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by GrinderBeatUdown
Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:14 am
Forum: Axle swap
Topic: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD
Replies: 72
Views: 93232

Re: Solid Axle Swap into a 1998 Astro AWD

Do you have any more pics of the front end, specifically where the shocks were mounted etc. I am thinking about this since I have a donor vehicle but did you use the stock tranny and transfer case? I basically want to get rid of the torsion bar setup..;)
by GrinderBeatUdown
Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:43 am
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: AWD and Rear Wheel drive
Replies: 3
Views: 3275

Re: AWD and Rear Wheel drive

So I could use ANY awd box on mine? May be a different ratio though?
by GrinderBeatUdown
Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: AWD and Rear Wheel drive
Replies: 3
Views: 3275

AWD and Rear Wheel drive

Is there a difference between a rear wheel drive and awd steering box? Other than the pitman arm....They look the same.
by GrinderBeatUdown
Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: Need help with steering
Replies: 2
Views: 2443

Re: Need help with steering

I did that for about 1 and a half hours. The dealer said to do it with the van not running and the front jacked up..Did it and it got rid of the turning on its own, but when I drive down the road it is hard to turn. It's kinda hard to explain. Just doesn't feel right. I can get a box out of a 98 AWD...
by GrinderBeatUdown
Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: Need help with steering
Replies: 2
Views: 2443

Need help with steering

I have a 95 Safari AWD and recently replaced steering box. It doesn't seem right. Kinda hard to turn one way but only when driving. When I first installed it, it would turn one way or the other on it's own while idling. How do I know what the original steering box is supposed to be..Is there a seria...
by GrinderBeatUdown
Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Need help with dome lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1830

Need help with dome lights

I couldn't find an answer to this anywhere. My dome lights are not working. 1995 Safari awd. There is power going to both sides of the dome light, the map lights are fine. But it appears that when you flick the switch one of the live wires switches off to make it work...sounds like a crappy system t...