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2003 AWD -- is this stock?

Last post by mmmalmberg « Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:27 pm
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by mmmalmberg » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:33 pm

New AWD owner. Just bought this from another member. Tires are 235/70/R16. It looks a little higher than stock from pictures I see online, is it? I'd...

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Last post by mmmalmberg
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:27 pm
LIFTED: Need help: Rolled Fenders vs Fender Flares

Last post by LAZ 1 « Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:33 pm
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by SilverBullet1997 » Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:48 am

Has anyone rolled their fenders on their lifted van, or just cut the sheet metal away and installed Fender Flares?

Getting some issues with the...

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Last post by LAZ 1
Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:33 pm
The Long Limp Down

Last post by T.Low « Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:38 pm
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by T.Low » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:27 pm
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Who can tell what's wrong with this picture?
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Last post by T.Low
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:38 pm
Astro on the Naches Wagon Trail

Last post by photo_van « Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:38 pm
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by T.Low » Sat Aug 16, 2014 4:56 pm

Hey guys, I hope this isn't bad form, but I really don't have time to resize pics, then out them onto a hosting site, then link them via photobucket,...

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Last post by photo_van
Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:38 pm
Astro and 21/2 truck

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:39 pm

by Astrophysics » Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:39 pm

Astro AWD next to 6 wheel drive 2 1/2 ton truck.

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:39 pm
Update

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm

by Captn. Crunch » Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm

So I checked the tracking number for the diff and its sitting eight miles away for the long weekend. That's alright because I have plenty to do with...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm
Skid plate fab and install

Last post by Stroverlander « Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:40 pm
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by photo_van » Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:12 pm

After breaking the oil pan on a rock the other day, it was time to quit procrastinating and build the skid plate. Living in a remote county the size...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:40 pm
Howling noise at hwy speed with 2 inch lift

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri May 09, 2014 8:55 pm
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by Slicky » Thu May 08, 2014 1:10 pm

As the subject says, I have experienced a howling noise coming from the front of the van while on the hwy with a bit of a cross wind. Has anyone else...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri May 09, 2014 8:55 pm
Anyone 3/4 or 1 ton an Astro for Tow Rig purposes?

Last post by Astrofarian « Sat May 03, 2014 2:31 pm
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by 99AstroMod » Sat May 03, 2014 1:18 pm

I have at my disposal a 1994 K2500 Diesel (essentially all 1 tone running gear, one leaf short of 1 ton!) I can use for some parts! Been knocking...

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Last post by Astrofarian
Sat May 03, 2014 2:31 pm
New Cooper Discoverer STmaxx all terrains

Last post by T.Low « Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:15 am
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by T.Low » Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:13 am

LT245/75 E16.

I've been researching for months.

I've owned at least 3 sets of BFG ATs over the last 25 yrs or so, and I don't remember any...

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Last post by T.Low
Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:15 am
Hi Lift jack and rock sliders

Last post by photo_van « Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:31 pm
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by photo_van » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:41 am
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So I got my wife a HiLift jack for Valentines Day, but she had no where to use it except over my head! So I installed some Trail Gear rock sliders...
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Last post by photo_van
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:31 pm
Finally got another one (pics)

Last post by astrovio « Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:09 am
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by paintfumes » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:13 pm

Sold my beloved 03 awd Astro early 2012 to buy the wife a newer full size Hi-top conversion van. As soon as it drove away I knew I made a mistake....

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Last post by astrovio
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:09 am
Vibration help

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:22 am
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by paintfumes » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:46 pm

So the new van has a vibration between 62-70ish. Doesn't do it at all above or below those speeds. Only vibrates on throttle and completely goes away...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:22 am
04 to 4x4? Which transfer case?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:55 am
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by arlon » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:55 pm

I have an 04 AWD and considering the swap to 2 speed transfer case. I've read so much on the swap. Some seem relatively simple and some seem quite...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:55 am
Corner Weight: SAS fine tuning

Last post by sin3kal « Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:35 am
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by gabequest » Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:24 pm

Yo Folks!
Hope all is well. My life....is all over the place.....but I'll have a good write up soon on the SAS radius arm PROCESS from the past few...

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Last post by sin3kal
Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:35 am
Extended intermediate steering shaft ?

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:27 pm
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by astroshepawd » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:08 pm

Hi guys, quick question to anyone who might know.
Is the extended intermediate steering shaft required for a 4 lift on a 98 van?

I am transferring...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:27 pm
Just finished a lift

Last post by jmschilling « Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:47 pm
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by jmschilling » Sun May 26, 2013 2:24 pm

I am new here and after reading several lift posts decided to do a 4 lift on my '96 2WD. Used pucks on the body and stock S-10 springs in the rear....

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Last post by jmschilling
Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:47 pm
5 inch astro lift for under $300

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu May 09, 2013 6:34 pm
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by eatyourlungs » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:42 pm

So I finally got around to lifting my van..bought a pair of s-10 springs for the rear for $200 after shipping, 2 inch body spacers from summit racing...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu May 09, 2013 6:34 pm
Know a good lift shop in Denver Colorado area?

Last post by Digger « Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:11 pm
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by Digger » Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:59 pm

As title says I am looking to hire a shop to lift my 94 astro awd. In colorado.

If anyone has recommendations please share before I just hit the...

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Last post by Digger
Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:11 pm
2012 - 2013 snowplowing thread

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:02 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:01 pm
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Here's the thread for this winters' plowing. Post up your snow plow/snow removal pics. You get bonus points if it's done with an Astro or Safari!...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:02 am
Astro's brother

Last post by Jinmajay « Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:17 am
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by Jinmajay » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:51 pm

here is the latest project.

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Last post by Jinmajay
Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:17 am
to b or not to b, awd vs 4wd

Last post by H2OJoe « Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:07 pm
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by sportbud » Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:57 pm

Hi guys, looking for advice.I have just aquired a 99 Cargo AWD with 3:73's and G80 .My plans are for a weekender to take to the beach for fishing.Can...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:07 pm
Summit Racing: 3x3 body spacers

Last post by Moe « Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:07 pm
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by Moe » Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:14 pm
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Just completed a paint job on my 95 Astro and getting ready to do a lift this month. I want to keep it as simple as possible and will source out most...
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Last post by Moe
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:07 pm
Lifted Van = Winning

Last post by kenny johnson « Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:25 pm
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by kenny johnson » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:53 pm

I bought this Astro in order to take an 8,000 mile road trip across the country with my best friends. I lifted it to safely get into primitive...

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Last post by kenny johnson
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:25 pm
Did a bit of a crawl today

Last post by JTalley « Tue May 08, 2012 7:12 am
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by JTalley » Thu May 03, 2012 10:13 am

I was unloading a bunch of stuff into a building with a friend of mine. There's one gate to get into the area, but it doesn't need a fence because...

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Last post by JTalley
Tue May 08, 2012 7:12 am
E rated tires offroad 29.4" fit under a 2" lift?

Last post by arlon « Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:24 am
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by arlon » Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:15 am

I'd really like to use E rated tires on this van but they are only available in 225/75/16, I was really hoping for 235/70/16 but would have to go...

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Last post by arlon
Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:24 am
Front end failures?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:51 pm
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by arlon » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:46 am

Is there any real problem with front end failure in the AWD vans? When I was doing the lift, I couldn't help but to notice how tiny the front diff...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:51 pm
shocks for slight lift?

Last post by arlon « Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:24 pm
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by arlon » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:23 pm
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Current shocks are shot. Any thoughts on shocks for a 2 lift? I assume I would be able to use all stock stuff. Not sure what's available for the...
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Last post by arlon
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:24 pm
Air bags?

Last post by arlon « Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:15 am
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by arlon » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:27 am

Anyone using Firestone air bags? I have a set on my truck and love the adjustability on demand that they provide. Was thinking of adding a set as my...

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Last post by arlon
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:15 am
Overland Vans???

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:20 pm
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by spug » Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:26 am
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Hey all! Does anyone have any idea what's up with Overland? I have been trying to contact them via e-mail at Gerald@overlandvans and no reply. I...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:20 pm
89 Astro mounted on 4x4 Blazer frame

Last post by krsowles « Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:38 am
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by badassastro » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:37 pm

This is a 1989 Astro, mounted on a 1978 Blazer K5 frame, I used to own.

pictu on page 3:

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Last post by krsowles
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:38 am
2" lift kit difficulty?

Last post by arlon « Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:16 pm
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by arlon » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:05 am

What's the difficulty level of doing the 2 lift on an AWD? I really don't think I need 4 , just want enough room for some tougher tires. The...

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Last post by arlon
Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:16 pm
diff ratios

Last post by Astro-SS-V8 « Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:39 am
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by hausdok » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:07 pm
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So I gotta replace the front diff on my 98. Need to find the ratio so I get the right one, found one of each ratio but need to be sure before i fire...
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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:39 am
Airing down article

Last post by astrozam « Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:00 pm
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by astrozam » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:40 pm

PDF article I came across....

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Last post by astrozam
Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:00 pm
I'd like to put a new rig together

Last post by Kidhauler « Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:52 pm
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by lblampman » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:00 pm

Greetings all,

I'm a new member here trying to learn about Astro and Safari vans (no kidding, eh? :)). Anyway, I've liked the doggone things for...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:52 pm
squirrely with lift

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:35 am
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by AstroWyo » Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:50 pm

I spoke with a tire shop mechanic today and he told me he worked on a lifted astro that was squirrely on the road, in fact, it was all over the road...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:35 am
Rough road roof rack, what NOT to do

Last post by willisworms « Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:58 pm
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by photo_van » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:37 pm
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Well, my owners manual said that the OEM rack is for tie down only , the max load to be distributed evenly on the roof runners. So I ignored that,...
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Last post by willisworms
Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:58 pm
Leaf springs

Last post by Moe « Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:50 am
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by Moe » Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:03 pm

I'm looking to do a 4 inch lift on my late 95' in the near future. My van has got the stock steel springs rather than the mono springs and I will...

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Last post by Moe
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:50 am
Intalled NP231C 4LO Range switch wiring

Last post by photo_van « Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:06 pm
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by 1996astro » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:37 pm
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Ok so I finally got all the parts I needed and I installed the NP231C. I also installed the front axle disconnect. Waiting for my driveshaft to be...
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Last post by photo_van
Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:06 pm
sagging front-end

Last post by rccarver « Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:27 pm
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by rccarver » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:42 pm

My 2004 Astro cargo AWD is 2 lower in front than in the rear. The rear has plenty of room for a size bigger tire but the front doesn't , plus I'd...

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Last post by rccarver
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:27 pm
Vibes

Last post by brokenwrench « Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:32 pm
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by spug » Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:45 am

Just finished my 2 lift on 2000 2wd Astro with shackles in the rear and am getting some vibrations from the shaft. Have any of you guys had to shim...

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Last post by brokenwrench
Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:32 pm
Shackles

Last post by spug « Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:05 am
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by spug » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:08 pm

Alright, I found some shackles and they are listed for Astro/Safari '84-'06 but I have an option for 3 or 3.5 and my springs are 2.5' wide! I have a...

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Last post by spug
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:05 am
Where to buy pitman arm

Last post by Kidhauler « Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:50 am
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by oldewrench » Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:12 pm

I have been trying to find a pitman arm for my 99 GMC AWD Safari with no luck. Does anyone have any part #'s? Suppliers? Thanks for the help.

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Last post by Kidhauler
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:50 am
Great A'Tuin Gets Tow Points, How I Did It!

Last post by ihatemybike « Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:21 pm
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by Great A'Tuin » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:26 pm

I've really been wanting some kind of tow point for the front end for a while now. The more we got out off the main roads, the more likely we are to...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:21 pm
what to look for in an AWD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:40 am
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by patgizz » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:04 am

with baby coming in april, i am attempting to save some money to buy another late 90's van. something in the $1500-2000 range, which around here can...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:40 am
Can a OLV 2" Lift contribute to X-fer case binding?

Last post by Logan « Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:28 pm
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by blinkibus » Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:14 pm

Hi folks,

2004 Chevy Astro AWD, 2 OLV lift, little bit of T-Bar crank, otherwise stock

To make a short story long:

Had transfer case replace a...

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Last post by Logan
Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:28 pm
Newbie with an important AWD purchase question!

Last post by Wiley « Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:00 pm
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by bluehornz01 » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:57 pm

Thanks for welcoming me to the site! I've seen some AWESOME stuff on here!!!

I've been stalking some of the AWD posts on here for awhile and I have...

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Last post by Wiley
Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:00 pm
Grumpy takes to the trails

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:09 am
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by ihatemybike » Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:30 pm

Had quite a bit of fun with my wife's Jeep group this weekend at the Badlands Off-Road Park located in Attica, IN. Grumpy did a lot better stock than...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:09 am
Installed a Skid Plate

Last post by loopie « Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:27 pm
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by Great A'Tuin » Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:19 pm

Here are some pics of the skid plate I built....

Thanks to LiftedAWDAstro for the plans! The transfer case on my 2000 was in the way and...

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Last post by loopie
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:27 pm
2003 awd astro

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:31 pm
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by HANKY14 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:08 pm

have 2003 astro awd..not sure if awd working properly...put van on blocks....started and put in drive... all wheels spin but you can stop both with...

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Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:31 pm

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