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Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:31 pm
by sc-surfer
Hi all...
Still looking. Finding an AWD is proving tough. 2WD are much more plentiful...obviously...so,
How hard is a 4WD conversion? There are parts vans around. I could probably come up with a front subframe complete. I'd just go with a NP233 and the JOR shift kit, eliminating any need for the AWD electronics. I don't mind doing the work, and have a decent shop. Is there any reason to not buy a low mileage clean 2WD and just convert it??
Thanks!
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:42 pm
by sc-surfer
Looking at a clean 2WD '99 with only 105K. If it checks out tomorrow I might pull the trigger. Then just wait for a 4WD subframe to come along. Having the complete subframe on the garage floor would make it pretty easy to do the front end work I want to do. Then when it's dine slide it under the 2WD.
Why not?
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:44 am
by Captn. Crunch
It’s all possible. Set up for the swap or expand your search and find what you want. It’s out there, sometimes patience is a good thing
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:11 pm
by Astrophysics
Hi,
You could also get a Jeep solid axle kit from JOR Journeys Off aRoad in Prescott , AZ.
Perhaps, They could weld it into the 2 WD Astro.
Call Mike at JOR. 928 925-2360, to chat with him.
AP
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:51 pm
by Captn. Crunch
Astrophysics wrote:Hi,
You could also get a Jeep solid axle kit from JOR Journeys Off aRoad in Prescott , AZ.
Perhaps, They could weld it into the 2 WD Astro.
Call Mike at JOR. 928 925-2360, to chat with him.
AP
Great idea!!
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:11 pm
by sc-surfer
Just talked to Mike. The solid axle swap still needs an AWD subframe....
But I did just talk to a local yard that will sell me the subframe of an AWD complete for under $300. That and a clean 2WD (plus a couple of long weekends) might do the trick.
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 6:39 pm
by sc-surfer
Well, finally found my van. 2003 AWD with very clean straight body, rebuilt transmission and a lot of miles, but only $1200. Given the prices in my area, $1200 is a great price. The savings over buying local leaves me with enough coin left to upgrade / fix anything. Going to pick it up next week.
Let the fun begin.
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 2:29 pm
by sc-surfer
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick qu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 9:47 pm
by Astrophysics
Fantastic!
The 2003 AWD is a great Astro.
Congratulations.
AP
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:28 am
by sc-surfer
Well, here it is...Finally!
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:44 pm
by Captn. Crunch
SPECTACULAR!!
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:29 pm
by MountainManJoe
Nice. What are the tires?
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:01 am
by sc-surfer
BFG KO2 245x75 16s
Re: New to this for and the Astro/Safari platform...quick questi
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:00 pm
by Astrophysics
Super nice!