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by Austinkempwv99 View the latest post
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:40 pm
TRANSFER CASE
FROM AWD'S TO 2-SPEED MANUAL SHIFT, IF IT LINKS THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRONT AXLE, POST IT HERE.
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Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:53 pm
REAR AXLE / DRIVE SHAFT
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OR AXLE, IT GOES HERE.
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by Bret Schmerker View the latest post
Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:58 pm
FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
THIS FORUM IS FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE 7.25" IFS FRONT DIFF, CV HALF SHAFTS AND FRONT DRIVE SHAFT.
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Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:41 am
Axle swap
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Subframe interchange

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:20 pm
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by ScottS » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:58 pm

What year subframes ( AWD) fit on a 98 - just 96-up or do the older ones work too ?

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:20 pm
The "LT"-Old Christene

Last post by SafariRob « Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:31 pm
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by GEJ » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:53 pm

The ABS light came on today.Going to ck the master to see if that is low and why.Was too dark to see what's up. Got to tell you all that I am tired...

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Last post by SafariRob
Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:31 pm
4:10's are they worth it?

Last post by Jim in Indy « Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:43 am
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by astrozam » Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:32 pm
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I've had a few people ask my opinion of the 4:10's that were installed in my van a few weeks ago,so I thought I'd do up a quick summary.Keep in mind...
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Last post by Jim in Indy
Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:43 am
Rebuild Front End

Last post by Smiliesafari « Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:00 pm
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by Rileysowner » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:48 am

I have had this van for 6 years or so now, and am thinking that at least some of the front end steering components are showing some wear. Rather than...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:00 pm
adjustment or spacing for gear changes

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:16 pm
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by Moreforles » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:18 pm

is there any adjustment for transmission, computer that controls it that would allow you to space the shifting closer or farther apart.

if the...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:16 pm
shifter knob

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:32 am
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by 92astro » Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:02 pm

my van is a 1992 astro i was wondering can the shift knobe come off and i can put a different one on? this is automatic trans.

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:32 am
Look at this and tell me it;s OK

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:51 am
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by ScottS » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:28 am
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I am looking at a 2wd Safari- I have this picture of the bottom and notice the riveshaft seems to stick out of the trans quite a bit- it is on a lift...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:51 am
Hypermiling and the Tranny

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:48 am
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by chemist » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:19 pm

Just a question for those who understand automatic transmissions. One hypermiling technique I've heard of is to get up to speed, drop to neutral and...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:48 am
Is this normal?

Last post by Moreforles « Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:22 pm
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by Detectorist » Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:03 pm

I went to check my brake fluid level on my recent purchase 2000 Astro Van and found that the fluid container slopes down towards the front making it...

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Last post by Moreforles
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:22 pm
new kid. Axle code questions, G80 diff?

Last post by potskie « Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:53 pm
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by stomp13 » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:30 am

Hello all,

First off, great site. I used the search for axle code and didnt come up with anything but.....

My dad just give me his very nice and...

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Last post by potskie
Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:53 pm
SPICER VS MOOG

Last post by Smiliesafari « Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:28 am
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by 97ChevyAstro » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:03 pm

Are they a huge difference in these?

I know the Moog are the one's to get but they are expensive. I won't mind replace mind every two year or so,...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:28 am
Ole Yellar goes tilt

Last post by crash « Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:43 am
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by GEJ » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:33 pm

In in order to get my 1989 donor van really to go to the crusher I swapped out the tilt steering column to Ole Yellar a 1985.The wiring harness is...

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Last post by crash
Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:43 am
Windshield washer not working...

Last post by GEJ « Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:41 am
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by madslammer » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:31 pm

Hi guys. I've been trying to fix this for a while now, new switch, new wiper delay board, checked the washer motor and that's fine, wiring seems to...

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Last post by GEJ
Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:41 am
Steering Column - long post with big pics - Part 1

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:29 pm
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by kings-x59 » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:23 pm

I decided to start a new thread for the write up on fixing my wobbly steering wheel. I started writing and hit about 5 pages in no time flat. So here...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:29 pm
Ole Yellar's rearend

Last post by ihatemybike « Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:39 pm
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by GEJ » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:02 am

My 1985 Astro didn't have the glove box that was the orginally on it.I had a flat on the driver's side rear at my home and I went to change it...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:39 pm
hate to come back on such a bad note

Last post by k120189 « Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:38 am
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by k120189 » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:00 pm

well for those of you that knew i was looking to rebuild my tranny....well i never did get around to it so i gues now im looking for a new one...and...

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Last post by k120189
Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:38 am
Locked Wobbley steering wheel

Last post by kings-x59 « Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:34 pm
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by kings-x59 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:47 pm
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Needless to say, I won't be driving the astro to work tomorrow. The steering wheel wobbles left-right and up and down about 1/2 . All the wobble is...
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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:34 pm
Removing headrest on newer Astro LT and Safari SLT

Last post by sfeaver « Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:31 am
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by 2002Safari » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:34 pm

Removing headrest on newer Astro LT and Safari SLT .

The headrest will move up around 3 notches but will not remove, which is possibly a safety...

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Last post by sfeaver
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:31 am
Can I rebuild my transfer case?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:56 am
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by peppy » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:58 pm

I have Borg Warner 4472 transfer case. It has stopped working, because its very difficult to make turns. Without the drive shaft, the turns are a...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:56 am
ring and pinion on a 95 AWD front and rear different?

Last post by scarecrow « Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:49 am
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by scarecrow » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:05 am

i have a 95 AWD astro that i want to lift 4 inches and run 31s. and i woud like to regear it as well with 4.10s to get the power back. my question...

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Last post by scarecrow
Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:49 am
Hub retaining bolt

Last post by Cobra « Mon May 12, 2008 1:59 pm
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by Cobra » Fri May 09, 2008 8:18 am

ok i may be on crack but where can i find the hub retaining bolts does papco make them or do i have to go to the dealer.......

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Last post by Cobra
Mon May 12, 2008 1:59 pm
2003 rwd steering knuckle recall info

Last post by HPbyStan « Sun May 11, 2008 8:42 am
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by astrozam » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:25 pm

Do you drive a 2003 Rwd A/S ? if so, have a look at this recall info.Takes approx 1 min to download,comes courtesy of Thechopfather :cheers:

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Last post by HPbyStan
Sun May 11, 2008 8:42 am
I got a new steeering wheel (yipee)

Last post by violent b « Fri May 09, 2008 7:22 am
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by violent b » Wed May 07, 2008 5:19 pm

My old stock '95 Astro steering wheel was ugly, in not great shape, did I mention ugly? Anyway, I bought a Grant steering wheel and the steering...

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Last post by violent b
Fri May 09, 2008 7:22 am
Art Carr

Last post by wagonmaster « Thu May 08, 2008 3:50 am
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by GEJ » Wed May 07, 2008 6:35 pm

I am going to start my donor van tranny rebuild.I was wondering if anyone has every used parts from Art Carr.I remember him yrs ago being one of the...

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Last post by wagonmaster
Thu May 08, 2008 3:50 am
Ugggh

Last post by GEJ « Sat May 03, 2008 2:17 pm
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by Jboy2 » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:42 am

Well about 2 weeks ago all my brake lines burst.
And now i find that 1 fitting at the anti-lock brake module is stripped.
My friends dad who is a...

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Last post by GEJ
Sat May 03, 2008 2:17 pm
metal lines chaffed

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu May 01, 2008 4:06 am
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by coolen » Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:01 pm

what would be an easy fix for a chaffed power steering line? My bumper cover has chaffed a small hole in my power steering line where it comes down...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu May 01, 2008 4:06 am
Diff ratio's, a guide needed?

Last post by T.Low « Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:29 am
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by astroshepawd » Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:23 pm

Somehow????? Don't ask! The whole concept of axle ratio's has passed me by. Maybe because they are fitted to the van and all works ok, I just havn't...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:29 am
had an alignment done today...

Last post by LaGrasta « Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:17 pm
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by LaGrasta » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:29 am

I rotated the tires this past weekend and now the van pulls left, especially when you hit the brakes. It was fine before I rotated the tires, go...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:17 pm
pinion flange/seal

Last post by snapple « Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:01 pm
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by snapple » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:26 pm

Took a peak under my van to check my exhaust.When I spotted the rear side of my gas tank was wet! It was gear oil,and it looks like I either will be...

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Last post by snapple
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:01 pm
Mystery Vibration..............

Last post by NotDadsW41 « Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:12 pm
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by ricoman » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:09 am

Ive got 2000 AWD and it has now just a slight vibration around 67 mph. I've had the tires rotated and balanced and also have had the front end...

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Last post by NotDadsW41
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:12 pm
how-to turn sig cancelation spring replacement

Last post by Water Boy « Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:56 am
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by tbhager94 » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:08 pm

heres how i fixed my turn sig problem, my turn sig would not turn off after a turn.
first disconect the battery.

then you have to remove the air...

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Last post by Water Boy
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:56 am
Gearing info please ... thinking to finally go 4.10

Last post by Jinmajay « Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:36 pm
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by phr1$k37 » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:04 pm
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Well it sure is pretty outside today in BC!! SUNSHINE! So yes my mind started to wander regarding what to do next. Need to do idler arms soon (that...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:36 pm
Sounds of non-Silence (over alot of the utes heads)

Last post by canadavan « Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:46 pm
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by dunedog » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:18 pm

So maybe I was quick on the 4.3 dying at 136,000 :-k ......what's a torque converter sound like when it is broke?

This because ,I went out to move...

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Last post by canadavan
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:46 pm
summit sale for those running a ford 9" or thinking of one

Last post by GEJ « Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:42 pm
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by skippy » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:35 pm

Nice sale on ford 9 gear sets right now at Summit , you can save over $50.00

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Last post by GEJ
Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:42 pm
Brakes/Steering BAD - unsafe - help! :(

Last post by phr1$k37 « Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:00 pm
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by phr1$k37 » Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:22 pm

I am in desperate need of opinions here guys. Yes, my brakes feel like they have no pressure and my steering is making some LOUD noise as well it...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:00 pm
Problems Problems Problems......

Last post by midnighthunder89 « Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:17 pm
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by midnighthunder89 » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:14 pm
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Hello,
so here is my story I am a college student at MTU (hougton, Mi) I drive a 99 AWD and it has been driving ok for a while usual problems here...
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Last post by midnighthunder89
Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:17 pm
these look right?

Last post by astrozam « Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:06 am
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by coolen » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:09 am

hey everyone. i wanna order this kit, but i need to make sure it looks right. it says it's for the safari, it says 4wd, i'm assuming they mean awd....

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:06 am
91 safari awd..speedo stays at 0... most likely cause?

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:44 am
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by Gordon » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:18 pm

Just go this van home today. The speedo was working when i picked it up but died on the way home.

What do you figure it is?

A) Battery is stone...

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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:44 am
Tranny and speedo

Last post by Rebel « Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:13 am
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by Rebel » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:19 am

Here's a place I ran acorss that may interest some of you guys.

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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:13 am
speedometer conversion

Last post by Rebel « Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:25 am
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by safarirod » Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:10 pm

I'm putting a 400turbo trans behind my 350 swap in my 93 Safari. The 400 trans has a manuel speedo, the 93 safari has an electric speedo, is there...

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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:25 am
Engine Dies when breaking

Last post by dtbell76 « Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:23 am
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by dtbell76 » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:18 am

I just replaced the EGR valve and EGR solenoid so now it doesn't die when i shift into gear, but it still dies when i come to a stop. If i just...

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Last post by dtbell76
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:23 am
Want specs for a custom rear, 9" or otherwise?

Last post by 91AWDAstro « Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:51 am
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by peter » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:39 am

In case anyone wants to have ready specs for ordering up a custom 9 (or any other model for that matter) for their Adtro/Safari, here you go. These...

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Last post by 91AWDAstro
Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:51 am
Rolling while in park

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:03 pm
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by Rileysowner » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:49 am

Ok, this just showed up. We drove up the my parent in-law's place for a visit and parked in their driveway turning off the van. When we were getting...

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:03 pm
Stuck proportioning valve?

Last post by astrozam « Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:55 am
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by Mr_Roboto » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:01 pm

A while back I did a brake job up front, put new pads and rotors on, ever since the pedal pretty much goes to the floor. I hate to think I may be...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:55 am
Pro Transmission flushing machine

Last post by LaGrasta « Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:52 am
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by SoCalli V8 » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:07 pm

I thought that you would be interested to see the BG trans flush machine that we have at the shop where I work,

Inside the cabinet there is a...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:52 am
Axle Code/Ratio

Last post by scootermcb « Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:57 pm
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by Rufus » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:41 pm

I can't find a tag or code on my rear axle anywhere. It's definitely not where the Helms says it should be.
Anyone have any ideas how I can identify...

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Last post by scootermcb
Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:57 pm
how many pounds

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:28 am
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by chinnesse » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:09 am

How many pounds safari 98 on the pinion nut . :-#

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:28 am
rear noise

Last post by chinnesse « Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:13 pm
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by chinnesse » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:14 pm

I have a sound in the rear when i go to 65 to 70 miles and then when i let go of the gas i hear it agian . Any ideas 98 Safari 117000 k

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Last post by chinnesse
Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:13 pm
Steering box leaks

Last post by Water Boy « Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:43 pm

by Water Boy » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:43 pm

While was changing the oil I thought I would check the power steering fluid (PSF) level. It was OK.

A short time later I had a large puddle of PSF...

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Last post by Water Boy
Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:43 pm
IRS Removed Again

Last post by giezy « Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:15 am
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by Rebel » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:47 pm
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Here's a shot that I used a laser level to get my measurement on how far the rear had to be moved to the left so dif. would be centered. May not be...
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:15 am

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