How come I can't reach the spark plugs?

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How come I can't reach the spark plugs?

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I volunteer at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. They have an automotive ministry to help people with automotive needs. So I show up Tuesday after my regular job as usual and there is a '96 Safari with 150,000 on it. It needs tuned-up, cleaned up and a few other little things, but overall looks good. I tell 'em I'll take it, I'm familiar.

I drop the front wheels to swap the plugs and wires and can't for the life of me figure out why I can't clearly see the plugs like on my '98 Astro. Nearly an hour later, I remember mine has a 2" lift kit! Duh! Too funny, I think to myself.
I guess that's another good reason for the body lift kit. Thanks Overland. =D>
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles

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JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
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I do believe that the leadership in our church will be attending a conference of some sort at Saddleback this year. If so, I'll give you notice so we can definitely meet one another.

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sounds good. lagrasta@cox.net
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles

K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Re: How come I can't reach the spark plugs?

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Believe it or not, I can get to all 8 plugs on ZZ very easily as well, due to the 5" body lift. Funny, you'd figure that it'd be tight in there, but the body lift makes a world of difference :supz:
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