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by eatyourlungs
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Anyone have beds in your van?
Replies: 41
Views: 101426

Re: Anyone have beds in your van?

i will tomorrow, since ill finally have some free time
by eatyourlungs
Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Anyone have beds in your van?
Replies: 41
Views: 101426

Re: Anyone have beds in your van?

i copied arlons bed when i built mine and it works awesome. the whole thing hides behind my rear seat and is hinged on the top so that i can use it to store my tools/blankets/sleeping bags/food or whatever
by eatyourlungs
Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: 5 inch astro lift for under $300
Replies: 12
Views: 7904

Re: 5 inch astro lift for under $300

yeah i did have to do a little trimming up front...it wasnt much though. i used a $10 die grinder from harbor freight and a cut off wheel to just follow the wheel well line down the bumper a little. the tires are firestone destination AT 30x9.5/15 so they are actually only 29.5 inches tall. i was ab...
by eatyourlungs
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: 5 inch astro lift for under $300
Replies: 12
Views: 7904

5 inch astro lift for under $300

So I finally got around to lifting my van..bought a pair of s-10 springs for the rear for $200 after shipping, 2 inch body spacers from summit racing for $36 and body bolts from fastenal for $30. from the center of each fender the original ride height was about 27.5 inches at each wheel after the li...
by eatyourlungs
Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

Re: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper

also, i just took a look at my RPO sticker and it indicates gt4, g80. so 3.73 gears with gov-loc, correct?
by eatyourlungs
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: OFFICIAL MEMBERS RIDES PICTURE THREAD*see note on first post
Replies: 132
Views: 92176

Re: OFFICIAL MEMBERS RIDES PICTURE THREAD*see note on first

just bought a 2000 awd with 140k miles for $2800 in denver
by eatyourlungs
Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

Re: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper

so i just picked up my astro. 2000 awd, high top, 140,000 miles. new transfer case. all seems to be as hoped. got it for $2800
by eatyourlungs
Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

Re: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper

i scaled the van to fit interior cargo dimension listed at http://www.vanx.org/chevy-astro.html which suggests: Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) 153.6 Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 127.8 Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 52.7 Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 51.9 so if these numbe...
by eatyourlungs
Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

New member here, with a 3d model of an astro camper

hey all! i have been lurking on these pages for a while now and figured i should register and make an appearance. i recently moved to boulder, colorado and currently drive a mid 90s bmw. i know this will likely be sufficient for around town driving in the winter, but i dont want to just have somethi...