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by Sammysafety View the latest post
Mon May 06, 2024 4:56 pm
TRANSFER CASE
FROM AWD'S TO 2-SPEED MANUAL SHIFT, IF IT LINKS THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRONT AXLE, POST IT HERE.
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by Roadstar01 View the latest post
Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:53 pm
REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OR AXLE, IT GOES HERE.
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Last post Re: Differential gear ratios
by Bret Schmerker View the latest post
Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:58 pm
FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
THIS FORUM IS FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE 7.25" IFS FRONT DIFF, CV HALF SHAFTS AND FRONT DRIVE SHAFT.
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Last post Re: Detroit Axle hubs
by Captn. Crunch View the latest post
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:41 am
Axle swap
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Sticky Speedo/DRAC recalibration

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:09 pm
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by BLAZER » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:38 am

Bill, make this a sticky!!!!

Originally post on AS.com

Posted by Lockdoc on May 15 2006,3:31
Here is some of the info I used to recalibrate my...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:09 pm
What is correct front axle clearance

Last post by WoodButcher « Tue May 24, 2022 9:01 pm
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by Gio1967 » Fri May 20, 2022 9:15 am

I recently had a used transmission installed by a incompetent mechanic that decided to try to use spacers under my transfer case and grind down my...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Tue May 24, 2022 9:01 pm
1987 Astro Tiger 2wd To AWD/4x4

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:19 am
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by hburge » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:12 pm

Hey guys.

I Understand that there is a lot of information on this forum and others. A lot of the information i have found by spending hrs looking...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:19 am
Van locked up/died in parking spot

Last post by okie1 « Tue May 28, 2019 4:39 am
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by TheUnicorn » Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:41 pm
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Hi all,

I haven't come across something similar on here, in my admittedly-brief search.

99 AWD Astro, 130k miles. Front differential work 2 years...
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Last post by okie1
Tue May 28, 2019 4:39 am
Need recommendation for smoother drive

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:53 pm
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by tstol » Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:09 am

Hi everyone. I'm not sure this is the right place to post, so if it should go somewhere else please let me know. I installed 4 ProComp 3000 Shocks...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:53 pm
Help find replacement rear Driveshaft

Last post by SafariSoGood « Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:27 am
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by SafariSoGood » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:59 am

New to me 2004 safari awd vin 1GKEL19X44B500891

In Philadelphia PA

Needs needs a replacement rear driveshaft

Having a hard time sourcing OEM or...

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Last post by SafariSoGood
Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:27 am
AWD question

Last post by Snowgeek « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:03 pm
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by rlyoung » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:21 pm

2001 AWD

When I start forward on drive pavement, which wheels are initially propelling the car forward--a single rear wheel? I have an ex Hertz...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:03 pm
Encoder motor question

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:32 pm
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by Wetcoaster » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:25 am

Hi all

I've been coming here to research the replacement of the encoder motor on my 1999 Safari AWD

What I've learned is that the motor should not...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:32 pm
2002 Astro - Pre-bent brake lines - source ? Gas tank down?

Last post by amtrakjoe « Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:20 am

by amtrakjoe » Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:20 am

Good Afternoon,

Anyone know of a source for pre-bent brake lines for a 2002 Astro 2 WD? Also - for the installation do I have to remove the fuel...

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Last post by amtrakjoe
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:20 am
4.11 Diffs which one with a G80

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:03 pm
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by astroshepawd » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:29 pm
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Hi guys, long since been advised 4.10 or 4.11 diff ratios are the ones to go with when running 31 inch tires on my 98 AWD, so time to see what's...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:03 pm
Converting 99 astro to 6 lugs...

Last post by Stroverlander « Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:08 pm
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by madslammer » Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:49 pm

Hi, I'm looking at some oem wheels I like, but they are 6 lug...
How complicated would it be to convert from 5 to 6 lugs...

I have drop spindles,...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:08 pm
Service Engine Light Flashing at 100km/h........

Last post by pbgbottle « Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:00 pm
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by Jana Banana » Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:43 pm
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While driving up a slight incline on the Highway, at about 100km/h (yup, live in Canada! LOL!), the service engine light began to flash. When I eased...
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Last post by pbgbottle
Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:00 pm
Looking for opinions on non0open rear differentils

Last post by nonhog « Sat May 19, 2018 12:27 pm
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by WE7X » Tue May 15, 2018 11:10 am

I want to install some sort of a limited slip rear end in my '98 AWD Astro, and I do not want the original G80 style 'Gov-Loc' version, which I...

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Last post by nonhog
Sat May 19, 2018 12:27 pm
Can a '93 GT4/G80 replace an open GT4 on a '98 ??

Last post by WE7X « Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:06 pm
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by WE7X » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:34 pm

I am still looking for a donor chassis with a GT4/G80 rear diff, to replace my '98 open GT4 ( 3.73) diff. Have cash in hand, but nothing yet to...

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Last post by WE7X
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:06 pm
Swapping ('98) 5 lug rear xles into newer 6 lug ('03housing?

Last post by WE7X « Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:15 pm
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by WE7X » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:37 pm

I have located a GT4/G80 rear end in a 2003, but it has 6 lug axles and disc brakes.
My '98 has the GT4 ratio (3.73), with open diff. Will the '98...

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Last post by WE7X
Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:15 pm
Front and rear LSD’s

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:07 am
Replies: 11
by Captn. Crunch » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:29 am

So ya I know it doesn’t look like much....
What you’re looking at is a couple of years worth of scrounging and conniving to try to put together the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:07 am
Swap 03 Astro Axles and Brakes with '00 Safari?

Last post by Herbie « Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:07 am
Replies: 4
by 819f15h » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:01 pm

Long-time lurker, first time poster...

I did a quick search and couldn't find what I was looking for. I was curious if anyone in the collective...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:07 am
2002 AWD ASTRO TRANSFER CASE CONVERSION ?

Last post by AstroWill « Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:48 am
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by PatAus » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:45 am

Hello all..

Im asking for advice here and seeking opinions and first hand knowledge in regards to changing out the Tranfer case to an NP233 S10....

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Last post by AstroWill
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:48 am
Rear Diff fluid discrepancy between FSM and owner's manual

Last post by rlyoung « Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:43 am
Replies: 2
by rlyoung » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:21 pm

I have a 2001 AWD van that started our as a rental van and hasn't had any mods. It runs great. The door RPO code shows GU6 for the rear axle. There...

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Last post by rlyoung
Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:43 am
Can the front IFS be narrowed? or is it too costly?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:46 pm
Replies: 3
by ls325ci » Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:44 pm

Looking to turn a hotrod into awd. Unfortunately the track width is only 55 the astro van is over 10 wider.

Is this something that is easily done?...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:46 pm
Stuck odometer.

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:27 pm
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by Triple » Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:09 am

The mechanical odometer and trip meter on my 95 AWD Safari stopped working a few days after I bought it. It jumped from about 103K miles to all zeros...

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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:27 pm
03 AWD Rear Axle Assembly

Last post by AstroWill « Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:45 pm
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by chesehd » Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:32 pm

So the pumpkin on my ride has decided to commit harikari. )>)

Lots and lots of metal pieces that don't belong on the magnet were found.

I'm now in...

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Last post by AstroWill
Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:45 pm
best brands for half shafts?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon May 16, 2016 6:25 pm
Replies: 1
by pengyou » Wed May 11, 2016 4:21 pm

I need to replace my half shafts...what are the best brands to buy?

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon May 16, 2016 6:25 pm
Axle choices

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Wed May 11, 2016 4:50 pm

by Captn. Crunch » Wed May 11, 2016 4:50 pm

OEM is the best shaft. If you look at remanufactured you will usually see they are rebuilding stock units. The steel in new aftermarket units can be...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed May 11, 2016 4:50 pm
2003 awd issues

Last post by Mmusicman « Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:13 pm
Replies: 10
by AUTO-MAN » Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:09 am

the AWD doesn't work in my 2003 safari (140km's). Sent it to a shop and they said everything mechanical is good, proper fluid, clutches good, the...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:13 pm
Fan Clutch Affects Tranny Shifts

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:35 am
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by LaGrasta » Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:01 am

To help save you a headache, I want to let you in on a recent discovery.

A few years go, my tranny was screaming at every shift point, I reluctantly...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:35 am
can't find drain plug on 3.73 front differential please help

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:10 pm
Replies: 1
by drama » Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:43 am

I need to drain the fluid and the only things I see coming off the pumpkin at the fill plug and a breather. I don't really want to crack the pumpkin...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:10 pm
drain plug location for 95 astro front differential

Last post by drama « Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:35 pm
Replies: 2
by drama » Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:28 pm

I need to drain out my differential. But I have been unable to locate the plug. I believe it is one of the bolts going around the pumpkin. But I...

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Last post by drama
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:35 pm
Driveline Vibration

Last post by truC « Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:21 pm
Replies: 6
by ChrisG » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:36 am

Hey folks,
My 2004 AWD has a vibration that I need some help on. The vibration is most significant during exceleration before the trans shifts from...

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Last post by truC
Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:21 pm
95 front astro differential rebuild

Last post by photo_van « Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:21 pm
Replies: 7
by drama » Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:59 pm

I was looking up a few sites and videos for good pics or videos of a rebuild from tear off to install. But I was unable to find anything.

I plan to...

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Last post by photo_van
Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:21 pm
Change ratio in rear diff = change ratio in front diff?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:47 am
Replies: 3
by RINNY » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:01 pm

2003 astro AWD with 3.42 in rear diff want to go to 3.7 or 4.10. If I change the ratio in the rear differential do I have to change it in the front...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:47 am
AWD inop; Service AWD light on, stick-slip while turning

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:10 pm
Replies: 14
by zx150 » Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:08 am

I've got an '04 Astro AWD and my 'Service AWD' light has been on for a long time. The other day I was out in a snow storm and the van was all over...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:10 pm
AWD now a RWD?

Last post by Meterpig « Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:23 pm
Replies: 7
by bootpack » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:56 pm

New to the forum, hopefully this is posted in the right place. I'm also not a mechanic at all, so keep that in mind.
A few months back I bought a...

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Last post by Meterpig
Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:23 pm
weird vibrations

Last post by Stroverlander « Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:06 am
Replies: 17
by thegreenmachine » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:38 am
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Hi guys, I've been getting a weird vibration at highway speeds. But it's not an all the time thing.

I'll be cruising at 105km/hr on my way to work,...
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Last post by Stroverlander
Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:06 am
ratcheting sound when under heavy load

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:14 am
Replies: 6
by Captn. Crunch » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:12 am

My buddy got his dump truck stuck in my yard yesterday so We hooked a tow chain to the hitch on my AWD Safari to get him moving. My wheels were all...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:14 am
Astro portal axle

Last post by Cobra « Fri May 23, 2014 5:16 pm
Replies: 4
by Cobra » Thu May 22, 2014 2:55 pm

I've been fantasizing nonstop since seeing this on topgear. Particularly the CTIS and drivetrain had my full attention and it got my on the topics of...

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Last post by Cobra
Fri May 23, 2014 5:16 pm
New grind in driver's front

Last post by chesehd « Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:32 pm
Replies: 7
by chesehd » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:06 pm

2003 AWD

Earlier this week I pulled the van out of the driveway and made it roughly a mile when I started got a sudden grind on the front, diver's...

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Last post by chesehd
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:32 pm
Rear Diff fluid. . .

Last post by Quihyp « Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:47 am
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by Quihyp » Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:39 am

I just returned from Pep boys and they gave me 2 quarts of 75w140. From reading the forums here I should have gotten 80w90 and they messed up? Is a...

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Last post by Quihyp
Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:47 am
Binding/Clicking from front that ISN'T CVs?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:09 pm
Replies: 3
by Herbie » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:41 am

So I'd started another thread a few months back. I had what I assumed to be a failing CV halfshaft. Well after a too-long too-expensive odyssey, both...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:09 pm
I hope this is in the right spot....

Last post by Fishfreek « Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:13 am
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by Fishfreek » Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:35 pm

I am considering a 4wd conversion of my 2wd 1999 Astro. I have a local here that is selling off his 4wd parts of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. He is doing a...

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Last post by Fishfreek
Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:13 am
im going friggin crazy

Last post by maing bus « Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:26 pm
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by maing bus » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:36 pm

OK guys... I'm so close to going to the local car dealership and buying a new car.....so I'm gonna need some help to talk me off this astro van...

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Last post by maing bus
Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:26 pm
Odd Vibration

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:21 pm
Replies: 6
by dobaroy » Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:18 am

On our AWD '03 Safari, when we are in tight corners in a plaza, the van will give off a vibration that you can feel, even in the steering. Changed...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:21 pm
No Overdrive came from factory on this 2003??

Last post by WoodButcher « Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:43 pm
Replies: 5
by SkipMorgart » Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:24 pm

Hello all. I'm looking at a 2003 Safari to buy. I took it for a test drive today. It does NOT have Overdrive option on the gear shift. Isn't that...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:43 pm
Low speed shudder 05 AWD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:48 am
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by VWcorvette » Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:41 pm

After replacing the encoder motor on the transfer case I've been driving the van to check for other problems. From a stop (low speeds) the van...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:48 am
AWD to 2wd?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:40 pm
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by blk lt awd » Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:29 pm

Looks like i need to take my awd down to a 2 wd in my endeavour to pro tour the van. Need some info from you guys that know the awd system well. What...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:40 pm
Speedometer Jitter affecting transmission

Last post by marco10 « Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:51 am
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by marco10 » Thu May 23, 2013 4:21 am

About a few months ago, the ABS light and the hand brake light came on. A few days ago the speedometer started to jitter back and forth while...

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Last post by marco10
Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:51 am
Darn you drivers side half shaft!!!

Last post by steinec « Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:33 pm
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by ihatemybike » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:00 pm
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Alright, I'm annoyed. How the heck are you supposed to remove the half shaft?

I'm following the directions on

I don't understand step 15.
15....
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Last post by steinec
Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:33 pm
4" Lift and CV Joint Boots

Last post by H2OJoe « Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:53 pm
Replies: 4
by H2OJoe » Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:49 am

Has anyone had issues with the boots on the front axles wearing out prematurely after installing a lift kit?
I had new axles and boots installed...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:53 pm
V8 swap or differential swap?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:53 pm
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by H2OJoe » Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:03 pm

So I finally installed my 4 lift and got 30x9.5/15 tires on the van. As expected, I have experienced the loss of mpg after installing the lift/bigger...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:53 pm
Service AWD light

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:20 pm
Replies: 3
by astrojohn » Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:44 am

The Service AWD light comes on in my 2000 Astro, at weird times. For days I can drive it, and then when I'm doing errands, stopping and starting the...

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Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:20 pm

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