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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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Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:35 pm
REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OR AXLE, IT GOES HERE.
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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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Axle swap
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Service AWD light

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:20 pm
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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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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:20 pm
one wheel peel

Last post by Kidhauler « Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:12 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:50 am

I was going over some rocks on the weekend, had one rear wheel in the air, and it just spun. No AWD activation, no posi activation. No dummy light on...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:12 pm
Moved I need a part identified - and Astro P.I.'s out there?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:19 am
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by djdawg » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:14 pm
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My story starts with a mechanic I got off of Craigslist...don't they all?

I'll save you most of it and cut to the chase...he did some diagnostic...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:19 am
Front end tire wear

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:17 pm
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by astrojohn » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:01 pm

I'm on my 3rd Astro/Safari, and the first two ate up tires like crazy.
I've never felt the alignment was out, because I could let go of the wheel,...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:17 pm
Rear Differential for a 94 Astro with disc brakes

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:44 pm
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by AquaAngel » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:10 am

I am soon going to take my bad girl apart for a V8 swap next month and in the process of doing so, i will lift that bad girl at an extra 2 lift.

now...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:44 pm
99 awd rear wheel noise

Last post by krsowles « Sun May 27, 2012 7:18 pm
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by krsowles » Sun May 27, 2012 6:13 am

So my 99 is many steps ahead of the 91 I had! When driving around there is noise that's been there since I bought it. Kind of a rrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrr...

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Last post by krsowles
Sun May 27, 2012 7:18 pm
Getting Drive shaft loose

Last post by Rileysowner « Wed May 16, 2012 7:54 pm
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by Rileysowner » Tue May 15, 2012 8:44 am

Man, this is driving me nuts. We have great weather today, and while I don't have a lot of time available, I did have a couple of hours so I thought...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed May 16, 2012 7:54 pm
Low Frequency "Rumble" about 60MPH

Last post by LaGrasta « Tue May 08, 2012 1:45 pm
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by Rileysowner » Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:23 pm
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I have recently noticed a low frequency sound which I can best describe as a rumble as there really is not noticable vibration with it, happening...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue May 08, 2012 1:45 pm
Trans fluid change, filter change, diff fluid change

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:01 am
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by kkamakasi » Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:26 pm
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I'm looking to do the items mentioned in the title.

1). What is the best place to get the trans filter and gasket? Best to stick to OEM? I found...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:01 am
G80 "normal operation"?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:15 am
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by arlon » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:54 am

My van has the G80 locker and I noticed that the rear wheels seem to be locked all the time. I did some messing with tires this weekend and when...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:15 am
AWD and limited slip

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:56 am
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by astroquery » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:42 pm

I would like some general information on the AWD design. The 97 AWD I just bought has no manufacturing code sticker. The questions are: Do all AWD...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:56 am
Transmisison Filter O-ring Help needed

Last post by astroturf « Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:59 pm
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by Wiley » Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:16 am

I saw Reilly had a problem getting his o-ring in and used some pvc pipe. Homedepot is too far to bike, and I dont think it would help much as I have...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:59 pm
V8 manual BW4472?

Last post by Cobra « Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:07 pm
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by Cobra » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:28 am

So I been busy lately and haven't spent as much time on here as i'd like too but last night and this morning i've been asked about this setup. Is...

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Last post by Cobra
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:07 pm
Can I drive my Astro Van AWD without the front drive shaft?

Last post by 64crew4x4 « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:21 am
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by peppy » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:15 pm
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Can I drive my AWD Astro Van without the front drive shaft? I think there is something wrong with my transfer case. How do I go about checking and...
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Last post by 64crew4x4
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:21 am
Front Driveline Question....???

Last post by 64crew4x4 « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:19 am
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by 64crew4x4 » Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:43 pm

Hey Guys/gals...

Sorry I haven't been around much......Been super Busy since December...

Lifted my Buds Astro AWD 4 plus....Looks Bad Ass.......

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Last post by 64crew4x4
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:19 am
Locked Find your differential gear ratio

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:44 pm
Replies: 9
by MountainManJoe » Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:40 pm

To determine your gear ratio, check your RPO codes. This is a set of 3-character codes used by the manufacturer to indicate your vehicle...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:44 pm
2000 AWD doesn't work

Last post by HPbyStan « Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:42 am
Replies: 25
by risteff » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:23 pm
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Got my 2000 AWD Safari earlier this year. It was early summer with no snow (Ohio). One summer rainy day I decided to see if I could spin the rear...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:42 am
Transfer case shift motor install?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:33 am
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by HunterG » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:46 pm

Searched but did not find any post on replacing the shift motor, so it's either very easy or to hard and everyone takes it to a shop.

Any input on...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:33 am
2000 AWD - Hard to turn rear wheels by hand

Last post by baytonemus « Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:32 pm
Replies: 5
by baytonemus » Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:01 pm

I had recently done a complete front and rear brake job on my Safari but hadn't gotten around to adjusting the parking brake until today. I knew that...

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Last post by baytonemus
Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:32 pm
97 AWD complete drivetrain fluid change

Last post by crash « Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:08 am
Replies: 12
by crash » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:49 am

going to drain and fill the front diff, transfer case, trans and rear diff.

what do I need to know?

after some reading here's what i've come up...

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Last post by crash
Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:08 am
Aftermarket Ring & Pinion Which One Is Best?

Last post by Cobra « Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:12 pm
Replies: 49
by Ben_R » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:55 am
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I have just been reading the Ring and Pinion R & R thread by Rileysowner and have been inspired to give this a go. I have attached a screen shot of...
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Last post by Cobra
Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:12 pm
2002 Fuel Pump replaced :)

Last post by astroturf « Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:46 pm
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by cfs » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:59 am

Here is a pic of the components of the fuel tank on a 2002 Astro. Hope the visual helps.

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:46 pm
van stuck in awd?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:18 am
Replies: 4
by luckyfish » Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:44 pm

I have a 2000 astro that seams to be stuck in awd ,now I have a clunk in front diferential from what i have read the stuck transfer case tore up the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:18 am
The Tailshaft Seal... Again

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:16 am
Replies: 3
by Krank88 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:49 am

I have owned my 88 Astro Van for 7yrs. It has had the tailshaft seal replaced 3 times as a result of leakage(the last time about 1 1/2 yrs ago). I...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:16 am
Transmission upgrades...your thoughts?

Last post by 1Gary « Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:16 pm
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by 356redux » Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:28 pm

hey guys I have been working on getting my 92 shorty 2wd whipped into shape. I have a few components from TCI for my tranny and I wanted to know what...

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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:16 pm
vibration issues :(

Last post by astroturf « Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:50 pm
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by Jboy2 » Tue May 31, 2011 8:36 pm

Well, recently the u joint went out on me, started to make a grinding noise.
Replaced the joint and then the truck started to have a vibration at 45...

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Last post by astroturf
Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:50 pm
can a 2 wheel drive be made into an AWD?

Last post by astrozam « Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:50 am
Replies: 7
by markmitchinnh » Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:08 pm

Just curious as I have never owned an AWD what is the major difference? can someone take the front frame from an AWD and install it in a 2wd astro or...

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Last post by astrozam
Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:50 am
ATC fuse keeps blowing

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:38 pm
Replies: 3
by hyper2 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:21 pm

Would anyone have any idea what would cause my atc fuse in my 2001 Safari AWD to keep blowing? This is my first winter with the van and I realized...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:38 pm
whine sound

Last post by Kabey's Van « Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:26 pm
Replies: 16
by MountainManJoe » Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:30 pm
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I get a whining sound when driving uphill at around 60km/h or more. It's worse when turnining. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the front. What could...
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:26 pm
air bag steering column

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:13 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:40 pm

Can I use a steering column that came with an airbag and remove the airbag? I wish to re use the cruise control from my 94 in my 89 and according to...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:13 pm
93 astro issues plz help

Last post by civicman1978 « Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:30 pm

by civicman1978 » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:30 pm

ive got a 93 astro with the 4l60e tranny.. The owners was driving it home one night and the speedometer quit and it started shifting funny... So they...

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Last post by civicman1978
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:30 pm
Bad torsion bars? Should I replace them?

Last post by loopie « Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:49 pm
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by peppy » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:15 pm

I recently purchased a 1991 AWD Astro Van, and have read in different places that the torsion bar can abruptly fail. Is this true? I have also heard...

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Last post by loopie
Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:49 pm
leaking front differential and small leak on oilpan

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:46 am
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by lyle » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:18 am

first time posting here. new to the awd asto/safari's and so far love it, but dont know my way around them much yet. my safari is an 03 and when i...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:46 am
differences between 92 4.3L and 94 4.3L ?

Last post by Kabey's Van « Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:47 am
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by crash » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:00 am

ok, I'm posting this for my neighbor that is looking to replace the motor in his boat. I really know nothing about boats and what'll work or won't.....

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:47 am
Limiting slip....

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:04 am
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by leadtrombone » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:14 am

Ok i am probably a ways of from doing this but looking into it any way. It was suggested that I go with a powertrax no slip during duscussions on...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:04 am
AWD and Rear Wheel drive

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:51 am
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by GrinderBeatUdown » Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:28 pm

Is there a difference between a rear wheel drive and awd steering box? Other than the pitman arm....They look the same.

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:51 am
Need help with steering

Last post by GrinderBeatUdown « Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:46 pm
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by GrinderBeatUdown » Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:56 am

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...

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Last post by GrinderBeatUdown
Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:46 pm
ANyone ever use air shocks?

Last post by markmitchinnh « Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:07 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:03 pm

I was just curious as to how they feel, my rear springs sag and was thinking of installing air shocks to level the van out front to rear.

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:07 pm
shudder at 50-60mph

Last post by T.Low « Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:05 pm
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by gabequest » Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:30 am
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Trouble is at it again.

I get a shudder when giving it some gas at around 50-60mph. It feels just like driving on a HARSH rumble strip. I had this...
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Last post by T.Low
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:05 pm
OK I know I keep asking questions but...............

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:57 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:40 am

I did a transmission flush and filter change because the transmission goes into reverse as it is suppose to but when put in drive or overdrive it...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:57 pm
may I ask a favor?

Last post by Rebel « Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:34 am
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by markmitchinnh » Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:41 am

I just replaced the rear axle in my 94 safari, now when I give it gas it seems to rumble possibly the pinion angle is off so if someone could do me a...

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:34 am
pinion angle?

Last post by markmitchinnh « Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:13 am
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:05 am

anyone know how to backyard adjust rear axle pinion angle?

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:13 am
fiberglass to steel rear springs????

Last post by markmitchinnh « Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:49 am
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:31 pm

I am about to swap the rear axle from my 1994 safari to a rear axle from a 2001 - my 94 has fiberglass springs and the 2001 has steel can I simply...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:49 am
Howling sound when let off gas?

Last post by markmitchinnh « Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:58 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:23 am

I just traded van for van to get a 1994 safari when driving it for the first time I noticed this sound possibly from the rear of the vehicle but only...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:58 pm
What sort of Symptoms from Warn Idler Arms?

Last post by kc5gxl « Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:27 am
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by Rileysowner » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:01 pm

I am wondering what sort of driving symptoms one would experience with warn idler arms. Last time I checked they seemed good (assuming I was checking...

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Last post by kc5gxl
Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:27 am
broken screw in rear end

Last post by astrozam « Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:27 am
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by astrosafari » Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:35 pm

hey. got a little issue..
i gotta change my backing plates, so i need to take out my axles. to take the pins off the ends of the axle, i have to get...

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Last post by astrozam
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:27 am
Front End repairs

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:19 am
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by completetech » Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:39 am

I need to replace my upper/lower ball joints and also sway bar.

any easy way to get this done or should I just shell out the $850 or so including...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:19 am
stuck in 2nd gear

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:33 pm
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by sundanceuk » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:33 pm

Hi, I'm a vanner from the UK.
I have a 93 Astro, stock drive train with 129000 on the odo
I was driving on the highway at about 60mph, up hill, the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:33 pm
Leaking fluid from trans pan

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:07 am
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by Philly758 » Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:18 pm

I noticed about a week ago that I was leaking some fluid in my parking spot... From what I can tell it is trans fluid (red) and may be seeping...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:07 am
Rear differential is shot. Help?

Last post by Philly758 « Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:16 pm
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by Philly758 » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:15 pm
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I have a 2000 GMC Safari AWD that I bought a year ago with about 60k on it, currently it has about 84k on it.

I have been driving on what was...
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Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:16 pm

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