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2000 2002 front lowering

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:44 pm
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by Lon » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:54 am

I'm looking at 2002 Astro, I want to lower it 3 front and back. Is there any difference in the front end starting in 2000 and going up to 2002.

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:44 pm
4" HD Spindle Lift Teaser Pix!!

Last post by loopie « Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:41 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Sat May 31, 2008 1:01 am
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Well, I would be done by now if my new stainless braided brake hoses had come with the correct flare fitting. Also as it turns out, if you work on...
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Last post by loopie
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:41 pm
Replace the stock subframe-body donuts?

Last post by loopie « Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 pm
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by Lumpy » Mon May 10, 2010 2:30 pm

Lookin under my camo-stro, getting ready to lift.
The stock, rubber (?) bushings all seem pretty dry
and cracked.

Shouldn't we replace those when we...

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Last post by loopie
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 pm
Extreme tire wear/positive camber front tires

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:45 pm
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by Tom M. » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:07 am

I have a severe positive camber problem with the front wheels on my 1988 Safari van. The outside tread wears out Very quickly. Worse on the passenger...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:45 pm
Anyone know the sub-frames interchange??.

Last post by Kabey's Van « Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:52 am
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by 1Gary » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:07 am
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I got the sub-frame from my 1989 donor van unloaded this past wkend.I want to build-up this one for my 1985 Ole Yellar van.I am going to measure both...
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Last post by Kabey's Van
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:52 am
Re-arc steel springs=how much lift??.

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:01 pm
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by 1Gary » Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:32 pm

Is there a chart for a given re-arc of steel springs what it would equal in the inches of lift??. :-k

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:01 pm
How to confirm stock ride height?

Last post by loopie « Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:53 pm
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by loopie » Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:45 pm

Good day :)

I can't find one particular detail on adjusting an AWD front end back to stock spec ride height.
From one section of the service...

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Last post by loopie
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:53 pm
Rear Sway Bars for 2000 AWD?

Last post by DerekBell « Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:10 pm
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by DerekBell » Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:31 pm

Having a tough time finding 'em. Helwig states no, Belltech shows only 2WD. Suggestions?

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Last post by DerekBell
Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:10 pm
Drop Spindles for 2003 Astro

Last post by cason234 « Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:41 pm

by cason234 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:41 pm

Hello All,

Is there a drop spindle available for the 2003-05 Astro? I know that they are available for the earlier vans of course, but the later...

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Last post by cason234
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:41 pm
Girls And Shocks

Last post by GnarliSafari « Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:18 pm
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by hpygolkyone » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:17 pm
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So here's my issue:

I've read all the threads and posts about shocks and what everyone likes and what they think sucks.....what's expensive, what's...
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Last post by GnarliSafari
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:18 pm
Leaf Spring Deletion.

Last post by capulet_x « Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:35 pm
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by capulet_x » Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:35 pm

Hello Everyone...

I was curious if any of you have ever heard of a modification where the leaf springs on an Astro are replaced with a trailing arm...

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Last post by capulet_x
Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:35 pm
Stiffest shock absorbers

Last post by clarkperez2334 « Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:34 pm
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by Mr Singh » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:03 pm
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Guys,

who makes the biggest baddest, stiffest dampers for the rear end of a 97' Astro?

Thanks,
Am
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Last post by clarkperez2334
Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:34 pm
Lift Shackle Bushing Install

Last post by lockdoc « Thu Nov 18, 2010 2:13 pm
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by 9dawgs » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:31 pm

Hi Guys, I finally got my OLV shackle busings from Gerald over at Overland Vans. With the store moving from the states to Canada you will have to...

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Last post by lockdoc
Thu Nov 18, 2010 2:13 pm
Rough Ride (Bumping)

Last post by Smiliesafari « Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:45 pm
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by JimG » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:19 am

I am experiencing severe bumping whenever I drive between 65 and 74 miles per hour. Over 74 miles per hour the bumping decreases (or seems to). I...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:45 pm
leaf packs

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:08 am
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by moparnut » Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:41 pm

does anyone know if their is another vehicle that has the same width rear metal leaf springs as the astro? im looking to remove the long arch leaf...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:08 am
AWD Torsion Bar Question

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:52 pm
Replies: 14
by blpogue » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:19 pm

Hi All, newbie here. I replaced my 1995 Astro AWD Torsion Bars last fall (when they both broke and my van was left unturnable). I got the new bars...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:52 pm
coil springs that provide 2" lift

Last post by jeff hosford « Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:16 pm
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by crash » Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:14 am

anyone know if there is a direct cross to an 'off-the-shelf' coil that will work in a 99 astro to provide a 2 lift?

reason I ask is: I can get a...

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Last post by jeff hosford
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:16 pm
Body to subframe bushings

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:32 am
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by Astro-SS-V8 » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:14 pm
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I have tried to find aftermarket polyurethane replacements,but have had no luck . I contacted Energy Suspension, they don't have anything available....
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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:32 am
new guy with questions....

Last post by Rebel « Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:37 am
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by moparnut » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:32 pm

im looking for a stiffer ride for my van. i want to lower it a little bit perhaps 2in. any suggestions? ive read that chevy express springs fit, im...

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Last post by Rebel
Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:37 am
Stengel Brothers Steel Rear Springs

Last post by Coyote X « Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:10 pm
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by Coyote X » Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:38 pm

I put on a set of springs from Stengel Bros on my Astro a few months ago and have been meaning to put a review of them on here. I hauled a good load...

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Last post by Coyote X
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:10 pm
okay to drive with a broken front swaybar?

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:05 pm
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by crash » Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:30 am

just happened to go out for groceries this am and noticed a bit of a clunk on the right front while making a left turn.

ended up getting the...

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:05 pm
'87 Astro Van Lowering Input.

Last post by Astro-SS-V8 « Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:37 pm
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by capulet_x » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:51 pm

Hello, Everyone, I am lowering my '87 5-Speed Astro about 2.5 to 3 inches. I have the drop spindles for the front already but had a few questions...

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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:37 pm
www.customsuspension.com

Last post by Astro-SS-V8 « Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:32 pm

by Astro-SS-V8 » Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:32 pm

Thought I would pass this web address along . They have steel leaf springs for Astro's and Safari's .www.customsuspension.com

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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:32 pm
choosing proper pinion shims?

Last post by dilly « Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:37 pm
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by dilly » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:32 pm

so, i started out with a 2 lift with shackles (on the lowest hole)on my composite springs and had a terrible vibration at highway speeds. last summer...

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Last post by dilly
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:37 pm
Suspension woes`

Last post by Mr Singh « Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:19 pm
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by Mr Singh » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:51 am

Right, I have had enough of my squeeky squelchy sounding rear suspension.

My Astro weighs around 7500lbs. Suspension comprises of drop spindles and...

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Last post by Mr Singh
Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:19 pm
Lumpy's 89 2 inch lift, with pics and measurements

Last post by T.Low « Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:19 pm
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by Lumpy » Wed May 26, 2010 2:43 pm

Big Brown truck arrived day before yesterday with my stuff from Dan the Man.

I put the 2 front hockey pucks in yesterday. Took just 3 hours.
Most...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:19 pm
Rancho MyRide Remote Control Instal Pictorial

Last post by Lumpy « Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:23 pm
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by Lumpy » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:39 pm

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Last post by Lumpy
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:23 pm
Removing Front Shocks - Top Nut - SHEESH!

Last post by 6spd_monte « Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:31 pm
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by Lumpy » Fri May 28, 2010 9:56 pm

Manoriffico, is there some kind of secret trick to getting that
top nut off the front shocks?

PBBlaster, Freeze spray, 4 different vice grips,...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:31 pm
lifting my '01

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu May 20, 2010 5:55 pm
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by mattimeo13 » Wed May 19, 2010 6:34 pm

I finally picked up a van. 2001 Astro AWD. Planning to give it a 3-4 lift.

For the front I'm going to us 3 lift blocks from followed by torsion bar...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu May 20, 2010 5:55 pm
1998 awd astro

Last post by rlsllc « Wed May 12, 2010 12:33 pm
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by titocrx88 » Tue May 11, 2010 3:22 pm

how to swap a rear suspensio to a independent suspensio?

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Last post by rlsllc
Wed May 12, 2010 12:33 pm
Composite to steel leaf spring swap

Last post by safariman28 « Tue May 11, 2010 11:32 pm
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by snapple » Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:04 pm

While working on taking out the composite leaf springs on the drivers side,I came across a little snag.Got the leaf out,but can't remove the front...

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Last post by safariman28
Tue May 11, 2010 11:32 pm
Front end movement

Last post by astrozam « Sun May 09, 2010 8:56 am
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by daytonboi » Sat May 08, 2010 3:40 pm

That's probably not the best way to describe it.

I have a 1998 Astro AWD. Over the past month or so my front end has been making some noise. I don't...

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Last post by astrozam
Sun May 09, 2010 8:56 am
let's kick a dead horse about shocks

Last post by Rileysowner « Sat May 08, 2010 7:01 pm
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by crash » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:09 am
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in the next month or so I'm hoping to spend a bunch of money on the 99. first item on list is brakes. second, shocks.

I find that the rear sags with...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sat May 08, 2010 7:01 pm
JCWhitney Airsprings

Last post by thevalleyboy « Sat May 08, 2010 3:03 pm
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by thevalleyboy » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:27 pm
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Does anybody have any experience with JC Whitney's airsprings for the Astro item number ZX475901R - for example what brand they actually are? Was the...
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Last post by thevalleyboy
Sat May 08, 2010 3:03 pm
looking to lift my 93 safari awd

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:13 pm
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by rallyvan93 » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:20 am

im looking for a lift for my 93 safari about 3-5 inches or so any recomodations or where i can find waht i need all info would be greatly appreciated...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:13 pm
Add-a-Leaf questions.

Last post by Kidhauler « Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:31 pm
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by stomp13 » Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:24 pm
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Cheap-ass time.

Ok, I love Overland as much as the next guy but...... $171.50 (shipped) for an Add-a-Leaf !?!?!!?!! Crap in a basket I got a full...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:31 pm
How much back space before hitting leaf springs?

Last post by 356redux « Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:49 pm
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by 356redux » Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:51 pm
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Hey guys trying to figure out wheel fitment without my van around. Can anyone tell me how much backspace is available before the leaf spring comes...
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Last post by 356redux
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:49 pm
Front camber on AWD out of whack

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:52 am
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by ball » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:51 pm

Hello, new member here. I usually fix problems on my van by myself, but this time I thought some advice would be, um, advisable.

I've recently...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:52 am
Shock mounts when bagging the front?

Last post by madslammer « Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:41 pm
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by madslammer » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:02 pm

Hi people. . . Just wondering where are the front shocks relocated when you bag the front?
I've seen several pics of the bags installed, but none of...

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Last post by madslammer
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:41 pm
anyone using taction bars?

Last post by Logan « Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:08 am
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by markinnh » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:06 am

I have stock steel replacement rear leafs springs and would like to possibly make some traction bars. I was just wondering if anyone has tried to...

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Last post by Logan
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:08 am
Lifting your 2WD van and ride quality

Last post by slim724 « Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:46 pm
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by slim724 » Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:50 pm

Just wanted some opinions from you guys with lifted 2WD vans on how your ride quality has changed after the lift. I am currently running the stock...

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Last post by slim724
Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:46 pm
considering a 2" body lift

Last post by Cobra « Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:32 pm
Replies: 23
by batmo » Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:36 pm
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I'd like to gain a couple of inches clearance in both front and rear.

Im pretty handy with metal so I think I can come up with the parts.

can...
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Last post by Cobra
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:32 pm
Noisy control arms

Last post by Cobra « Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:53 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:00 pm

So months down the road after I install my lift, the suspension starts to squeek. Any kind of up and down movement is causing a squeek from the front...

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Last post by Cobra
Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:53 pm
Questions on lifting a 2002 RWD astro

Last post by kevinebass « Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:07 am
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by kevinebass » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:24 am

Hello folks,
new to the site but have had my 2002 astro since new. Wife and I moved to Colorado Springs and quickly found that the astro wasn't the...

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Last post by kevinebass
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:07 am
Shock choice

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:57 pm
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by ChrisG » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:13 am

Hey folks, after a couple of months as an Astro owner I know that I am all in on being a van man for a long time. I have had a few issues that werent...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:57 pm
Cranking the Torsion Bars, is it really that easy

Last post by blacknome « Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:04 pm
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by blacknome » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:31 pm
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OK, to start off by reflecting back to the earlier post that I hi-jacked I have a set of sweet 225 / 75 /16's that I am trying to make fit on my van....
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Last post by blacknome
Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:04 pm
Shock question

Last post by Cobra « Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:32 pm
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by astrogus » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:07 pm

Whats the beffiest rear shocks i can find? I have a mobile detailing business and the 1000lbs of water inside my van is killing me. Not to mention...

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Last post by Cobra
Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:32 pm
Torsion Bars Help

Last post by snapple « Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:52 pm
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by thunder57 » Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:05 pm

NEED TORSION BAR HELP:

I have a '95 awd and have replaced the front left torsion bar twice now. It has gone again, so I am wondering if I can change...

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Last post by snapple
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:52 pm
Shocks - KYB MonoMax

Last post by astroturf « Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:13 pm
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by JBZ » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:00 pm

Just installed four KYB MonoMax Heavy Duty Gas shocks on my 2003 Astro AWD with a GTVR conversion. This alleviated all body roll and the van does not...

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Last post by astroturf
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:13 pm
Torsion bars (How much load)?

Last post by Moreforles « Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:45 pm
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by astroshepawd » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:12 pm
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Hi Guys, this is possibly directed at any AWD, off-road guys running a V8 + winch.
I am seriously considering fitting/running a 6.2/5 diesel engine...
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Last post by Moreforles
Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:45 pm

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