Just bought a run-down (it's getting to be the type available?) 94 Astro conversion van because it has a high top, 2WD, and a power seat/bed. It's the smaller 2WD van I want for single-person, long-weekender use, which I consider my AWD 97 Safari too big for.. It reeks of cigarette smell. Can anyone...

Again, thanks for help guys. Being pressed for time and not desiring to work outside in sub-freezing weather on a job I wasn't sure I have the tools for, I found a new shaft at a flaps for about $75.00 and a mechanic working in his residence garage who charged me $150. Most shops wanted $250-300 + t...

Thanks for replies. Repair boot, quickboot? Where? I have only been able to find one and it isn't a split boot (like old vw swing axle boots) that can be installed without taking the axle out. I agree in the case of having to remove the existing shaft to slide new boot on that just installing a repl...

Newby here with new (to me) 96 AWD Safari. It has a completely severed (2 pieces) inner boot on right front driveshaft. I have two questions: 1) do I have to disconnect the right upper ball joint (and maybe the shock absorber) to remove and replace the driveshaft with a rebuilt shaft from the local ...