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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:44 pm
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by safaridude » Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:28 pm

How do I know if I have a posi or open rear? Any tags or numbers?

Dave

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:44 pm
leaky leaky...........dammit

Last post by coolen « Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:16 pm

by coolen » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:16 pm

found out that where the front driveshaft enters the front diff is leaking. is this a hard job, or just time consuming?

when it was in the shop for...

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Last post by coolen
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:16 pm
AWD binding?? Now maybe bad rear end???

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:01 pm
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by safaridude » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:21 pm

My cousin rode in my Safari and he says what he hears is a bad rear or problem rear end. I did notice the right rear tire is tilted in on the top. Do...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:01 pm
Are AWD probs with uneven tires the same w NP231?

Last post by gabequest « Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:58 pm
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by gabequest » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:02 pm

With the 231 Tcase, I assume there aren't the same issues with mis-worn or mismatched tires. Is this correct. I figure its now more a 4WD than AWD....

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Last post by gabequest
Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:58 pm
SPB is getting a new winch mount front bumper

Last post by k120189 « Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:31 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:58 am
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Here are some teaser pics... :muhaha:
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Last post by k120189
Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:31 pm
need schematic for transfer case on AWD

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:49 am
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by smokinsiggy » Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:35 pm

Been looking for a schematic for this transfer case used in my 90 Has Been AWD . Not having any luck absorbing how these function . Would be of great...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:49 am
Rock Rails...building a set for Cobra

Last post by Cobra « Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:24 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:05 pm
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Cobra...here you go. :D
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Last post by Cobra
Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:24 pm
new to awd sugestions on pm

Last post by peter « Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:27 am
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by mtrhead79 » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:33 pm

hi i just got rid of my 92 cargo and got a 01 cargo awd. i never have owned a awd car before. this one sounds like it has a rear problem. but my...

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Last post by peter
Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:27 am
Issue with 4472 transfer case. GM Service Bulletin #06-74-01

Last post by peppy « Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:36 pm

by peppy » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:36 pm

My transfer case is toast - well, the viscous clutch, anyway.. I came across a GM Service Bulletin #067401 that describes the end of Borg-Warner 4472...

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Last post by peppy
Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:36 pm
Poll Electric vs Manual Transfer Case

Last post by Cobra « Thu May 29, 2008 9:39 am
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by ihatemybike » Wed May 28, 2008 8:09 am

Off-roading this past weekend in my wife's Jeep is really getting the bug going in me. Eventually, I think Grumpy will get a 2 speed transfer case....

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Last post by Cobra
Thu May 29, 2008 9:39 am
'03 AWD to 2spd electronic shift

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:18 pm
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by T.Low » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:09 am

Time to get started, beginning with procurement information. The Owyhee trip is coming up and I will need the low range to descend into the canyon,...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:18 pm
TIMEWARPED!!!

Last post by peter « Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:58 am
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by TheChopFather » Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:01 am

ITS ALIVE! almost lol well lastnight we worked on it to the wee hours of the morning and we got to to crank over but out of respect for the neighbors...

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Last post by peter
Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:58 am
Manually engage AWD

Last post by betz « Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:45 pm
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by betz » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:49 pm

Is there a way to manually engage the AWD on my '05. I know that it is electronically controlled, so I was thinking that it shouldn't be too hard....

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Last post by betz
Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:45 pm
Time for some new wheeling pics!

Last post by phr1$k37 « Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:20 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:07 pm
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We went back to Paragon Adventure Park for our annual Christmas run and had a blast! Even though there were only a few of us out, it was an awesome...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:20 pm
The things we do for the love of an Astro

Last post by GEJ « Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:08 pm
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by TheChopFather » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:05 pm

I finally was able to get TW in the garage I had to drop it down on rims only and roll it in slowly into the garage talk about some low profile...

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Last post by GEJ
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:08 pm
94-95

Last post by tbhager94 « Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:18 am
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by coolen » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:29 am

Hey everyone, quick question:

I came across a 94 astro that someone is parting out. Other than the obvious difference in front ends from 94-95, will...

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Last post by tbhager94
Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:18 am
On Board Tool Box

Last post by 9dawgs « Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:54 pm
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by T.Low » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:51 am
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I really shouldn't be posting this right now; my company truck is outside running as I just stopped in to grab something real quick...but its been on...
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Last post by 9dawgs
Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:54 pm
Four-Wheel-Drive Demystified

Last post by tbhager94 « Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:52 pm

by tbhager94 » Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:52 pm

Four-Wheel-Drive Demystified
by Ann Job
this can also be found at :

All-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, part-time 4WD or permanent 4WD: Which one of...

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Last post by tbhager94
Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:52 pm
Rwd of light offroading?

Last post by rab2009 « Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:10 am
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by rab2009 » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:55 pm

How cabable would is a rwd safari for light off roading? Just the occasional fire trail. Just wanted to hear from others about what their rwd are...

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Last post by rab2009
Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:10 am
Gonna Lift it

Last post by Jersey John « Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:59 pm
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by Jersey John » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:08 pm

My wife was looking at pic's on here the other day with me and saw all the lifted vans and asked when was I gonna lift mine :-k so, I am going to...

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Last post by Jersey John
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:59 pm
Jersey John; Mr. Cooper?

Last post by T.Low « Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:59 pm
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by T.Low » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:13 pm

The picture of kids calling their Dads Astro Mr. Cooper just makes me laugh. =D> What the deal?

My Fiancee calls mine RRRAstro, as in the name of...

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Last post by T.Low
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:59 pm
Astro did well off road,( that may not be good)

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:22 pm
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by T.Low » Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:05 pm
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Fiancee called me at work around lunch, asked if I wanted to go out for a beer with the gang after work today. I told her to go on with out me, I...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:22 pm
2007 - 2008 snow plowing thread.

Last post by dunedog « Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:46 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:09 pm
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Let's use this thread for pics of your Astro or Safari plowing snow! Right now I only know of Dunedog (Jim) and I having plows. Hopefully we can find...
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Last post by dunedog
Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:46 am
Interesting technique

Last post by robertg « Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:32 pm
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by potskie » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:31 pm

I came across this little how-to for fender rolling to help when running over sized tries. Now this is for small cars. But I wonder if it can be...

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Last post by robertg
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:32 pm
Need help- haveing 4WD issues

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:08 pm
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by Sublimewind » Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:26 pm

Hi all,

I don't often visit this section of the forum, silly me....

Anyhow, my GF has a GMC Jimmy (and I only ask here cause some know me here,...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:08 pm
93 Astro AWD not working.

Last post by astrozam « Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:15 pm
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by astroglide » Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:03 am

Hi Everyone,
Just found this site and learned more about how the AWD works in the last 1 1/2 hours on these forums than I have been able find...

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Last post by astrozam
Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:15 pm
Transfer Case Cable Shifter

Last post by 1996astro « Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:24 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:24 pm

When I installed the 10 gallon hydraulic tank between the front seats, I had to remove the floor mounted transfer case shifter. I used the hole in...

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Last post by 1996astro
Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:24 pm
On-board Welder (OBW)

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:33 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:45 pm
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Well after seeing some write-ups on converting an alternator to a welder, I figured I would give it a try! I used a CS-130 Delco alternator from a...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:33 pm
Started a how-to on the SPB's upgraded hydraulic system

Last post by potskie « Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:38 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:13 am
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Check out the how-to section on the new hydraulics I am installing into the SPB. This is a project that will take until the end of April or early May...
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Last post by potskie
Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:38 pm
DHC Offroad Rock Rails

Last post by BLAZER « Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:21 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:17 pm

As many of you know, I have built a few sets of what are known as Rock Rails for a few vans out there. I had an AS.com member (snapple) contact me...

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Last post by BLAZER
Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:21 am
RWD to 4WD

Last post by Astronut « Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:01 pm
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by Astronut » Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:29 pm

Hi, #-o I'm new to this site but I know forums so here goes... [-o<

:-k What other vehicle aplications can be used to convert a RWD Astro to 4WD?...

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Last post by Astronut
Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:01 pm
ZZ's off for a face-lift

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:33 am
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by peter » Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:44 am
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Spent the last two weekends stripping ZZ in prep for fresh paint. Poor thing was looking purdy shabby this last year....
I also replaced the intake...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:33 am
Snow plow pics

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:50 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:11 pm

I figure since we finally got our first serious snow of the season I needed to post pics of the SPB in the snow!

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:50 am

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