We bought a VERY VERY BIG van :-)

Mr Bean · Post by **Mr Bean** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:03 am

Ok...so we've had the Astro for about 3 months now...and just felt like we needed more room...you know. Just a little tight in the van. So we upgraded:

Logan · Post by **Logan** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:19 am

Dude, I did the same thing but not as LARGE...... AWESOME!!!

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5008

ihatemybike · Post by **ihatemybike** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:23 am

How nice of a conversion are you going to do on it?

Astro toady?

Smiliesafari · Post by **Smiliesafari** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:24 am

"UPGRADE"!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, I guess you did. Cool!!!!!!! $\:D/$

Cobra · Post by **Cobra** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:18 am

that's one hell of an upgrade congrats

CaptSquid · Post by **CaptSquid** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:30 am

I'll bet the 'Stro is easier on fuel and parking!

Mr Bean · Post by **Mr Bean** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:59 pm

CaptSquid wrote:I'll bet the 'Stro is easier on fuel and parking!

Just a little.

The Stro is getting 14-15 MPG the way I drive. The Beast...oh...um...about 6!

As for the conversion...yes...hopefully very nice. Wood floors and cabinets...glass shower...leather furniture. hopefully...

kings-x59 · Post by **kings-x59** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:57 pm

Can't wait to see the lift conversion on that!

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:35 am

Gonna make a parking space in the back for the Astro?

That would be cool. If you are basically making a camper out of it, we can move it to the camping/out doors section. Please keep the pics coming. This is going to be a neat build.

1Gary · Post by **1Gary** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:12 pm

Very nice Scott.Hope this ref link will help you for the conversion:

http://www.irv2.com

Mr Bean · Post by **Mr Bean** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:15 pm

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Gonna make a parking space in the back for the Astro? That would be cool. If you are basically making a camper out of it, we can move it to the camping/out doors section. Please keep the pics coming. This is going to be a neat build.

Not exactly a camper...rather a home away from home. Camping/Outdoor section might be good? Whatever you admins think best...I'm easy

In any case, we'll for sure post pics if peeps are interested. was planning on the astro being a toady...but not sure the AWD system can handle being towed on all fours?? Maybe someone can help with this...also, a BIG question is when the ignition is off, does the astro register mileage on the odometer?

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:24 pm

The AWD Astro can NOT be towed with all wheels on the ground. If you disconnect the front or rear driveshaft, you could tow it with that end on the ground.

ihatemybike · Post by **ihatemybike** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:00 pm

I recall seeing an AWD equipped with dual drive shafts disconnects. God know where I can find it again.

Could a 2 speed transfer case with neutral be flat towed?

ihatemybike · Post by **ihatemybike** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:11 pm

Remco says with a lube pump the AWD can be flat towed.

http://www.remcotowing.com/vehicles/267 ... &year=2001

LiftedAWDAstro · Post by **LiftedAWDAstro** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:58 am

ihatemybike wrote:Could a 2 speed transfer case with neutral be flat towed?

A NP231 transfer case can be selected for neutral and flat towed. The t-case lube pump is in the rear drive shaft output so as long as the rear tires are turning it is flowing fluid.

ihatemybike wrote:Remco says with a lube pump the AWD can be flat towed.

Let's see...$850 plus installation for the lube pump, $430 for a base plate and $745 for a tow bar (the standard 5,000 # bar won't be enough)...you could buy a nice used trailer and not have to worry about damaging your Astro or Safari at all!

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