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by SSAstro
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Engine Driven Compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 13320

Re: Engine Driven Compressor

yes it works great until you forget to oil it i found a sanden compressor that replaces the stock one that is way more reliable and i have had it for two years now
by SSAstro
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: 96 astro knocking
Replies: 0
Views: 1611

96 astro knocking

alright i havent been on in a while but i really need some help the astro finally died at 275,000 miles but with all the money i have sunk into it i dont want to junk it im pretty sure it has at least two main bearings shot. my question is has anyone had any luck with just replacing the bearings in ...
by SSAstro
Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Shock mounts when bagging the front?
Replies: 6
Views: 2618

Re: Shock mounts when bagging the front?

the hole right under the bag is where they were originally
by SSAstro
Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Shock mounts when bagging the front?
Replies: 6
Views: 2618

Re: Shock mounts when bagging the front?

here ya go thats the left front i did the same on the right front they still rub with the wheel at full lock i had them mounted different when i first did them and had no turning radius so i moved them back on the control arm wherethey are now and re welded the upper mount http://i181.photobucket.co...
by SSAstro
Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Shock mounts when bagging the front?
Replies: 6
Views: 2618

Re: Shock mounts when bagging the front?

do you still need some pics if so i can take some of mine i moved mine to the outside of the control arms straight up and down to keep tire rub down
by SSAstro
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Custom
Topic: Project Astrolade
Replies: 125
Views: 56587

Re: Project Astrolade

what size airlines are you using if its 1/2" i would like to know how fast the front comes up mine has 3/8" all around and the rear flies up at 200 psi but the front takes forever to come up and i'm debating on 1/2" valves with 5/8" airline thanks in advance
by SSAstro
Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Scored !!1999 AWD Comcast Van Cheap !!!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 14005

Re: Scored !!1999 AWD Comcast Van Cheap !!!!!

do you still have the taillights and the passenger side taillight pocket and the mirrors let me know and a price
by SSAstro
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: I didn't know about this
Replies: 16
Views: 6734

Re: I didn't know about this

The one thing that is so true is the pro-line of tools is certainly alot different than the ones a homeowner buys.They are made to fit into your hands for 8hrs a day.They are made to fit into places where most tools wouldn't.Some can throw stones at the brand names costing so much and it being only...
by SSAstro
Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Engine Driven Compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 13320

Re: Engine Driven Compressor

yeah i already had one for the electric compressors but they still get water in em i've got a drain that i open every couple of days
by SSAstro
Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:00 am
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Engine Driven Compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 13320

Re: Engine Driven Compressor

oh btw thank you guys for helping on this everyone else i had asked said it would never work and i don't like the word never so thank you again
by SSAstro
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: I didn't know about this
Replies: 16
Views: 6734

Re: I didn't know about this

i'll post apic later of one that i bought for about 80 bucks at napa for tie rods and idler arms that i have used more than enough its a really great tool to have
by SSAstro
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Engine Driven Compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 13320

Re: Engine Driven Compressor

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x71/ericheslin/0309091751.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x71/ericheslin/0309091752.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x71/ericheslin/downsized_0309091752a.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x71/ericheslin/0309091752b.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com...
by SSAstro
Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Custom
Topic: Project Astrolade
Replies: 125
Views: 56587

Re: Project Astrolade

oh and one other thing i thought of the oil pan sits lower than the frame on these so be careful when dragging or cruising low you take the drain plug right off heres mine from last year i didnt to a friend and ended up getting towed home in 0 degrees last winter http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...
by SSAstro
Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Custom
Topic: Project Astrolade
Replies: 125
Views: 56587

Re: Project Astrolade

i used myself the suicide doors kit http://www.suicidedoors.com/rear-airbag-kits/behind-and-under-axle-complete-kits/behind-and-under-axle-complete-kit-w-slam-spec-1 but the best way on these is a reverse triangulate 4-link if ur keeping the stock gas tank where it is the notch can be a simple one h...
by SSAstro
Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Engine Driven Compressor
Replies: 26
Views: 13320

Re: Engine Driven Compressor

ok i just finished up and everything works great the edc is faster than i had expected and it fills both tanks rapidly i still have the two viairs connected to help it along but before it took almost 10 min to fill the tanks but now it takes about 5 min to fill and go ill take pics of it installed a...