Ok I removed the front driveshaft and as I thought the thing is toast hehe. The van runs really smooth now in rwd mode, and I should have my replacement in 2 - 4 days. And yes with the type transfer case I have, the one with the viscous coupling and the viscous liquid in it the car rolls very slowly...

First off let me say thanks to the members of this forum who have helped me out with my craziest rear end problems a few months back. The van made the move from Illinois to California with out a problem towing a close to 4000lb trailer and the full family inside hehe. Now on to my problem. My front ...

There is no easy rear end you can put in these vans. With some work and cash you can install 12 bolts, 9", Dana 60's etc. Make sure whatever you do, you get a diff with an offset pinion to clear the gas tank. Hmm never mind in that case, Il just replace this whole rear end assembly on this one...

There is no easy rear end you can put in these vans. With some work and cash you can install 12 bolts, 9", Dana 60's etc. Make sure whatever you do, you get a diff with an offset pinion to clear the gas tank. Hmm never mind in that case, Il just replace this whole rear end assembly on this one...

So, I really think this van hates me hehe. Nothing really crazy, the car runs have been driving it for a lil over 200 miles now. But that noise that I thought was my rear drums, well I was wrong hehe. Its a steady sound it doesn't speed up or slow down at all and sounds like Im dragging something be...

Well guys. Last night I finally got the front 3.42 in, filled up the front and rear with mobile1 75-80 synthetic and took her for a test drive. The car finally drives smooth ass hell, no shaking, no rattling nothing I was amazed and happy finally hehe. Only thing I noticed today on my 40 mile drive ...

I live way up north by Chicago.

But if by any chance you are still interested in this unit. I can meet with you somewhere or on the 28th of Dec Im moving to California driving my van also So it wouldn't be a problem to swing by there hehe.

Oh yeah good point, completely forgot about that part hehe.

HEY, this is perfect I have a 93 with 89k miles 3:73 sitting in my Garage right now. I picked it up for my Astro just to find out that my rear is a 3:42.

If you want it's yours for $200, I live in Illinois too feel free to contact me.

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Ok, Finally picked up a 3:42 diff, right off of a cash for clunkers car hehe. If anyone is interested in a 1993 3:73 front differential with 89k miles on it let me know. I live in Chicago IL email:skipl1983@yahoo.com $200 bucks takes it. Im not sure how willing I am to ship it since its just like a ...

Well boys sure enough.

The front diff is definitely 3.73 and my rear is a 3.42.

Going to the junk yard tomorrow to pick up a 3.42 front and finally get my van running hehe.

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:No tags on the front diff to see. Gonna have to split the case to find out for sure.

Good deal, I take it same deal as the rear, take the first number divide it by the second and you get the ration.

Il try to get on that tonight. Third time taking that thing out should be a breeze hehe.

Cobra wrote:how long did it take to remove and install the front diff btw

First time It took me about 2 hours, second time around 45 mins.

OK quick change of plans. The junk yard didn't have the rear end for the 93 that I got my front diff from and t-case. So new plan of attack. I confirmed that I have a 3:42 in the back by pulling the rear cover from the diff. Now the junk yard does have a 96 safari with a GU6 which is the 3:42 that I...

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Did you pull the rear cover and verify the ratio?

Yes the mechanic that put my rear diff in verified that it's a 3:42, my door sticker says stock is suppose to be the GT4 Which is the 3.73

And the 93 I got my front diff from was a 3.73.