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Sticky non Astro/Safari seats to bolt it

Last post by Cobra « Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:20 pm
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by jakepatch » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:40 pm
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I don't honestly remember where I got this info from, but here's a few options on seats other than Astro/Safari seats that I have heard will bolt...
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Last post by Cobra
Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:20 pm
Passenger dash handle

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:59 am
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by Fede » Sat May 05, 2012 2:47 pm

Hey guys, i just had a quick question. The handle thats on the passenger side of the dash above the airbag broke on my 05 safari. I was gonna head...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:59 am
Driver's Seat Flip

Last post by Herbie « Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:55 pm
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by Explorer98 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:31 am

Hey guys,

I'm in the UK and recently acquired my second Astro after many years without. It's a '98 2WD LT passenger van but it's the Japanese export...

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Last post by Herbie
Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:55 pm
Rubber floor liner?? Parts numbers?

Last post by sc-surfer « Wed May 01, 2019 8:25 pm
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by sc-surfer » Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:26 pm

Did ford sell the Astro with a rubber floor liner instead of carpets? (for the front drivers area) If so, where can I find one? Any part numbers?...

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Last post by sc-surfer
Wed May 01, 2019 8:25 pm
Help with installing swivel bases please.

Last post by Snowgeek « Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:21 pm
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by John B » Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:57 am

I recently bought the swivel bases you see pictured here at a yard sale. The guy didn't know anything at all about them, such as what they were made...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:21 pm
Overhead console lamp replacement?

Last post by WE7X « Mon May 07, 2018 10:13 pm
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by WE7X » Mon May 07, 2018 5:19 pm

I cannot see how to get to the gimbal mounted overhead console lamps.
I would like to replace them with LED lamps.
Rod J
'98 LS AWD

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Last post by WE7X
Mon May 07, 2018 10:13 pm
Ideas to fix what plastic pins attach to for door panels

Last post by WE7X « Sat May 05, 2018 8:05 pm
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by Wiley » Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:09 am

My driver and passenger doors has been swinging free since i bought the van and assumed i just needed new pins to hold panel to door. Turns out its...

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Last post by WE7X
Sat May 05, 2018 8:05 pm
Rear lift window strut

Last post by Herbie « Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:04 pm
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by WE7X » Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:46 pm

I have a 'new to me' 1998 LT' .
I am planning to use it as a base for overnight ham radio operations to the hills and deserts of the Pacific...

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Last post by Herbie
Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:04 pm
rear door panel mounting hardware

Last post by WE7X « Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:01 pm
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by WE7X » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:00 pm

The door panels are mounted with plastic barbed clips into the door, but the head of clips slot into mounts on the door panel itself. Nearly half of...

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Last post by WE7X
Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:01 pm
2nd and 3rd row seat (Puzzling question from new member)

Last post by jolly roger « Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:48 am
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by jolly roger » Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:18 pm

Greetings all,
I've been lurking and now I have a mystery (to me) on seating that perhaps longtime AstroFaris can sort out for me.
My 2002 rear drive...

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Last post by jolly roger
Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:48 am
Driver and passenger windows go up very slowly, if at all

Last post by LaGrasta « Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:24 pm
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by trip_south » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:11 pm

The driver and passenger windows both go down fine but usually when trying to shut the window it starts going up very slowly and then stops after a...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:24 pm
dash coming apart 2002 safari

Last post by Ozarker « Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:56 am
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by anisam4jesus » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:15 am

The pad on my dash board on my 02 Safari SLE is beginning to separate, does any one have an idea on how i can keep it from coming apart, any special...

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Last post by Ozarker
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:56 am
how to access the rear door latch pins bracket

Last post by AstroWill « Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:56 pm
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by blacknome » Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:04 am

you know the pin that you latch the door to when using the rear doors ? The one that limits how far open the doors can swing ? Well the spot weld on...

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:56 pm
Moving Driver Seat Back

Last post by BobcatKW « Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:02 pm
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by BobcatKW » Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:36 pm

Just drove from KW, to OKC, back to KW (4,000 miles) Wished the Drivers Seat could go back another 4-6 's

any suggestions? Aftermarket parts?

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Last post by BobcatKW
Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:02 pm
Express seats in a Safari van??

Last post by LAZ 1 « Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:52 am
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by LAZ 1 » Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:07 am

I can't find any Astro/Safari front seats for my 99 Safari, but I can get som seats out of a 2011 Express.

Will they fit ... bolt in?
thanks
LAZ 1

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Last post by LAZ 1
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:52 am
Deoderiziing interior smoke smell

Last post by Herbie « Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:26 pm
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by astroskpe » Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:04 pm

Just bought a run-down (it's getting to be the type available?) 94 Astro conversion van because it has a high top, 2WD, and a power seat/bed. It's...

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Last post by Herbie
Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:26 pm
Plywood bolted to wall anchors folding bed

Last post by Astrophysics « Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:51 am

by Astrophysics » Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:51 am

Howdy, i used a cardboard template , then jig saw to make plywood that bolts to wall with seat belt anchor. Then Home Depot adjustable table legs...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:51 am
Rear HVAC switch illumination repair how to.

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:14 am
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by racrx7 » Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:01 pm

So all the illumination in my rear HVAC and rear wiper switch were not working. Rather than pay $30-45 a pop for new switches, I just re lamped mine....

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:14 am
Center Console

Last post by jteague22 « Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:46 am
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by jteague22 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:26 am

Anyone found or seen a nice center console for the front seats?? Shame GM didn't consider that. Thanks. Jim in Missouri City, Texas :usa:

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Last post by jteague22
Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:46 am
LT Seats for an LS

Last post by jteague22 « Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:23 am

by jteague22 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:23 am

I am always searching for LT style seats for my LS. Do the 2nd row seats of an LT bolt to the floor or are they removable as well and will they work...

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Last post by jteague22
Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:23 am
Passenger side dash handle

Last post by Stroverlander « Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:00 pm
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by completetech » Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:29 pm

I am not quite sure what the part is called, but it is on the passenger side dash and a huge handle that can be held onto by the passenger. This...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:00 pm
Attaching walls to the inside of a cargo van. . .

Last post by Wiley « Fri May 30, 2014 10:21 am
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by Quihyp » Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:45 pm

I am in the middle of insulating my cargo Astro as a camper and I'm stuck at how to adhere the plywood wall panel I've cut to the framing along the...

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Last post by Wiley
Fri May 30, 2014 10:21 am
Driver Window

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu May 29, 2014 4:09 pm
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by CaptSquid » Wed May 28, 2014 5:00 pm

With the advent of higher daylight temps (and the wonky ignition switch), the driver's window goes down nicely, but takes 10 - 15 minutes to shut....

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu May 29, 2014 4:09 pm
Re-sewn seat covers

Last post by Mathil « Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:36 pm
Replies: 13
by Mathil » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:50 pm

Thought I'd post up a teaser pic of the seat cover I just finished sewing up tonight... I'll have installed pics tomorrow...

For the past 10 years...

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Last post by Mathil
Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:36 pm
Hatch release from inside/rear of van

Last post by intothewild « Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:49 pm
Replies: 6
by intothewild » Fri May 24, 2013 3:57 pm

Anybody mounted a switch inside the rear of the van to pop the hatch? I use the van for camping etc, and would like to be able to open the hatch from...

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Last post by intothewild
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:49 pm
Chevy Express steering wheel 2008

Last post by GMASTRO « Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:54 pm
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by GMASTRO » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:35 am

hey all,

does any one know if an chevrolet express 2008 steering wheel would fit an 97 astro?

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Last post by GMASTRO
Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:54 pm
Buckets in place of Benches

Last post by WoodButcher « Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:29 pm
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by WoodButcher » Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:10 pm

The stock buckets can be clipped into the pockets the benches normally hook into.

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I used 1/4 x 2 for the front bar....

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Last post by WoodButcher
Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:29 pm
'94 engine cover console / heater ducts missing

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:40 pm
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by thunderheart » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:53 am

I have a '94 cargo that is missing the engine cover console/glovebox and the heater ducts that go underneath. I have looked around some and can't...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:40 pm
LED interior lighting project

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:50 pm
Replies: 19
by MountainManJoe » Sun May 20, 2012 11:04 pm
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Here's a sneak peak of what I've been experimenting with ...

These will be the dome lights:

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They are brighter than they look in this...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:50 pm
Floor Mats Recommendation needed?

Last post by 6spd_monte « Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:17 pm
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by Gangplank » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:23 am

Anyone have a recommendation for floor mats for the front? The wife wants some rubber ones to keep the carpets looking good.

Saw these at Summit...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:17 pm
Replace map lights with LED bulb - Need Help (Pic inside)

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu May 23, 2013 6:02 pm
Replies: 6
by Tomerico » Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:34 pm

I'm in the middle of converting my Astro (2005, 2WD, Passenger) to a camper.
I have an additional battery for an electric cooler and to charge my...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu May 23, 2013 6:02 pm
No power from 12v outlets

Last post by Drummernaut « Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:30 pm
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by Taylorpdx » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:07 pm

So I have been searching the forum for a thread about this and didn't turn anything up, So I'll just ask.
I discovered that my front two power...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:30 pm
accordion rubbers in the doors

Last post by okie1 « Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:50 am
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by howso48 » Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:48 pm

Any body know a parts :bounce: dealer or after market supplier :bounce: 8-[ that would handle the accordion rubbers that collapse when the front...

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Last post by okie1
Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:50 am
Corbeau Baja XRS Seat Install

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:01 pm
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by Stroverlander » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:22 pm

Recently sold my stock LT leather seats and so was able to finally purchase a set of sport seats for increased comfort while driving.

My two choices...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:01 pm
A bunch of cut wires behind the radio, AWD -96

Last post by neppi « Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:55 am
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by neppi » Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:13 pm

Hello from snowy Finland!

No smalltalk, but straight to business, sorry! Ü

I bought an Astro AWD 1996 (dunno the submodel, factory bus, no gadgets)...

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Last post by neppi
Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:55 am
Rear barn door interior release mechanism

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:36 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:07 am

My rear doors have been stuck closed for a month or so and I figured I better fix it now before the cold weather gets here. Crawled inside and pulled...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:36 am
factory tach??

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:04 am
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by moparnut » Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:38 am

is their an option for a factory tach? or can you add a new cluster from a ??? s-10 maybe?? any info would be great.

thanxx.

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:04 am
DVD player

Last post by Alfonzo « Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:27 pm

by Alfonzo » Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:27 pm

Anyone have a flip down DVD player in their van? If so what kind? Did you install it yourself?

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Last post by Alfonzo
Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:27 pm
Center console??

Last post by infinite.chris « Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:10 pm
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by Alfonzo » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:06 pm

Hi, i am new to these vans, have had s-series trucks for years, but did they ever offer a center console between the two front seats? If so anyone...

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Last post by infinite.chris
Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:10 pm
Replace 2nd row bench with Captains seats.

Last post by H2OJoe « Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:39 pm
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by krsowles » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:38 am
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My wife has become concerned that my 91 Astro's 2nd row bench seat doesn't have head rests. The kids cars seats require the back be put on to...
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Last post by H2OJoe
Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:39 pm
Captains seat bolted directly behind driver; facing backward

Last post by H2OJoe « Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:57 pm
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by T.Low » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:58 am

Can anyone think of a reason why one couldn't bolt a Captain seat directly behind the driver seat, facing backwards?

I have a friend that wants to...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:57 pm
Wet floor

Last post by WoodButcher « Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:35 pm
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by safarigirl » Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:55 am

Hey all
So I know own my third Safari Van. The most current and the one previous are 1997's.
In both vans I have a soaked floor in the middle right...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:35 pm
Camper interior and interior pannels......

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:54 am
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by Snowgeek » Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:45 pm

I am in the planning stages of my van interior and headed for a westy weekender type interior. As i have looked every one seems to leave the interior...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:54 am
Drop the Headliner

Last post by JHenry45 « Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:55 am

by JHenry45 » Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:55 am

I need to drop the headliner in my 2004 Astro Passenger so I can drill some holes to mount some homemade rack bosses.
I don't have the overhead...

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Last post by JHenry45
Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:55 am
Rat nest blowing out of vents - how getting in??

Last post by Bob H « Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:47 pm
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by Bob H » Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:11 pm

I live out in the country. This is my 2nd Astro (love them).
Both of my vans have been invaded by rodents on various occasions.
They get into the...

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Last post by Bob H
Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:47 pm
1993 safari SLX interior in to 1997 safari SLX interior

Last post by MadHattersInk « Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:52 am
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by MadHattersInk » Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:31 am

Help please

I am new to ASV and love the helpful tips thus far, now I have a question...

I have a 1993 Safari SLX and a 1997 Safari SLX, and love...

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Last post by MadHattersInk
Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:52 am
Anyone try Corbeau Sport Seats?

Last post by PJorgen « Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:13 pm

by PJorgen » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:13 pm

I find the stock seats in my '03 Safari uncomfortable for long drives. I looked at Recaro seats but they're too expensive. These seats from Corbeau:...

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Last post by PJorgen
Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:13 pm
busted arm rest

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:17 am
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by MountainManJoe » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:17 am
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I leaned too hard on the passenger armrest the other day, and it collapsed. I didn't come off, it just moves beyond the down position now.

Did this...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:17 am
XM radio mounting location

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 pm
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by JTalley » Tue May 29, 2012 2:04 pm

I just got one of those satelite radios, and it's a blast. More radio stations than I could've ever dreamed of, and you don't lose them on long...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 pm
Steering wheel swap questions

Last post by WoodButcher « Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:43 pm
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by JTalley » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:40 am

I just got a better job, and I want to slowly start to do some inexpensive mods, just to make the van my own. I was thinking about changing to a...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:43 pm

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