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Sticky Lowering your 2WD astro/safari

Last post by sixsix « Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:35 pm
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by Someone » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:54 pm

the lowering of your 2WD Astro/Safari can be achieved a couple of ways or in combination. I reccomend using Belltech or DJM products as I have heard...

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Last post by sixsix
Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:35 pm
Sticky Home Brew Lift Kit 95 AWD

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:50 am
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by SnoDrtRider » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:32 pm
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I have the interior cleaned up and started on the mechanical work on the van.

To do list...
Idler Arms
Drivers Window Motor
Tailpipe
I sprayed down...
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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:50 am
S10 leaf springs

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:46 pm
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by H2OJoe » Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:56 am

Do you need to swap the S10 leaf springs with the rear facing forward when installing on an Astro? I thought I read that somewhere but don’t remember...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:46 pm
Astro Safari Lift Kits (what's available now?)

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:34 pm
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by astroshepawd » Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:32 am

Hi guys not been around here for ages and see that there is a new title above my head! Well done whoever for keeping the dream alive!
Just requiring...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:34 pm
Terrain Tough Xtreme Ball Joints for my lifted 95

Last post by akforceten « Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:55 am
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by akforceten » Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:11 pm

Since I,m regearing the lifted 95 van from 3.73 to 4.10 gears I decided to replace my ball joints. In my search, I found these on RockAuto.These ball...

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Last post by akforceten
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:55 am
Rear shock re mount

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:45 pm
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by nonhog » Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:46 pm

Sorry if I missed it. :)
Is there a best guess as to redrilling shock mounts.
As in length vs. lift?
2 lift equals 2 higher hole?
Just wanted to be...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:45 pm
Journeys Off Road has a 3-5" lift kit with 3" pucks and long

Last post by sc-surfer « Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:48 pm
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by Astrophysics » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:36 am

Hi ,

The JOR site is worth a look. Journeys Off Road is in Az.

There 3 pucks and longer steering shaft sounds very good. As does their rear shackle...

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Last post by sc-surfer
Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:48 pm
DIY lift kit 2003 Safari

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:23 pm
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by Marktainium » Sun May 13, 2012 4:23 pm
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When you get an uneasy feeling before you place an order from a retail supplier sometimes it's better to do more research and do it yourself. Result?...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:23 pm
1999 AWD Astro LS 3" DIY Lift Build

Last post by costman13 « Sun May 13, 2018 3:51 am
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by costman13 » Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:42 pm

So it begins...

Parts Purchased -
4 - M12-1.75 x 130mm class 10.9 hex head bolts
2 - M14-2.0 x 130mm class 10.9 hex head bolts
6 - 2 tall x 3 wide...

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Last post by costman13
Sun May 13, 2018 3:51 am
Can you lower an AWD Safari/Astro?

Last post by markinnh « Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:37 am
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by Mud96 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:20 pm

I want to purchase and lower a Astro/Safari.
Does anyone know if AWD's can be lowered?

Thanks

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Last post by markinnh
Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:37 am
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO LIFT 2002 AWD

Last post by Wiley « Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:37 am
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by PatAus » Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:22 pm

Hello.

Need some advice here.. im wanting to lift my 2002 AWD either 2 or 4 using Overland Vans Kit.. So im just want to know with my particular...

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Last post by Wiley
Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:37 am
lifting a 91 AWD Tiger

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:55 pm
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by suntinez » Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:15 pm
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Long intro, then questions … I recently purchased a 1991 AWD Tiger XL based on the astro. I thought my first question here would be on my...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:55 pm
Lifting my new to me 95 safari on a budget and making it 4wd

Last post by akforceten « Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:09 am
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by akforceten » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:30 am
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I just saved this 1995 GMC Safari van from the crusher. It has a blown engine which i'm replacing.
My plan is to replace engine an to lift the van...
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Last post by akforceten
Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:09 am
Suspension lift

Last post by Stroverlander « Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:30 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:34 pm

I have done the 2 body lift and the S-10 rear springs. Can any one think of a good reason why I shouldn't make a custom set of motor mounts to raise...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:30 pm
Current consesus on 4" lift with 30" tires?

Last post by Stroverlander « Mon May 18, 2015 5:14 pm
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by gabequest » Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:20 pm
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Hi everyone!
Its been a long time! And a longer time when considering IFS lifts since that one fateful day that I decided to go SAS with TROUBLE....
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Last post by Stroverlander
Mon May 18, 2015 5:14 pm
New 2003 AWD asto owner wants to lift

Last post by Stroverlander « Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:08 pm
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by RINNY » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:36 pm
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OK so I just purchased a 2003 with 110,000 on it . Solid vehicle. I want to lift it enough to run Hummer h3's with 31 or more preferably 33 tires. So...
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Last post by Stroverlander
Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:08 pm
Will lifting front only by 2" on my 04 RWD Affect pinion ?

Last post by mdmead « Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:06 pm
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by Vanboozin » Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:18 pm
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My van has quite the Rake as the rear end sits much higher, i would like to put the front end pucks in there
to level things out some and maybe add...
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Last post by mdmead
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:06 pm
PS: have you checked your rubbers??

Last post by Slicky « Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:06 pm
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by LAZ 1 » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:58 pm
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When I did the DIY 2 body block lift, a couple of my rubber lower body mount cushions were a bit beat up. Has anyone priced the stock replacement...
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Last post by Slicky
Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:06 pm
Another Overland Vans Lift Installed - but need help!

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:45 am
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by Herbie » Mon May 23, 2011 10:38 am
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OK, I finally took a couple of days off work to get my Overland 4 lift (mostly) installed. I was working around a sick kid on a sloped driveway on...
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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:45 am
Steering shaft question on a 2" lift

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:21 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:43 am

Just ordered 3+1 leaf pack for 94 S-10 blazer. Went with Blazer bundle due to the fact that I pack my van full of Boy Scouts and pull a trailer so I...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:21 pm
lift options?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:14 pm
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by scarecrow » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:08 pm
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hey yall i have a 95 AWD i want to run 31s which i know atleast i will need 4 inches of lift. and my 95 has the steel leaf springs and the 36in...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:14 pm
Gen 1 subframe lift, moving front bumper up ideas

Last post by tinworm « Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:10 pm
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by tinworm » Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:20 pm

Ive got an 89 astro with a 3.5 inch subframe lift to fit a non stock motor.

For a while ive been driving around with the bumper just bolted to the...

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Last post by tinworm
Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:10 pm
QUICK question to guys w/lifted vans

Last post by unrreal « Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:13 pm
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by unrreal » Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:07 am
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hi guys i got a 99 awd with a 3 body lift front and back, im getting ready to put some 31 tires on my rig and i have not yet cranked my t-bars, my...
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Last post by unrreal
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:13 pm
One last leaf spring question

Last post by kjay « Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:21 am

by kjay » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:21 am

Hello all,

I've been pretty quick here since lifting the astro project went on the back burner for a while. That being said, I'm getting ready to...

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Last post by kjay
Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:21 am
torsion bar keys

Last post by photo_van « Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:44 am
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by skidrowpete » Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:22 pm
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have a 2002 awd astro van can get re indexed torsion bar keys from overland van has any one tried indexing stock keys
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Last post by photo_van
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:44 am
92 Astro Cargo Van Build

Last post by 19AstroMaryland « Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:22 pm
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by 19AstroMaryland » Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:32 pm

Hey Guys! just brought home a 1992 Astro in really nice shape i plan on lifting it around 5 inches! heres some pics of the day i brought it home,...

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Last post by 19AstroMaryland
Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:22 pm
Any solution for more front lift?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:25 am
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by nick. » Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:01 pm

So tonight as I was cutting my fan shroud and drilling my ebrake bracket in prep for throwing on my 2 spacers tomorrow, I decided to crank the t bars...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:25 am
S-10 spring install question..overload leaf or no?

Last post by Red sled « Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:46 pm
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by Red sled » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:27 pm

I just received my new S-10 springs and have a question on leaving the overload leaf on or not.
Will it fit in the original spring bucket and do I...

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Last post by Red sled
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:46 pm
Ball Joint Relocation

Last post by JonnyAWD « Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:43 pm
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by SnoDrtRider » Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:16 pm

Sorry I tried a search for this but came up more confused...

To relocate the upper Ball Joints on a 95 AWD do I need any spacers? Looks like I can...

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Last post by JonnyAWD
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:43 pm
2" Overland Lift- Merry Christmas Astro!

Last post by H2OJoe « Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:02 pm
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by AstroWyo » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:31 am

After about 8 years of gawking at lifted vans on the forum and asking lots of questions, finally did it. :guitar: It all came to a head when my 75k...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:02 pm
Lift kit

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:42 am
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by Mark C. » Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:26 pm

Alright I am fishin,maybe this topic has been covered,if so I appologise. Has anyone tried making an s-10 or 1500 suspension lift work on the front...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:42 am
How bad does a 2" lift effect fuel economy?

Last post by jerrett « Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:52 am
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by jerrett » Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:17 pm

Anyone ever done any testing on this, or have any observations? Also curious on the impact on handling, not that it's great to begin with.. but does...

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Last post by jerrett
Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:52 am
Positive camber solutions?

Last post by photo_van « Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:32 pm
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by littlevanman » Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:15 pm
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'97 AWD. Wondering if anyone has any tips on fixing positive camber on my 4 OLV lift. I had the alinement shop remove the knockouts. The guy at the...
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Last post by photo_van
Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:32 pm
lift block directionality?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:41 am
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by thegreenmachine » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:27 am

title says is all. what direction do the lift blocks face? fat end forward facing or rear facing?

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:41 am
Multiple body spacers

Last post by H2OJoe « Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:53 am
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by H2OJoe » Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:42 am

Anyone use multiple body spacers to raise the front end, i.e. using two 2 spacers for a 4 lift instead of 2 spacers and torquing the torsion bars?
I...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:53 am
Homemade shackle lift

Last post by krsowles « Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:04 am
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by krsowles » Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:41 am

Anyone remove the shackles from back of leaf springs and lengthen them? More importantly, can anyone remind me why I shouldn't? Want to lift van 2-3...

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Last post by krsowles
Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:04 am
What exactly do the bushing under the overland spacers do?

Last post by Wiley « Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:57 am
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by Wiley » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:24 am

Are these just to prevent the squeaks? I lost a spacer (have it though) and as you can see my bushings are in rough shape. I want to jack up the van...

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Last post by Wiley
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:57 am
How much should I pay for a 2 inch lift install

Last post by Wiley « Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:34 pm
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by Wiley » Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:35 am

Obviously you guys would generally do it yourself, so what do you think a fair price is for me? I know it should take a 3-5 hours, sounds pretty...

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Last post by Wiley
Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:34 pm
THIS WEEKEND. Things to do when lifting.

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sat May 19, 2012 4:33 am
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by MountainManJoe » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:36 am
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I finally have a free weekend and an extra pair of hands to help me install an overland 4 lift tomorrow. (rear springs, subframe spacer blocks,...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat May 19, 2012 4:33 am
4" lift ,31s w/ 4.10 what mpg`s?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:04 pm
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by scarecrow » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:54 pm

ive been thinking about getting and building another awd astro i miss my old 95. for those of you running a 98-04 astro with 31 tires and 4.10 or...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:04 pm
Emergency Brake Bracket replacement

Last post by H2OJoe « Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:36 pm
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by H2OJoe » Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:34 am

I installed the Overland 2 lift yesterday and everything went pretty smoothly but I cannot figure out how to remove the old emergency brake cable...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:36 pm
SUNDAY I GET AN EXTRA 2"!

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:39 pm
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by DorisTheFunkasaurus » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:31 am
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So I've been driving my new big white conversion for almost a month. Have discovered a few little issues (no heat! replaced the thermostat, next is...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:39 pm
Can I do a 2 inch lift without using the Overland Vans kit?

Last post by atomizer « Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:57 pm
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by atomizer » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:21 pm

Hey everyone,
I'm new to this forum and have a lift question. My van is a 99 GMC Safari AWD. Is it possible to get 2 inches of lift using something...

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Last post by atomizer
Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:57 pm
03 Safari 4" OLV Lift Install

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:18 pm
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by papagreen75 » Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:48 pm
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So I started out the day planning to R&R upper and lower ball joints. After finishing only the drivers side upper, I changed my course. I figured the...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:18 pm
How much lift is on my new to me Astro?

Last post by Dwanker « Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:53 pm
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by Dwanker » Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:01 pm
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What are the mods that I can do for handling? every thing is new from steering box to the tires!Does rear sway bar help?
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Last post by Dwanker
Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:53 pm
best way to gain additional inch on OVL 2in lift?

Last post by photo_van « Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:47 pm
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by slim724 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:42 am
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just looking for ideas on the best way to gain an additional inch or 2 on my van which already has an Overlands van 2in body lift, my main concern is...
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Last post by photo_van
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:47 pm
Longer break lines?

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:12 pm
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by littlevanman » Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:45 pm

I am about to install a 4 OLV lift on my 97 awd. Before I do, I want to have everything ready and waiting.
Will I need longer flexible break lines...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:12 pm
4" Lift

Last post by photo_van « Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:28 am
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by photo_van » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:15 pm

I've gotten so much off this forum, thought I'd try and give a little back. I don't have a lot to offer, but here's my .02 on the lift. I've been...

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Last post by photo_van
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:28 am
4" OLV Kit on the way - ball joints, other suspension issue?

Last post by Herbie « Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:38 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:36 am

OK, after nearly two plus years of research, waiting, and building out other aspects of my van, I finally pulled the trigger on the Overland Vans 4...

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Last post by Herbie
Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:38 pm
Overland Lifts ???

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:23 pm
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by rastafari03 » Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:55 am
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Hmmm....My question for you all is, what is up with Overland lifts? I know they have been purchased by Gerald and relocated to (Canada?) I know they...
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Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:23 pm

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