I recently stripped my 89 Astro and sent the hull to the crusher. I saved everything that was good , body was very rusty and had been wrecked numerous times , only once by me . So , as I pull the engine apart on the engine stand , I notice a few things that make me scratch my head . One , the piston...

Those are also 6 lug axles , so they wont interchange !!

I like almost everything about this van except the mirrors , never been a fan of those large chrome mirrors . I guess that visor is made for a fullsize van then modified to fit the Astro . Wonder how much work that would involve .... hmmmmm !

I haven't lowered any with steel springs , but I like the DJM flip kit over the Belltech kit , the rear shackles give you three options for the springs to bolt to , giving you adjustability . I have Belltech sway bars front spindles and rear with DJM's flipkit . No problems with other parts failing ...

Is it possible to swap all of the parts from the S10 axle housing over to the Astro axle housing , seeing as how they both use the 7.625 rears , I know the rotors will have to be redrilled to 5 x 5 bolt pattern , but will the rest swap over ? Got a sweet deal on a S10 Blazer rear axle with disc brak...

Very Nice purchase ...

I was hoping that the intakes would swap , as the '95 has the bolts in the same angle as the earlier years . Basically I want to swap in the long block , but use all the electronics from the '95 . Gonna give it a go and see how it goes !

My '95 AWD has a cracked block and I need to replace it .... my question is this :-k .... I have an 89 that the body has seen better days ie ... rust ! ](*,) Is it possible to swap in the '89 4.3 into the '95 .. [-o< .. the '89 motor is solid and would be great if this would be possible . Thanks for...

I see GU6 which would mean you have a 3.42 ratio

Bolt pattern is 5 on 4.75 ... only way to mount them is to run adapters.

I contacted Energy Suspension directly and they do not make the subframe bushings for the Astro/Safari line up and didn't have a part that would cross reference to work......so factory replacements are your only option.

I have 18 x 9's with 255-45-18's and have had no problems........I did call American Eagle ,the manufacturer of Boss Motorsports to see if they would fit.....so I would suggest you give them a call before you lay down the greens for the wheels....

Can't remember where I saw it at ,but he sold this van after all the work and new paint and if my memory serves me right it sold for $8500.....correct me if I'm wrong

I have searched hi and low for the correct backing plates,to no avail....GM dealerships don't have them and everywhere I have called has no source for them either...

I was wondering if Virginia would allow you to run the exhaust out the side.
I live on the western side of the state.