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by kenny johnson
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Lifted Van = Winning
Replies: 5
Views: 7271

Re: Lifted Van = Winning

This is a 2,000 Astro with 111,000 miles after a recent 8,000 mile road trip. I went ahead with the Overland Vans lift 4+ inches. It turned out to be closer to 5, most likely because the old suspension was sagging a bit. Tires are 31 10.5 Bridgestone Dueler Revo AT's. Just a little trimming needed, ...
by kenny johnson
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Lifted Van = Winning
Replies: 5
Views: 7271

Re: Lifted Van = Winning

Most of the pics were taken in Memphis. The one on the beach is in Malibu and the one in the desert is from Zion National Park. We visited a lot of places. This map shows somewhat of the route we took in the van.
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by kenny johnson
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Lifted Van = Winning
Replies: 5
Views: 7271

Lifted Van = Winning

I bought this Astro in order to take an 8,000 mile road trip across the country with my best friends. I lifted it to safely get into primitive camping. Now that I am done with the trip, I am torn between selling it and keeping it. I like it a lot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/83162944@N05/ http://fa...
by kenny johnson
Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Astro camping interior designs.
Replies: 1
Views: 2397

Astro camping interior designs.

I would like this thread to be about Astro interior designs for camping. It would be nice for everyone to visit this thread and get inspiration from other Astro owners. It can be either simple or extravagant. Some people are looking to maximize camping space with the capabilities of having 4 people ...
by kenny johnson
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
Topic: G80 in 2000 Astro LS 2wd w/towing package?
Replies: 1
Views: 3423

G80 in 2000 Astro LS 2wd w/towing package?

I bought an Astro with hopes of converting it to 4x4. But it seems very costly to change the 2wd to 4wd. I might just stick to 2wd with a lift if this one has the g80 in the rear. Also, What is the gear ratio of this 2wd?