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Sticky How to open broken rear door handle
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Kidhauler »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:08 pm
So you broke the rear door handle and now you can't get in. ](*,)
This is a step by step for a 89 Safari Sle with the standard barn doors and full...
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Last post by Rabbit194
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:14 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:51 pm
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Last post by crazyvanman
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:29 pm
Sticky Signal Mirror Install
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trybe13 »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:37 am
This was originally posted on AS.com, but that board mangled the info, and someone was in need of the how-to; so here it is.
I skipped the actual...
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Last post by Ripper
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:31 pm
Sticky Removing drivers exterior door handle
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astrozam »
Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:26 pm
I'll throw this up into the How to section once we get our server issue straightened out
Let me first say that I heard this was a real PITA job,and...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat May 30, 2009 6:58 pm
Sticky Installing drivers exterior door handle
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astrozam »
Mon May 12, 2008 4:56 pm
Recently I read that one of our members 96astro ( aka ChrisMike ) was parting out his van the Ohana Hauler because it had been involved in an...
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Last post by astrozam
Tue May 13, 2008 2:25 pm
Sticky Rear window swap
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Kidhauler »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:55 pm
Ok we are back in business so here goes.
This is for the installation of pop open windows on an 89 Safari van. I am assuming that all the old style...
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Last post by Archiev
Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:31 am
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Last post by chevymaher
Sun Oct 20, 2024 4:42 pm
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Last post by 2005Safari
Tue Aug 20, 2024 4:56 pm
Mirror Wiring Info Needed
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VanGeorge »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:28 pm
I removed stock mirrors from my 2005 Astro and installed the larger extendable truck mirrors. Another member already did this with write up and...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:05 am
rear bumper idea.
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markinnh »
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:18 pm
I was driving down a road today and saw a chevy express with this bumper on it, and I thought wow that would be great on an astro/safari with the...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:38 pm
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Last post by markinnh
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:48 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed May 27, 2020 8:13 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:48 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:55 pm
New aftermarket headlights installed.
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by
racrx7 »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:07 am
So I wanted to try and update the headlights on my van. After looking at the few still available for the Astro van, I went with the Spyder brand faux...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:15 pm
Cladding swap?
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Captn. Crunch »
Wed May 29, 2019 1:21 pm
I’ve recently picked up a 2003 Safari SLT AWD to replace my trusty rusty 99 test mule. The 03 came with running boards while the 99 SLE did not. I...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:40 pm
Electric mirror failure diagnosis.
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by
WE7X »
Fri May 11, 2018 7:52 pm
Another episode in my journey of minor annoyance repairs.
Neither of my electric mirrors ('98 LS) are working, so it was a convenient time to dig...
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Last post by WE7X
Sat May 12, 2018 10:12 pm
Truck topper for DIY high top?
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Spdcrazy »
Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:35 am
I've seen a lot of diy high tops. From wooden framed ply wood things. To fancy fiberglass boat work worth stuff.
But has anyone used a fiberglass...
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Last post by Spdcrazy
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:17 pm
Pop Top Roofs
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by
Jon_Lightning »
Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:48 am
I would like to convert a high top conversion van into a pop top camper. This would be similar to a VW Westfalia Camper. I would like to hear others...
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Last post by Wiley
Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:36 am
My bumper build
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racrx7 »
Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:20 pm
When no one makes any aftermarket bumpers for our van, there's always the option of building them. Here's a mock up of a rear bumper I will build for...
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Last post by WoodButcher
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:08 am
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Last post by akforceten
Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:52 am
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Last post by spyboy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:39 am
Time for rockers
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Captn. Crunch »
Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:31 pm
Ya so I had the van up in the air the other day and took a good look at what was going on under the cladding and sure didn't like what I saw. Did a...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:31 pm
body bushing problem
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akforceten »
Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:45 am
I just got done putting another 4.3l in my 92 safari rwd van . I also rebuilt the sub frame with all new parts. The problem is when I put the sub...
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Last post by akforceten
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:37 am
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Last post by rustyvan
Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:56 am
Need mirror pics!!!
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by
ironhead79 »
Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:47 pm
Looking for pics of different types of mirrors that people are using. If you know where they came from and a link if possible!! Mine are just the...
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Last post by ironhead79
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:16 pm
Maggiolina access port revisited
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John B »
Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:46 am
Three years ago, I asked the question Maggiolina; anyone ever mount one directly to the roof?
My search for info on this mod was birthed out of...
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Last post by Herbie
Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:58 am
HELP- roof leak!!!!!
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by
sidecar53 »
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:52 pm
I've owned my 2004 Safari for 3 weeks now. It's been raining and snowing overnight and when I got in for work, I noticed some water on the floor and...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:37 pm
Key Changes
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VanGeorge »
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:34 pm
I want to do away with the dual key set up of my 1987 Astro and get all new cylinders for the dual sided single key like my 2005 Astro.
I also want...
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Last post by AstroWill
Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:47 pm
Rear Wiper not working
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photo_van »
Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:11 pm
My rear wiper is starting to act like it's haunted by the same ghost that is more typical up front. Wiper doesn't work, well sometimes it does; maybe...
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Last post by photo_van
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:36 am
work on safari gt
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by
mtrhead79 »
Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:54 pm
some pics of my van. i have been removing alot of the stuff from it that the previous owner put on it. also removed a big compass that was on dash...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:21 pm
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Last post by rvflyfish
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:46 pm
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Last post by photo_van
Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:24 pm
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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
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Last post by George1571
Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:09 pm
brush guard, push bar, bull bar.
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by
allmntrider »
Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:45 am
I got my brush guard at the swap meet for $60 it's off a 93 suburban it's called the rancher and is made by Go industries here in the U.S.A. It came...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu May 01, 2014 4:09 pm
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:28 pm
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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:26 pm
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Last post by Wiley
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:05 am
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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:56 am
Slider door Adjusting, Door posts?
Replies: 3
by
Vanjoe »
Tue May 28, 2013 10:07 am
I have saved all info available on adjusting the slider on Gen II. Finally tried it yesterday and.... I hate Gen II ! I have done searches and need...
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Last post by Drummernaut
Tue May 28, 2013 5:31 pm
1st gen question
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markmitchinnh »
Mon May 20, 2013 2:22 pm
Anyone know why some of the first gen vans came with a solid sheet metal piece above the front bumper and others came with a slotted piece?
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed May 22, 2013 8:33 am
Bent Frame
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CaptSquid »
Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:12 pm
May 2012, I was issued (yes, issued) a Class III receiver hitch, a Harmar Lift and a Pride Maxima power scooter to help me get around. Initially,...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun May 05, 2013 5:48 pm
Dutch door lift window stuck on dside?
Replies: 4
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fasteddy »
Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:10 pm
I searched, and not find it.
Worked fine forever. Today, tried to open the lift gate on the dutch doors (99awd LE) to get the ladder out. Pside...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:22 am
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Last post by mr horsepower
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:56 pm
Sliding Door Frozen Shut Will Not Open
Replies: 10
by
Grover »
Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:51 pm
Tried doing a search and didn't find anything so I'm asking the question here.. :whistle:
It was a balmy 3C on Sunday here with lots of rain and...
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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:21 pm
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:26 pm
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Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:00 pm
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