Ha, thanks but I'm certainly not the expert; I'm just good at figuring out who to ask for what, and the Founding Fathers of ASV and it's communtiy had all the answers, my brother in law had all the tools, and I had the crazy ideas and the $. Badda Bing Badda Boom, ya got an AstroLander.
I like your street intimidator look. 9Dawgs has a great stance on his 2wd with a 4" lift, in an off road style package. He could tell you better about tire clearence. 97cargo's 2wd is awesome but I think it's a 6" lift.
I switch on and off from MT's and AT's that are both about 30.75" tall. I have 4" lift in the rear and 3" in the front and still have a rub on a particular spot up front that only makes contact on a steep downhill, inside turn. I'd like to get another inch or so up in front, but am really leary of stressing ball joints to failure in the mountains, so for now, I'll error on the side of safety and conservatism.
I was assuming you were going to lift it just enough to better clear the tires you have. Is that not the case? Are you looking to go with a more agressive off road style like 9Dawgs?
My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
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crash
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
sorry.. may have missed it..
crash wrote:any chance you could let me know the paint brand, color names and codes for both the green and black?
i have people in all the time looking for flats with a matte finish .. if i could cross those names/numbers it'd be helpful
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
sorry bout that. It's by hot rot flatz and the color is olive drab.crash wrote:sorry.. may have missed it..
crash wrote:any chance you could let me know the paint brand, color names and codes for both the green and black?
i have people in all the time looking for flats with a matte finish .. if i could cross those names/numbers it'd be helpful
Website is www.tcpglobal.com. We bought the kit.
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crash
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
thanks!! .. I'm going to try to source it up here in Canunkland ..
Rob
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
My bad. I saw the GMC Truck emblem and thought quickly it was an AWD emblem. Being a 2WD you can run any combo you want! Keep the pics coming as you do the lift.JoeJITSU wrote:Its a 1995 with the fiberglass leaf springs. ATC Fuse? Dan is sending us the lift kit.Also its RWD if that helps
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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crash
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
one more joe.. how did you do the wheels? did they start painted or chrome? if chrome, how'd you prep/prime/paint those? or are they powder coated? sorry if i missed that info..
Rob
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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unrreal
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
van looks cool joe i love the paint scheme 
will be looking into your build see how it turns out 
will be looking into your build see how it turns out 99 astro awd ls package, 3" bodylift, alarm system w/remote start, tinted windows, tranny cooler, modded air intake, bigger power steering cooler, hood struts, westin pushbar, hypertech tuned running on 91 octane, Hypertech 160* thermostat, 1 ton calipers and pads (not much of a difference as i expected)30" tall tires 245-65-17 on jeep wheels
here is a link to my pics: http://s795.photobucket.com/home/unrreal/allalbums
here is a link to my pics: http://s795.photobucket.com/home/unrreal/allalbums
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ihatemybike
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Loving your van! Thing looks mean!
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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GnarliSafari
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
like i said why lift it, you really need bigger front tires? it looks perfect as is, if your gonna lift it i woulf put 15s back on it with some mud style tires, otherwise its gonna look stupid. i think the theme youve started calls for a low stance not a tall stance plus lifting 2wd vans is dumb thats what the awds are for. just my 2cents though.JoeJITSU wrote:The front tires are smaller and the front tires are the biggest we can get to fit. The rims are 18". ThanksGnarliSafari wrote:why lift it? it looks perfect as is, those wheels and tires fill the wheel wells nicely!
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
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6spd_monte
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
I'm not sure about the carbon fiber hood, I think flat black might look better. Just my opinion, but that being said I still think it looks freakin' awesome!
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1987 LT
249,000 miles
1987 LT
249,000 miles
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Thats like saying whoever doesn't own a digital camera ( especially with them being so rediculously inexpensive ) is dumb...GnarliSafari wrote: plus lifting 2wd vans is dumb thats what the awds are for. just my 2cents though.
but we wouldn't say that would we?...lolRaising these vans makes them look better & gives greater ground clearance, add a LS or locker or whatever gives greater traction either in snow or off road which might be all that someone needs to do what they need to do, sure the AWD are nice but that doesn't mean we can all find one that suits us... just my 2cents as well
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mdmead
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Personally, I think just about everything looks better lifted! (I'm trying to figure out how to get lift and 31s under our Ford Focus wagon!)astrozam wrote:Thats like saying whoever doesn't own a digital camera ( especially with them being so rediculously inexpensive ) is dumb...GnarliSafari wrote: plus lifting 2wd vans is dumb thats what the awds are for. just my 2cents though.
Raising these vans makes them look better & gives greater ground clearance, add a LS or locker or whatever gives greater traction either in snow or off road which might be all that someone needs to do what they need to do, sure the AWD are nice but that doesn't mean we can all find one that suits us... just my 2cents as well
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Joe, Van looks really cool. Love the color combo and hood pins. Would like to hear more about tire/wheel sizes. I like the way they fill out the fenders.
t.low, I'm bummed to hear that my black rims look like a goth girl. I might have to paint them a metal flake hot pink now.
t.low, I'm bummed to hear that my black rims look like a goth girl. I might have to paint them a metal flake hot pink now.
2000 Astro LT
1990 Astro RS 2WD, 175,000 miles (divorced)
1993 Astro Shorty 2WD, 213,000 miles (divorced)
1990 Astro RS 2WD, 175,000 miles (divorced)
1993 Astro Shorty 2WD, 213,000 miles (divorced)
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T.Low
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Hey, thats just my little opinion. Maybe you like Goth Girls!??
I like that there are different vehicles and different styles out on the street. It would be boring if everyone did the alloy same as me. Variety is good. Even if I don't like it, I still like it.
Do your thing and more power to ya.