Deano, SAS kit for S10 Blazers work for Astro?

[T.Low]

I still don't know how different the Astros are from the S10s and Blazers, if at all. Do you think this kit will work for an Astro?

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticl ... index.html

Thanks Dean.

[Logan]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the Jeep Axle is a lot more narrow than our vans....

[mdmead]

Dean is the expert of course, but Logan is right, Jeep axles aren't wide enough. The near-perfect axle is from a mid to late 70s Ford F-150 (or 78/79 Bronco).

I do like the idea of coils, and the F-150 axle is set up for them already!

[LiftedAWDAstro]

The Jeep axle is too narrow for our vans. It has a width of around 60" where we need around 67-68". Like Matt said, the Dana 44's and Dana 60's from the late 70's F150's, F250's and F350's are perfect for our vans.

As for using the SAS kit itself, I have no idea on the frame specs between the M/L vans and the S-10's. I wish I had access to the kits for measurement purposes. I bet a kit could be modified slightly or pieced together for a SAS kit.

[mdmead]

The other thing to look at might be a similar kit for a fullsize Chevy. I imagine somebody is offering a coil spring/straight axle swap for them. (Again, you would probably only be interested in the mounts.)

[T.Low]

OK, now to find out exactly how wide the s10 axle is...just because...


Edit: Here's one;

"sach2802-26-2006, 10:16 AM
Hello Gary B,
Your thread caught my eye, since Im in the process of building a '28 Essex 4 door. The color scheme is the same as my original paint, but Im thinking of a different color when I get ready to paint. I'm a long way from that point right now. I have a question for you about the Camaro rear you used. I'm considering an S-10 rear for mine which is 61 inches from flange to flange Do you know the axle width from wheel flange to wheel flange ? and am concerned about having my tires completely under the fenders. I can't tell in your photos if yours are completely under in the rear. I've ordered a TCI front clip for mine, because I want the coil overs in the front."

[T.Low]

Oh, the things you come across while researching on the internet. Now who could this guy be talking about?:


"Maybe when they get a little older you might see some convert to solid axles. But as of right now I had no plans. I seen a guy do a solid axle swap into a astro van for wheeling! [smilie=bowdown.gif] "
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[LiftedAWDAstro]

No idea!

[astrozam]

No idea!

I think the guy in your avatar might, lol

[LiftedAWDAstro]

You think so zam.