Replies: 6
Views: 2381

Re: pics of new headlights/taillights/signal lenses

leadtrombone wrote:i agree. They yellowing plastic next to the glass bugs me too. Why not just us the same material. At least on the front... Arrgh.

just a quick question. Did you remove the plastic rocker panels on your van or did it come that way??
came
from the factory without any