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BRAKES
FROM STOCK TO WILD, BRAKE ISSUES AND UPGRADES GO HERE.
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by MountainManJoe View the latest post
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:24 pm
STEERING
ANYTHING TO DO WITH STEERING, FROM STOCK TO RACK AND PINION UPGRADES
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Last post Re: Ball joint bolts too large
by MountainManJoe View the latest post
Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:29 am
SUSPENSION
FROM FIBERGLASS MONOLEAFS TO AIR BAGS, STOCK HEIGHT TO BODY SLAMMED, EVERYTHING EXCEPT LIFTS GO HERE.
Subforum: Lifting & Lowering
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Last post Re: Astro Safari Lift Kits (w…
by Astrophysics View the latest post
Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:34 pm
WHEELS
FROM STOCK 15" STEELIES TO WILD 24" WHEELS, THEY GO HERE.
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by blinkibus View the latest post
Fri May 03, 2019 11:11 pm
TIRES
HAVE A TIRE QUESTION? LIKE YOUR TIRES AND WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW? NEED TO KNOW IF THEY WILL FIT? POST IT HERE.
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Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:19 pm

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It is just shocking!!!

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:54 am
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by okie1 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:26 am

Okay, my KYB shocks have been on for about 8-9 years & I am beginning to feel they need replaced. These shocks have been fine & trouble free, just...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:54 am
Steering, missing suspension, and oil leaks

Last post by WE7X « Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:09 pm
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by WE7X » Thu May 10, 2018 10:35 am

I recently had a new steering box installed and the sloppy steering, is MUCH improved; but is now a bit stiff, and self centering does not happen....

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Last post by WE7X
Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:09 pm
Front end rebuild...am I crazy?

Last post by sc-surfer « Thu Jun 27, 2019 4:15 pm
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by sc-surfer » Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:18 pm

Parts are on the way to do a complete front end rebuild. Will include pulling upper and lower control arms for new bushings and ball joints, wheel...

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Last post by sc-surfer
Thu Jun 27, 2019 4:15 pm
HELP??? Crunching Noises front right wheel AWD

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:02 am
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by kentek » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:24 pm
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Not sure if I'm posting in the right place, Hope so!

HELP??? Crunching Noises front right wheel AWD

When I drive the Van slowly I hear a crunching...
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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:02 am
Recommendations for 2-3" Lift? - 92 Astro AWD EXT

Last post by Astrophysics « Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:05 am
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by x92560 » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:13 am

What brand/model of lift kit do you recomend for a 1992 Astro AWD EXT? I would like to go up 2-3 . I have never done a lift kit before. Is there...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:05 am
Missing jack

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:52 pm
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by WE7X » Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:27 pm

Jack crossover sources?
Not sure if this is the correct forum for such a odd question...but..
Does anybody know what other GM models may use the...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:52 pm
2003 safari largest tires 2" lift

Last post by WE7X « Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:29 pm
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by tstol » Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:08 am

I posted the following on off-road as well...

Hey ya'll,

I'm SURE this topic has been beaten to death. This is my first forum and I couldn't get...

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Last post by WE7X
Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:29 pm
Bump stop part number

Last post by AstroWill « Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:32 pm
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by budinthemud11 » Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:18 pm

Okay I'm a little confused on the bump stop part #. I have a 1998 rwd astro van. According to gm website the 2000-2005 vans have the #15152251 with...

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:32 pm
AWD swap for Astro-based RV?

Last post by ball « Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:25 pm
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by ball » Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:22 pm

OK, so this idea is out of left field, but here it goes.

There is an old (87) Astro-based RV for sale semi-locally. It's stripped and needs a lot of...

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Last post by ball
Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:25 pm
05 Rear Sag

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:22 pm
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by dkitch » Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:07 am

05 astro cargo van carry a lot of tools for work installed Helwig helper but didn't work still bottoms out should I add a leaf or two thanks for help!

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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:22 pm
Source front sway bar bushing kit

Last post by Stroverlander « Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:10 pm
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by RINNY » Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:00 pm

I need to source a front sway bar bushing and link bushing kit. Would like to go with ac delco if possible

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Last post by Stroverlander
Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:10 pm
Moog Heavy Duty Idler Arms Part #'s

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:30 pm
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by astroshepawd » Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:50 pm

Hi Guys, just a quicky, does anyone know the part #'s for Moog HD Idler arms, 98 awd required.
I seem to think there are/were some options? Or a link...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:30 pm
body mounted spare tire holder

Last post by madmatt « Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:52 pm
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by Moreforles » Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:09 am
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this is probably covered in another thread, but does anyone know if the body mounted spare tire holder on the Chevy Blazer would fit an astro/safari...
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Last post by madmatt
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:52 pm
Spare Tire Anchored by Hitch Receiver

Last post by remy « Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:11 pm

by remy » Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:11 pm

:canuk: spare_up.png
See the video:

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Last post by remy
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:11 pm
front and rear bump stop availability

Last post by LaGrasta « Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:44 am
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by LaGrasta » Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:29 pm

My rear bump stops have literally crumbled away and one of my front stops is chunked as well. I jumped online at Autonzone and found it difficult to...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:44 am
22-1195HD questions

Last post by bunce1260 « Wed May 13, 2015 11:11 am
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by bunce1260 » Sat May 09, 2015 6:00 pm

I'd hate to count the number of hours I've spent reading about springs. But I think I've come to a conclusion on what I want.

I was initially going...

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Last post by bunce1260
Wed May 13, 2015 11:11 am
Crazy deal on brakes

Last post by caliban « Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:11 pm
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by caliban » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:00 pm

Seems like an amazing deal. I just ordered these. Perhaps the collective wisdom here has something to counter these thoughts. If so, let's hear it!...

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Last post by caliban
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:11 pm
Removing door from salvage van.

Last post by The Mack « Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:21 pm
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by The Mack » Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:11 pm

I need to remove the passenger front door from a salvage van at the junk yard and was wondering what the best approach is as I know the spring is a...

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Last post by The Mack
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:21 pm
Any idiot can replace front shocks, WHy can't i?

Last post by Vanjoe « Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:00 am
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by Vanjoe » Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:20 am

Bent off top bolt, re=move thru bottom. Lignup new rubbers, crank down top nut until shaft turns, NOW WHAT? Jacked up side and got minimal access for...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:00 am
Torsion bar adjustment/replacement?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:08 am
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by arlon » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:44 am

My drivers bar adjusting bolt is all the way in while the passanger bolt is about 3/4 of travel.. Any thoughts on that? Can the bar be reindexed to...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:08 am
Advantage in flipping ball joint mounts (lifted AWD)

Last post by Wiley « Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:13 pm
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by arlon » Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:21 am

I see where a few people have mounted the ball joint under the A arm. What's the benefit of this? Doesn't too difficult. Just wondering if it would...

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Last post by Wiley
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:13 pm
Rear axle bump stops ?

Last post by VanGoGo « Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:47 pm
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by Harri » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:46 am

Long time no see...or hear 8-[ . I went to get van to inspection on monday and the man said that safari misses rear bump stops I went under to see...

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Last post by VanGoGo
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:47 pm
Brakes and Steering Issue

Last post by Rileysowner « Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:19 pm
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by Rileysowner » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:20 pm

I just returned from a great camping trip. The drive back was about 9 hours with several stops for food and restroom needs. When I got home I was...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:19 pm
Remove Vapor Evap Canister

Last post by Krank88 « Tue May 21, 2013 5:44 pm

by Krank88 » Tue May 21, 2013 5:44 pm

I need to remove the vapor canister so I can access the return power steering hose connection to the steering box. The nut on the hose that connects...

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Last post by Krank88
Tue May 21, 2013 5:44 pm
Full sized spare in the factory spare position; 04 Astro

Last post by WoodButcher « Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:40 pm
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by zx150 » Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:16 am

I've got an '04 Astro with 16 wheels and I just got a full sized spare, 215/70/R16. Can the full sized spare tire go where the donut spare goes? The...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:40 pm
Does your alignment effect your mpg. YES

Last post by JonnyAWD « Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:53 am

by JonnyAWD » Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:53 am

Just had alignment done after new ball joints and tires. I guess toe was out pretty bad even though it drove nice. - it rides so smooth now it feels...

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Last post by JonnyAWD
Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:53 am
Best way to level out my 04

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:24 pm
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by Vanboozin » Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:39 pm

I've had this van for a few weeks, it runs good and mpg is descent.
i put new tires on it the other day and the ride just got way better.
However the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:24 pm
Front Sway Bar,drive broken or drive removed?

Last post by Vanjoe « Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:37 am
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by Vanjoe » Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:01 pm

Need advice. I can't replace it right now. Would it be better to remove a broken front sway bar on rwd and drive without it? My concern is uneven...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:37 am
BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A 235/75-16, new to market

Last post by photo_van « Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:09 pm
Replies: 44
by LaGrasta » Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:26 pm
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I had America's Tire order these for me and they are pretty cool, ride nice and have the aggressive look I wanted. Plus, I couldn't afford to replace...
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Last post by photo_van
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:09 pm
idlers and ball joints

Last post by photo_van « Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:30 pm
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by gerrbear » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:50 am

just bought a 95 astro LT digital dash all the bells and whistles....1000$ 240k..kms....shop says i need idlers and upper ball joints...will install...

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Last post by photo_van
Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:30 pm
chatter vibration above 65mph, what is it?

Last post by LaGrasta « Sun May 20, 2012 8:10 am
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by LaGrasta » Thu May 03, 2012 2:13 pm
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Hey guys, can't figure this one out. I jump on the freeway and get up to speed and chatter begins so bad my rearview mirrors vibrate so bad I can't...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Sun May 20, 2012 8:10 am
Post ball joint/tie rod end alignment question

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:43 am
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by Wiley » Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:55 am

Hi, could you guys let me know what you think here. I only need to drive about 1 mile to the alignment shop but wanted to make sure that this is just...

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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:43 am
AWD Chassis joint lubrication

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:27 am
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by MountainManJoe » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:44 pm

I made a list for myself, and I thought I'd share it here too.

Steering linkage:
- Pitman arm to intermediate rod (x1)
- intermediate link to...

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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:27 am
Why not ball joint spacers.......

Last post by 1Gary « Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:00 pm
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by Snowgeek » Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:39 am
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As I have been researching suspension parts I see very few ball joint spacer conversations. It seams that Overland only recommends them if lifting 5...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:00 pm
airbags and 2" lift?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:24 am
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by arlon » Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:22 pm

Any real issues with installing airbags with a 2 lift? Haven't set things in there but it looks like I might need a slight spacer under the air...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:24 am
Got an alignment today, would like your thoughts

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:18 pm
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by Philly758 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:46 pm

I recently put new wheels/tires on my van. It's been about a year since my last alignment, so I figured it was a good idea to get one done,...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:18 pm
Rusty chassis, control arm,springs. Pics

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:25 am
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by Krank88 » Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:20 pm

I have recently been looking at the underside of my car that I have owned for 10 years and realize I have rust. Even though I am in a humid...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:25 am
Crack in control arm bracket (Pics)

Last post by Krank88 « Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:36 pm
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by Krank88 » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:50 pm

I finally looked under my van to see where it was leaking transmission fluid when I happened upon a crack in the frame bracket that holds the lower...

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Last post by Krank88
Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:36 pm
9 inchers on the rear??

Last post by 356redux « Sat May 28, 2011 9:48 am
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by s10-den » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:37 pm

I searched and didnt see anything.Has anyone seen the astro van in the sport truck magazine in one of the adds?its a white cargo with the perfect...

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Last post by 356redux
Sat May 28, 2011 9:48 am
In a Jamb? New trick for dealing with torssion keys.

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue May 10, 2011 4:52 am
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by rastafari03 » Mon May 09, 2011 9:25 am

I've pulled my keys three times now and without the special $140.00 tool and bending the crap out of two C-clamps. This method puts me at ease and...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue May 10, 2011 4:52 am
Engine Driven Compressor

Last post by SSAstro « Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:38 pm
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by SSAstro » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:28 pm
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Who on here converted the a/c compressor over to an edc to use for air tools i want to try it on my 96 for the suspension but i can't find the write...
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Last post by SSAstro
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:38 pm
Overlands torsion keys? To LARGE!!

Last post by rastafari03 « Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:48 am

by rastafari03 » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:48 am

Anyone know what up with OVL'S torsion keys that came with the 4 lift. I have an '03 and the new keys are way to big for the stock bars.

Do they...

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Last post by rastafari03
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:48 am
Adding leaf springs

Last post by Kidhauler « Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:35 pm
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by byacey » Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:05 pm

I have a 97 safari AWD that I use for service. I have about 500 pound of cargo in the back at all times, and there is only about 1 inch of clearance...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:35 pm
Show me a lifted van WITHOUT the bumper relocation brackets

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:15 pm
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by OKflyboy » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:32 pm

I'm getting ready to order my stuff from OLV to lift my van 2 . I'm still on somewhat of a budget, so I'm looking at ways to cut cost without...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:15 pm
Is bumper relocation kit cosmetic, or safety related?

Last post by loopie « Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:27 pm
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by Wiley » Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:29 am

Hi, I purchased a 2004 AWD Astro and am going to go with a 2 inch lift from Overland. I see people here get the bumper relocation kit, but wanted to...

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Last post by loopie
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:27 pm
Free E Brake cable bracket - On YOUR van!

Last post by rlsllc « Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:03 am
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by Lumpy » Thu May 27, 2010 6:12 pm

I noticed, while under my 89, that there was a second parking brake cable
bracket under there, not being used. You know that little L shaped bracket...

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Last post by rlsllc
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:03 am
Test Lifting 0-2-4 inch with pics

Last post by astrozam « Tue May 11, 2010 7:23 pm
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by Lumpy » Wed May 05, 2010 6:33 pm

I took a bunch of photos of my 89 on the driveway at
stock,
2 lift and
4 lift.

Simply put them up on jack stands for the photos. Nothing done to the...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue May 11, 2010 7:23 pm
Something bent in a YEEHAW trip to the swamp

Last post by 1996astro « Sun May 09, 2010 8:25 am
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by 1996astro » Sat May 08, 2010 2:14 pm

So heres the deal, Story first (short version) went out to the swamp and sunk the van... Got the van out and did the YEEHAW out of the ditch when...

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Last post by 1996astro
Sun May 09, 2010 8:25 am
Opinion please. . .

Last post by madslammer « Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:48 pm
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by madslammer » Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:51 pm
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Looking for some new rims for my 97 Astro. . .
I came across these at a local Shop. . .

On this Van. . .

What do you think?

The ones on the...
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Last post by madslammer
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:48 pm
check this out please

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:28 am
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by markinnh » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:46 am

Good morning Mark,

Thank you for your interest in our Detroit Speed & Engineering products. We do offer a DSE 600 steering gearbox upgrade used...

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Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:28 am

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