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by spug
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Vibes
Replies: 2
Views: 2305

Vibes

Just finished my 2" lift on 2000 2wd Astro with shackles in the rear and am getting some vibrations from the shaft. Have any of you guys had to shim it with just 2 inches? If so, what shims did you get? I still have to check my u-joints and stuff also but I got a funny feeling that aint it. Tha...
by spug
Sun Oct 09, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD
Replies: 81
Views: 93832

Re: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD

What did you torque the subframe mount bolts to? Just finished but need to torque 'em.
by spug
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 4
Views: 3688

Re: Shackles

Got it. Shackles came in today and they look good to me. Lift is goin' on this weekend. Thanks for the input!
by spug
Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 4
Views: 3688

Re: Shackles

Cool, thanks. What do you have to bend? I just ordered them by the way.
by spug
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 4
Views: 3688

Shackles

Alright, I found some shackles and they are listed for Astro/Safari '84-'06 but I have an option for 3" or 3.5" and my springs are 2.5' wide! I have a 2000 2wd Astro. Seems weird but are the measurments to the outside of the actual shackle, if so then I am seeing 3". HELP! Need to ord...
by spug
Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Overland Vans???
Replies: 17
Views: 10322

Re: Overland Vans???

Just one e-mail and a bunch of phone calls and for some reason I can't get through.
by spug
Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD
Replies: 81
Views: 93832

Re: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD

Cool deal man. Thanks.
by spug
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Lifting & Lowering
Topic: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD
Replies: 81
Views: 93832

Re: Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD

Just making sure before I order that all the links you provided for the front components are correct, right? Thanks for all the details here. Helped out a TON! :supz:
by spug
Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Overland Vans???
Replies: 17
Views: 10322

Re: Overland Vans???

Very true. So, I found some blocks and bolts but does anybody remember where the link to those shackles from Auto Zone was? Or any other shackles for that matter?
by spug
Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Overland Vans???
Replies: 17
Views: 10322

Re: Overland Vans???

Thanks for the input doyoulikeithere. I feel the same way. A company that is that hard to get a hold of makes me a little wary. I am a new Astro owner and am trying really hard not to get too crazy but it's tough. I have built a bunch of Jeeps in the past so needless to say I tend to go a little ove...
by spug
Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Overland Vans???
Replies: 17
Views: 10322

Re: Overland Vans???

Sorry 'bout that, I forgot to delete the other one. So is Gerald still the owner?
by spug
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Overland Vans???
Replies: 17
Views: 10322

Overland Vans???

Hey all! Does anyone have any idea what's up with Overland? I have been trying to contact them via e-mail at Gerald@overlandvans and no reply. I tried calling the number on the site and no go either. Does anyone have any contact info. or know of another 2" kit like their's that I can get for my...