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by knucklehead
Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD
Replies: 72
Views: 93131

Re: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD

ok awesome info Lifted and if i can ask for some more... i am still working on my solid axle swap trying to figure out the geometry to make sure i get it right the first time and i originally wanted to use these shocks i could get a good deal on which are rancho 5000 with 13" of travel so i was...
by knucklehead
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD
Replies: 72
Views: 93131

Re: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD

ok i know its been a while since a post on this one but i re-read it for the hundredth time and i gotta ask what kind of leaf springs you used in the rear with how long of a shackle? also did u flip the shackle so it was pointing down or left it pointing up? one more thing how many inches of travel ...
by knucklehead
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Secret garage
Replies: 11
Views: 3285

Re: Secret garage

so what happens when the lift breaks and there is no other way to get to the cars?
by knucklehead
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.
Replies: 26
Views: 11132

Re: Light bar for front bumper to mount fog or driving lights.

any updated pics of the light bar like a full frontal if your not too shy for the type of photot that is.
by knucklehead
Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: I built my own spare tire mount
Replies: 17
Views: 6946

Re: I built my own spare tire mount

any finished product pics or did u scrap the idea by now?
by knucklehead
Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: WHO ARE WE?? - Post your ugly mug
Replies: 255
Views: 161375

Re: WHO ARE WE?? - Post your ugly mug

ok i just finished reading this whole thing took about an hour and i figured its my turn
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by knucklehead
Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: 1988 Safari given a second life this time its 4X4
Replies: 4
Views: 5051

Re: 1988 Safari given a second life this time its 4X4

Lifted - do i need the electrical connector hooked up then or can i leave it? also there is 2 tubes on it as well that im not familar with. and thanks for the info on the transfer case i wasnt sure what kind it was. as for the rear axle i am using a 14 bolt for the front it is a 10 bolt passenger si...
by knucklehead
Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: Another 98 Astro solid axle swap
Replies: 39
Views: 25351

Re: Another 98 Astro solid axle swap

thanks for the speedy reply and glad to hear ur doin good. its too bad about ur van but i can totally understand.
by knucklehead
Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: 1988 Safari given a second life this time its 4X4
Replies: 4
Views: 5051

1988 Safari given a second life this time its 4X4

ok so i was looking on kijiji for a safari with a blown everything so i could v8 it and 4x4 it at the same time but came across one with a 350 in it already so i had to buy it instead. Damn!! so i get the van and plan to take my red 1989 safari off the road and 4x4 that instead but just as i plan to...
by knucklehead
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: Another 98 Astro solid axle swap
Replies: 39
Views: 25351

Re: Another 98 Astro solid axle swap

i just reread this one and it is now october so is the debt paid off are we going to see this thing come back to life? oh also did the van ever make it into the new shop ur friend had?
by knucklehead
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: NON-STOCK ENGINE SWAP
Topic: The V8 Club-a list of members
Replies: 65
Views: 35127

Re: The V8 Club-a list of members

i am a v8 powered safari owner but i recently drove it into the back of a mazda 6, it seems the gas pedal likes to stay down. so i am now driving my 89 safari instead while i pull the 350 from my 88 to rebuild it into a 383 then shove it into my 89. and oh im one of those young bucks bringing up the...
by knucklehead
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: still amazes me
Replies: 10
Views: 3881

Re: still amazes me

well its not much but i hauled a 10 foot trailer with 1000lbs of equipment in it while having a kayak on top of the trailer and the van and every seat full in the van with some people averaging over 200lbs each plus gear on top of them. my dad has taken both bench seats out and the front passenger s...
by knucklehead
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:37 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: My new "economical" ride....
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Re: My new "economical" ride....

ok i understand everyone rush to save a buck on gas BUT does the cost of your new toy the insurance and the cost of getting your licence if u didnt already have one plus gear to wear riding it offset the amount of gas you save driving it?
by knucklehead
Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Lifted Van Pics...
Replies: 170
Views: 140975

Re: Lifted Van Pics...

ok ive been on this site for a few months now and that is the first pic i have seen of lockdocs van. i have heard storys about it but first pic and i love it i NEED to see more and know more about this van please!
by knucklehead
Sun May 11, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Black LT AWD
Replies: 11
Views: 4279

Re: Black LT AWD

i got a question. how come you have so much heat issues you need the slotted rotors? and when you install them which way is the slot going to rotate?