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Post by Cobra »

replaced my BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's today with a set of.......







BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's :supz:
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler

1997 gone
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How many kms did you get out of the old ones? How much did you pay this time?

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772 installed pricey indeed i posted in the all-terrain tire thread some pics and info
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler

1997 gone
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Post by 1Gary »

Played tin man today banging out the first attempt of the wheel well patch on Ole Yellar.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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Cobra wrote:772 installed pricey indeed i posted in the all-terrain tire thread some pics and info
I paid in the 900's (tax in) for the same tire (30x9.5) at Costco. It came with a nice "road hazard" guarantee though which definitely came in handy.

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Went to the junkyard. Spent 20 bucks and came back with a set of window ledges with lights in them, a compartment with the GMC truck logo engraved in it, and some pieces for my cadillac.


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00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
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Had the check engine, brake, ABS, and air bag lights go on in the van today. I'm thinking moisture got into the VSS harness. It will be going to the mechanic this week to check it out.
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera

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The lights on the dash were all out this morning....go figure.
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
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Yesterday, I bought a pair of brand new Firestone Winterforce Tires (225-70-15) for the front of my van,
and I got my 235-75-15 goodyear wrangler territory tires put onto the back while I was there. All set now.
This morning I see my first snowfall. I'm excited !! I think when I'm done this coffee, I will go for a drive !
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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

Why the different sizes front to rear?
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
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Post by doyoulikeithere »

Cuz I have the big 235 nobbies in hand, but that size wont fit the front of my GT daily driver with out major rubbing, and I only wanted to buy 2 new tires, but real good snow & black ice tires, for the front so I can steer good. Last year was a lesson about ice. Drifted across the highway on ice at 50kmh one day, lucky no oncoming traffic. Another day I Bent a rim, needed an alignment etc. But, I dont like to drive my 1987 4x4 as a DD or in the f'ing salt they thow all over the place in the winter either. Plus I wouldnt want it to get creamed by some looser being a dipsh#t on the ice. My GT is more expendable and does the daily driver routine. If you saw it you might also ask my why the rims up front of my black van are silver 8 spoke, but the rims out back are Blue 8 spoke. Lol.
Cuz, it aint the fashion, its the function that really counts.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.

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Post by markmitchinnh »

I worked for 3 hours on my astro got it to start and run for a few minutes and then it would not start again so I need to do some rerouting of the vacuum lines. I have work to finish but today was a busy day. Hopefully I will have my 89 Astro RS back on the road soon.
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
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Post by SnoDrtRider »

Installed a new exhaust system... Extension pipe, muffler and tailpipe. She's nice and quiet now. Also changed the rear diff oil to Mobil 1 and replaced the entire diff cover plate since a new plate with gasket was only 10.95.
Also washed her!
Tomorrow we go to the cabin for a week.

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Ordered complete tune-up parts from Rock Auto. Getting under 13 mpg right now and it's not even cold out yet! Ordered AC Delco plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
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
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How much $ for that package where you are Deano?
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