Astro/Safari rear end offset

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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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No I haven't built the springs yet.
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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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Well I went and looked at the spring perches on the rear end it's self and just like you guys said there isn't a hole for the center bolt.Kind of stupid on GM's part.So I have to assume that a plate welded into that with a hole on center will be correct.Might email Peter to see what he did on his.Just makes a simple job alittle harder to get right............. ](*,)
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......


Rochester,NY
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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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are you doing a lift too? might consider welding in a 2 or 4 degree shim to align the pinion.
Oh wait, arent you getting perches made for a 9".
Just get them made right instead of copying the stro.
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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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You know I am thinking I might be better off having a mount built that I adjust with shims.What do you think??.
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......


Rochester,NY
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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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Peter got back to me and said he tried to use a aftermarket perch that turned into a real pita.I am thinking I am going to leave this up to the rear end shop to resolve.
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......


Rochester,NY
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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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Well, sounds like they are the experts.
I just wanted to point that out since you were saying that you would ask them to 'Copy' the stro mounts, which arent perfect either.
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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Re: Astro/Safari rear end offset

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Your right.Damm it,nothing comes easy to me.

Sorry man,it still hot here.
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......


Rochester,NY
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