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RWD to 4WD
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:29 pm
by Astronut
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?
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:54 pm
by sfeaver
What year are you looking to convert?
The front subframe is quite a bit different, torsion bars instead of springs.. I would say the easiest and best way to convert would be to swap in the right subframe from a AWD van.
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:00 am
by LiftedAWDAstro
You will also need a 4x4 tranny and a transfer case. Definitely will be easiest to grab an AWD sub frame with a front diff and suspension already attached.
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:01 pm
by Astronut
[quote="sfeaver"]What year are you looking to convert?
:^o I HAVE A 94 EXT Rwd, I have alreedy lifted the back by adding a second set of OEM leaf spings. I believe it lifted it about 3" to 5".
For this van I will most likly will just lift the front now to an equal hight as the back for time and expence. I just need to know if iI will need to lengthen the steering shaft since the front springs I will be replacing?
I an looking at an 95 EXT AWD close to my local. That may be and better 4X4 convert option latter on. :-k