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Sticky Lifting your 2WD astro/safari

Last post by George1571 « Thu May 01, 2014 7:40 am
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by Someone » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:55 pm
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Installation of 5” lift kit on 95 RWD Chevy Astro Contributed By BLAZER

The following description is of the removal of the stock suspension and the...
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Last post by George1571
Thu May 01, 2014 7:40 am
Sticky Lifting your AWD astro/safari

Last post by CDGsafari98 « Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:27 am
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by Someone » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:55 pm
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Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:27 am
Sticky Lowering your AWD astro/safari

Last post by Someone « Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:27 am
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by Someone » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:53 pm

This is how you lower the front of an AWD Astro/Safari... The rear uses the same flip kit as the 2WD.

First locate the torsion bar adjustment bolts...

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Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:27 am
Sticky Lowering your 2WD astro/safari

Last post by Someone « Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:54 pm

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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Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:54 pm
98 Chevy Astro New shock replacement doesnt fit

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:02 pm
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by zadih » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:08 am

A 1998 chevy asrtro van I am replacing the shocks to find out that the drivers side shock doesn't fit in the metal housing where you tighten through...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:02 pm
How to determine spring rate for torsion bars?

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:17 am
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by Herbie » Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:53 am
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Does anybody know how to get the factory spec for the spring rate on the torsion bars? I'm hoping it's buried in an FSM or something somewhere......
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:17 am
Hd leafs?

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:15 am
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by Shamrox4 » Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:48 pm

Hey guys ? For ya's does anyone know what interchangeable if any leaf springs will fit in 98 Safari awd. I'm lifted 3 front and back need to go HD....

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:15 am
Shock Absorber choices?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:27 pm
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by WE7X » Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:30 pm

I now have the parts to raise my '98 van a couple of inches, bu I am wondering if there are 'Good alternatives to the Rancho shocks I see often...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:27 pm
Urgent help needed: Jacking for the leaf springs van fell

Last post by Snowgeek « Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:29 am
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by Wiley » Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:18 pm

Problem is I am in BAJA, I removed the spring before it fell and am supposed to be out of this airbnb Sunday. No idea what I am going to do as I am a...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:29 am
Quick dis connect sway bar link ideas

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon May 28, 2018 12:34 pm
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by Astrophysics » Wed May 16, 2018 11:43 pm

Hi,

After studying the Jeep Wrangler front quick disconnect front sway bar link, I did research and see that various kits are available for Jeeps....

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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon May 28, 2018 12:34 pm
Rear ride height etc

Last post by WE7X « Sat May 12, 2018 10:20 pm
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by WE7X » Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:26 am

Wondering about 'stock' ride height... I was under my '98 van this week and noticed fairly new looking white labels (but not quite readable) on the...

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Last post by WE7X
Sat May 12, 2018 10:20 pm
Shocking thought about stock shocks

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:18 pm
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by Ozarker » Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:45 pm

I've been shopping for shocks for my 01 Astro and have to enter the vehicle info at various sites, those pages then take me to selections of...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:18 pm
Bal joint/control arm install 99 AWD

Last post by trip_south « Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:39 pm

by trip_south » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:39 pm

I am replacing my upper control arms complete with bushings and ball joints. When reattaching the ball joint to the steering knuckle (spindle?) how...

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Last post by trip_south
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:39 pm
2003 Astro hydro boast and powering steering pump.

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:15 am
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by Astrophysics » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:37 pm

Hi,

The hydro boast hoses are leaking . Now at u turn or 3 point slow turn, steering assist is weak. Also, the brakes are weak, I guess the power...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:15 am
How do I lower my 03 Safari?

Last post by Mud96 « Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:07 pm
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by Mud96 » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:04 pm

I have a 2003 Safari that I recently purchased and want to lower a couple of inches.
I can't find any kits anywhere, does anyone know if the rear...

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Last post by Mud96
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:07 pm
Replacing the bushings

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:42 pm
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by SalinaEd » Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:04 pm

I was told by my mechanic that the squeaking will stop if I replace all the bushings for a total of $1500. A friend informed me he just replaced the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:42 pm
Are my leafs worn?

Last post by racrx7 « Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:22 pm
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by racrx7 » Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:34 pm

The leafs on my AWD look to be sagging. There are also signs that the rear suspension has bottomed out on occasion. Part of the spring clamp has made...

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Last post by racrx7
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:22 pm
Rear Spring Lift Question.

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:27 am
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by truC » Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:38 pm

Hi everyone,

Wow this site sure has slowed down from what it was. I have been searching and searching and learning tons.

Thanks to all who have...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:27 am
Full Air suspension for a 2005 Astro AWD

Last post by grisair « Tue May 05, 2015 12:47 pm

by grisair » Tue May 05, 2015 12:47 pm

I have a 2005 AWD Astro I am keen on putting a full air supported suspension on it much like my Range Rover
I am going to be doing a camper van...

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Last post by grisair
Tue May 05, 2015 12:47 pm
Rancho 7112

Last post by Slicky « Sat May 02, 2015 7:53 am
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by Slicky » Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:44 pm

So after adding a bit more lift to my van it occurred to me that the stock height Bilsteins needed to be replaced . I tried to order some 5100 series...

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Last post by Slicky
Sat May 02, 2015 7:53 am
What's up with my ride quality? (Long)

Last post by Stroverlander « Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:44 pm
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by Herbie » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:52 pm

Hoping the experts can comment on my ride quality issues -

I'm more than a bit unhappy with the on-road behavior of my current setup. I've got the...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:44 pm
1999 AWD Front Suspension & Brake Torque specifications ?

Last post by AlDeBear « Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:26 am
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by AlDeBear » Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:07 am

I am concluding replacing Ball Joints, Brake calipers & front wheel bearing & hub assemblies. I don't yet have a service manual. Would anyone who...

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Last post by AlDeBear
Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:26 am
AWD Ball Joint Bolts

Last post by AlDeBear « Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:35 pm
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by AlDeBear » Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:40 am

Hi Ladies & Gentlemen, This is my first post and my question is WHY is it recommended that bolts for new ball joints be installed from the bottom? My...

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Last post by AlDeBear
Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:35 pm
Coil overs and torsion bars

Last post by photo_van « Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:21 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:43 am

Hey
I did a body lift on my 99 AWD along with S-10 rear leafs and some new Goodyear ATR's. the front in lower than the rear and I want to raise it...

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Last post by photo_van
Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:21 pm
Rear Sway Bar

Last post by algopin « Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:53 pm
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by meetthespeakers » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:06 am

I did a search on the old board and on here, and my question is which is the best rear sway bar to go with, and why? I remember someone stating that...

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Last post by algopin
Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:53 pm
Helwig Rear Sway Bar

Last post by Stroverlander « Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:52 am
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by algopin » Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:10 pm

I had a Helwig sway bar fitted to the rear axle of my 2002 AWD Astro (fitted with a 2 Overland van body lift). It made a remarkable improvement in...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:52 am
Front End Help - Lower Control Arm

Last post by Stroverlander « Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:58 pm
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by completetech » Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:24 pm

I am looking at now since I have been so busy with work and not changing the front suspension out (the strut has now broke through the lower control...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:58 pm
Overland Vans 4-5" lift for '85-'94 install

Last post by snapple « Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:46 pm
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by snapple » Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:33 pm
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Well as the title states,this is my lift kit install thread! I ordered my kit from Overland Vans.I'll go over some of the main steps and instructions...
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Last post by snapple
Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:46 pm
New S-10 rear leaves and Torsion keys

Last post by Tegnus « Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:20 pm
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by photo_van » Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:11 pm

This summer while I had the van torn apart for new suspension bushings, gears etc, I decided to replace the 3 blocks and tired 2+1 leaf springs that...

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Last post by Tegnus
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:20 pm
Anybody know part# for lower-rear shock bolt?

Last post by Herbie « Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:52 am
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by Herbie » Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:56 am

Hey experts, I've been through the online GM parts catalog, but can't seem to find the part# for a lower-rear shock bolt.

I was wheeling over some...

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Last post by Herbie
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:52 am
An note on using C-clamp when adjusting torsion keys...

Last post by Herbie « Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:11 pm
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by Herbie » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:19 am

This I had time weekend to make a little headway on some jobs I had on my AWD van. One of my activities was to put back in the turns I had taken out...

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Last post by Herbie
Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:11 pm
1999 Leaf spring sag

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:10 am
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by krsowles » Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:57 am

I looked at my 1999 AWD the other day and noticed my leaf springs are frowning not smiling . Should I also be frowning ? Kelly
:cry:

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:10 am
Moved 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
Chattering, and squeeking under driver side

Last post by astrozam « Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:33 am
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by Leconte » Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:58 am

my 2001 astro recently developed a chattering under the driver side whenever I hit bumps, took it to my mechanic and he can't find the source. a few...

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Last post by astrozam
Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:33 am
Clicking noise from rear.

Last post by sidecar53 « Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:43 pm
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by MrrMoose » Sun May 18, 2008 6:12 am

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting in here every since I found this site about 2 months ago so, I would like to give a brief history on my...

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Last post by sidecar53
Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:43 pm
Two questions on front suspension stuff?

Last post by Herbie « Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:31 pm
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by Herbie » Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:13 pm

Hi all. I've had a beast of a day wrestling with the front-left suspension on the van, and I'm putting up the bat-signal.

I've had a whole day on...

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Last post by Herbie
Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:31 pm
Control arm bushing replacement in Vancouver, BC

Last post by Tegnus « Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:18 pm
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by Tegnus » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:57 pm

I am looking at rebuilding front end of 2003 Chevy Astro AWD in near future and replacing existing bushings with decent quality MOOG bushings. It...

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Last post by Tegnus
Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:18 pm
OLV Rear Lift Shackle Bushings?

Last post by Stroverlander « Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:56 pm
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by 9dawgs » Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:27 am

Hi Guys, been a while since I've been on the board. Life is pretty busy lately, kids, grandkids, trips to Africa, etc. Anyhow, hunting season is...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:56 pm
Updating my 89 fiberglass springs to 97 steel springs

Last post by tinworm « Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:32 am
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by tinworm » Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:56 am

had some stuff break on my stock 200k fiberglass suspension, and figured I would start a thread with my solution to the problem via the method of...

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Last post by tinworm
Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:32 am
98 rwd Front Shock part # or correct dimensions?

Last post by Vanjoe « Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:41 pm
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by Vanjoe » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:25 am

I am shopping new shocks since my rear air shocks blew out. I am going on the cheaper side of things and am looking at Monroes thru Advance auto with...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:41 pm
Changing rear shocks 2004 astro w/rear air conditioning

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:22 pm
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by STEPHAN » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:15 pm

New to the site great information here, I went to remove the rear shocks and noticed that the top rear shock bolt on the drivers side won't come out...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:22 pm
Leaf spring swap

Last post by byacey « Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:52 am
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by byacey » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:39 am

My 97 Safari back springs are bottoming out; they are steel leaves. I haul approximately 600lbs of tools and materials and would like to beef up the...

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Last post by byacey
Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:52 am
Lower frame engine dimension and sizing GMC SAFARI 1991

Last post by blk lt awd « Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:03 pm
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by Vad12 » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:17 pm
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Is anybody know dimensions or size of a frame where fits engine (lower frame)
maybe some manual or scrapbook with sizes of a frame?
p.s.front wheel...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:03 pm
C-notch

Last post by Mr Singh « Fri May 31, 2013 10:48 am
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by Mr Singh » Fri May 31, 2013 7:42 am

Hello folks,

I'm going to have my Astro bagged in couple months and i've been asked to get a C-notch kit. Its going to be on 20 wheels and...

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Last post by Mr Singh
Fri May 31, 2013 10:48 am
U-Bolt Torsion Bar Tool

Last post by Snowgeek « Mon May 13, 2013 7:22 pm
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by Great A'Tuin » Sat May 11, 2013 3:18 pm

When I rebuilt the front end on the Van, I used this tool I made for $30...
I soaked the hell out the Torsion bar/Key but it was still a bear to get...

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Last post by Snowgeek
Mon May 13, 2013 7:22 pm
ride quality and sway

Last post by sasquatch « Sun May 12, 2013 5:10 pm
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by supafly » Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:59 pm

I just recently bought a 2003 Safari van and one of the things that bothers me a little is the side to side sway of the body. It seems that the...

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Last post by sasquatch
Sun May 12, 2013 5:10 pm
lowering spindles/knuckle, 05 Astro?

Last post by SPL Astro « Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:54 am
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by SPL Astro » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:40 am

I have a 2005 Astro 2WD, the plan is to bag it and lay chassis. An issue I'm having is the front end. The 03-05 has a knuckle with a hub and bearing...

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Last post by SPL Astro
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:54 am
subframe bushing replacement question

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:02 pm
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by crash » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:37 pm
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my 97 awd is clunking when starting or stopping... turns out it's the rear most subframe bushings that are shot

dorman makes them for around $20...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:02 pm
4 Rear Shocks

Last post by thegreenmachine « Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:56 pm
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by Venom » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:29 am

I just bought a GMC Safari RWD van and it has 4 rear shocks. Was this ever a factory option or is it a mod? Does any one out there have a setup like...

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Last post by thegreenmachine
Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:56 pm
shocks

Last post by Vanboozin « Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:13 pm
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by skidrowpete » Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:04 pm

has anyone installed air shocks on the front of an awd astro van

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Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:13 pm

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