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Homebuilt axle flip.

Last post by Lon « Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:48 pm
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by Lon » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:52 am

A while ago I cut my front springs, just one coil but it made a big difference. Last weekend I got tired of the stink bug stance, and decided to drop...

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Last post by Lon
Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:48 pm
Ball Joints

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:08 am
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by Krank88 » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:54 pm
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My mechanic says that I have bad upper ball joints and they need to be replaced. Its an 88 astro with 117000 miles on it. I've owned the car for...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:08 am
Upgrading the subframe?

Last post by Cobra « Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:07 am
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by pengyou » Thu May 21, 2009 5:33 pm

From my limited understanding, the subframe has a lot to do with the towing capacity of the Astro. Is it possible to upgrade the subframe so that the...

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Last post by Cobra
Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:07 am
Rear Rancho's

Last post by gabequest « Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:01 pm
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by LastCat » Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:10 am

1993 AWD Astro.

30 x 9.5
2 Overland Front Spacers
Rear Add-a-Leaf

With the Overland spacers up front, Torsion Bars jacked up about an extra 1 1/2...

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Last post by gabequest
Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:01 pm
Rancho Shocks and FREE wireless controller

Last post by Cobra « Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:12 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Aug 15, 2009 5:57 am

Rancho has a FREE wireless myRIDE controller when you buy 4 of their 9 position adjustable RS9000XL shocks. The promotion is called the 4 play...

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Last post by Cobra
Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:12 am
clunking noise and body cushions

Last post by Cobra « Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:41 am
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by uncle-vinny » Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:25 am

If you have a clunking noise on a 1988 Astro when you hit a speed bump, pothole, turn or brake it may be your body cushions. I had two cushions...

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Last post by Cobra
Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:41 am
Causes of or cures for harsh, jittery ride quality?

Last post by mdmead « Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:43 pm
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by blinkibus » Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:23 pm

Hi everyone,

My van is a 1993 AWD XLT with +/- 113,000 miles on it, 1 year old Ranch RS5000 shocks, 235/75R15 Goodyear wrangler silent armor tires,...

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Last post by mdmead
Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:43 pm
lifting 94 AWD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:10 am
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by 68gmc780 » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:34 pm

Hi! I'm new here,been driving AWD Astro vans(2) since 1991.I'm making a plan to do a home made 2 lift for my 95,I've found spacers and longer bolts...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:10 am
Lift suspension parts

Last post by tkic « Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:59 pm
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by GEJ » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:07 pm

Other than Overlands is there another source for lifted suspension parts??.Plse if you would,post links would be a great help.

Thanks.

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Last post by tkic
Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:59 pm
Rear suspension 1993 Astro shorty

Last post by manyon « Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:31 am
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by manyon » Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:45 pm

Hi there,

I've owned my 93 shorty for about a year and a half. I've replaced all 4 shocks with Monroe Sensi-tracs and didnt notice too much of an...

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Last post by manyon
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:31 am
Stabilizer bar

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:34 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Thu May 28, 2009 12:26 pm

So I lifted my Astro not long ago, and the thing rolls like fighter jet in tight turns, so I was entertaining the idea of putting a stabilizer bar in...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:34 pm
air bags with composite springs

Last post by st4s « Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:24 pm
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by dilly » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:39 pm

i want air bags (helper springs)for my 95 which just happens to have the composite springs. firestone says their's can only be used on continuosly...

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Last post by st4s
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:24 pm
Somethin's knocking in my van...somethings ringing a bell...

Last post by snapple « Sat May 30, 2009 12:30 pm
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by pengyou » Fri May 29, 2009 1:03 pm

well, not ringing a bell but Paul McCartney came to mind as I was thinking about this. I have a knocking sound in my front end. I though it was a...

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Last post by snapple
Sat May 30, 2009 12:30 pm
Fit to be tied over tie rods

Last post by pengyou « Wed May 27, 2009 7:59 am
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by pengyou » Thu May 21, 2009 5:35 pm
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I have done some googling but could not find a diy page to show me how to replace them. Is it difficult? Also, when shopping online for replacements...
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Last post by pengyou
Wed May 27, 2009 7:59 am
air bags on stock?

Last post by batmo « Mon May 18, 2009 4:45 pm
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by batmo » Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:24 pm

just wondering.. could I install 4 air bags on a stock suspension (1986 2wd)

and only pump them up for extra clearance or leveling rear sag when...

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Last post by batmo
Mon May 18, 2009 4:45 pm
Air ride on sad pimped 92 Astro!!

Last post by Mr Singh « Sat May 16, 2009 10:23 am
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by andyfanshawe » Sat May 24, 2008 2:27 pm
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This could be a long thread with an even looooonger story behind it!!
This is a 1992 2WD Astro in the UK that has been “pimped” badly and has...
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Last post by Mr Singh
Sat May 16, 2009 10:23 am
drop spindles + spacers..

Last post by d3athm3talh3ad « Thu May 14, 2009 4:39 pm
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by spl.tattoo » Thu May 14, 2009 6:45 am

Hi there!
I want to drop my van with spindles in front and flip kit in back...but 2 questions let me stall.

1-I already have 1.5 spacers on my...

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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Thu May 14, 2009 4:39 pm
Front Shock R&R on RWD

Last post by Rileysowner « Mon May 11, 2009 7:32 pm
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by Rileysowner » Tue May 05, 2009 2:10 pm

Ok, I need to do my front shocks, but as I have been working on the ball joints I was looking at how to get at the shocks. The lower mounting bolts...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon May 11, 2009 7:32 pm
Grrr!!!

Last post by peter « Wed May 06, 2009 10:30 am
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by Rileysowner » Wed May 06, 2009 9:22 am

I should never do work when I am tired and sore. I stripped two of the upper ball joint mounting bolts. I don't know my own power. So now I can't...

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Last post by peter
Wed May 06, 2009 10:30 am
Subframe/Crossmember R and R

Last post by Jinmajay « Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:37 am
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by thevalleyboy » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:14 pm

Well decided to get energetic and attempt to clean up the subframe, crossmembers and various underbody components. A little wire brushing, grinding,...

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Last post by Jinmajay
Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:37 am
What is the problem with Astro van torsion bars?

Last post by Moreforles « Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:53 pm
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by peppy » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:30 pm

Does anyone know specifically the problems with the torsion bars on early year Astro vans? Im interested in knowing the precise problem that these...

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Last post by Moreforles
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:53 pm
Need suspension advice

Last post by Spike99 « Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:32 pm
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by chemist » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:52 am

With all the stuff I do with my van, it really should have at least the same leafs as a half ton truck. So, adding a leaf seems prudent and that's...

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Last post by Spike99
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:32 pm
Monroe vs Gabriel air shocks

Last post by Rufus « Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:14 pm
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by stomp13 » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:00 am

99 AWD Astro LS

Hello all,

I would like to install a set of air shocks on my Astro for light load leveling. I have used Gabriel Hi-Jackers in the...

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Last post by Rufus
Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:14 pm
Designing Triangulated 4-link rear suspension..

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:50 pm
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by zombie{[six]} » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:40 pm

SO as of right now Im designing a triangulated 4-link rear suspension to use with the Dana 60 im getting. I plan on having 8-10 of lift with 3 tier...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:50 pm
how long to install +4 lift

Last post by phr1$k37 « Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:00 pm
Replies: 9
by scarecrow » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:03 pm

well i ordered my lift i should have it in a couple days.i went with the 4in kit with the rear 4in springs. how long should the intall take? i will...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:00 pm
Anyone know what size the stock leafspring centering pin is?

Last post by stomp13 « Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:31 pm
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by stomp13 » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:39 am

Anyone know what size the stock leafspring centering pin is? Is it 3/8 x 4inch?

Thank you :drinkers:

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Last post by stomp13
Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:31 pm
Before and After

Last post by FireVan « Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:53 am
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by FireVan » Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:53 pm
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Before and After shots of lift and tires. Not finished yet but a big change already. I did a 3 body lift Tried a 2 first) in front + 3 torsion lift....
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Last post by FireVan
Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:53 am
Replacing front suspension components w/XRF?

Last post by SSAstro « Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:23 am
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by Ericglo » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:40 pm

I think it is time to replace most of the parts on the front end of my 1996 Astro 2wd. I bought it in 2000 and I don't believe any of the components...

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Last post by SSAstro
Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:23 am
Using DONK suspension on our astros?

Last post by ihatemybike « Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:18 am
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by zombie{[six]} » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:34 pm
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So our astros subframes are GM B Body right?
So we should be able to use lift components for Donks right?
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Last post by ihatemybike
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:18 am
Poll NEED OPINIONS FOR SUSPENSION :POLL:

Last post by peter « Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:31 am
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by zombie{[six]} » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:38 pm

on 33 X12.5

on 31 X10.5 MT

on 295/50r15

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Last post by peter
Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:31 am
Need 1 more inch. Lifting question.

Last post by peter « Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:50 am
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by stomp13 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:51 am

99 AWD.

AWESOME! I got the Overlands 2inch b-lift and shackles for Christmas! Its on and it looks good. But, I would like to get alittle more...

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Last post by peter
Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:50 am
Help with lowered shocks

Last post by d3athm3talh3ad « Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:17 pm
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by meetthespeakers » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:41 am

Hi guys, been a while since I've been wrapped up in my other car project. Anyway my question is the rear of my van has been lowered via drop 2.5 drop...

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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:17 pm
Unflip a flip kit!

Last post by Mr Singh « Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:52 am
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by Mr Singh » Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:01 am
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Folks, I'm going to have to remove the flip kit on my 97' Astro.

With just 20% of the actual weight of stuff in the van its about 1 from the...
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Last post by Mr Singh
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:52 am
How much difference in driving by lowering it 2"?

Last post by meetthespeakers « Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:15 am
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by pengyou » Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:05 pm

I like plain jane but when I am driving on the freeway and the road veers right or left I often feel like she is going to tip over. Yes, I am going...

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Last post by meetthespeakers
Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:15 am
Front 2" Spacer Problem

Last post by stomp13 « Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:23 pm
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by Astro1 » Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:37 pm

OK, I need some more advice guys. I installed the rear part of the kit (see shackle bolts thread for all the gory details)

I've been driving around...

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Last post by stomp13
Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:23 pm
belltech flip kit problem

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:24 pm
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by andyfanshawe » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:55 pm

Hi all.
Just fitted a 6300 flip kit to the rear of my mates 1998 hightop van with steel leaf springs. The instructions in the box and on their...

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:24 pm
Rear shackle bolts

Last post by TheChopFather « Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:14 am
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by Astro1 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:41 pm

OK, so I got my Overland lift kit for my '95 and older composite spring van.

Two things:

1.) Is there some secret for getting the lower shackle...

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Last post by TheChopFather
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:14 am
question about doing a 10" body lift

Last post by GEJ « Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:04 am
Replies: 28
by zombie{[six]} » Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:48 pm
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is it safe to do a 10 weld in body lift? how should i do it?

ANY input is appreciated
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Last post by GEJ
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:04 am
Alignment problems!

Last post by snapple « Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:38 pm
Replies: 15
by snapple » Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:32 am
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Okay,so after I installed the 4 lift. I call up the closet place to me for a alignment.Tell them I put in the lift kit and new tire size,was told it...
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Last post by snapple
Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:38 pm
Having fun with kids van. NOT!!!

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:25 pm
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by lockdoc » Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:42 pm
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It's been an exciting few months with my kids 92 Astro. Lucky for him I have a lot of parts around. First the front got smashed so we replaced the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:25 pm
custom lift kit (now with pics)

Last post by k120189 « Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:00 pm
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by k120189 » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:03 am
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I've asked questions and designed for a bit. so as part of my college course in manufacturing im going to machine my rear lift kit for my van. im...
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Last post by k120189
Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:00 pm
Opinions on 3 inch "custom" lift concept

Last post by blinkibus « Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:13 pm
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by blinkibus » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:53 pm

Hi All,

1993 Safari AWD, AT, 3.42 gears (GU6), 108K, all stock… for now

I would like your expert opinions on the following custom lift concept....

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Last post by blinkibus
Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:13 pm
97 AWD Rear springs

Last post by GEJ « Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:02 pm
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by THier » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:26 am

Are they used on any other vehicles,, I want to find some heavier springs,, were they application specific?

Thanks,
Tom

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Last post by GEJ
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:02 pm
Compressing the front springs

Last post by Rebel « Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:52 am
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by GEJ » Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:23 am

Now that I have the sub frame out if the donor what would be the best way to compress the springs without the wt of a van??.I am stripping the frame...

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Last post by Rebel
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:52 am
lowering shackles for composite springs

Last post by lockdoc « Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:58 pm
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by kings-x59 » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:09 pm

I had posted not so long ago about lifting the front end a bit, but now I think maybe I should drop the back a bit instead.
is it possible to install...

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Last post by lockdoc
Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:58 pm
What should I pay for a subframe?

Last post by GEJ « Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:21 am
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by THier » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:05 am

I want to buy and cleanup a subframe for my 1997 AWD safari. As I start looking for one in a wrecking yard,, what is a reasonable price to pay?...

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Last post by GEJ
Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:21 am
flip kit question

Last post by nitropyro « Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:01 am
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by k120189 » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:03 am

ok so i have a monoleaf rear end on my steel leaf van....which flip kit do i use? right now im using the steel clam shells

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Last post by nitropyro
Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:01 am
Moog / TRW Variable Rate Coil Springs

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:02 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Fri May 16, 2008 9:49 pm

Has anyone tried the Moog / TRW variable rate coil springs?

Like these:

I just bought a set (yeah I should have asked your opinions first) and...

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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:02 pm
Front Shocks

Last post by Rileysowner « Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:45 pm
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by Rileysowner » Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:39 pm

Now that the rear shocks are done, and I realized they were factory originals :yikes: so more than 10 years old, I figured it is time to do the front...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:45 pm
Rear Sway Bar Installed, Belltech

Last post by 6spd_monte « Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:47 pm
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by meetthespeakers » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:27 am
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I ordered the Belltech Rear Sway Bar kit (BEL5528) from Stillen for $165, free shipping. I installed it 2 nights ago, so I snapped some pics this...
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Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:47 pm

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