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by mdmead
Tue May 26, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: TIRES
Topic: Anyone running LT tires at this point?
Replies: 6
Views: 2331

Re: Anyone running LT tires at this point?

I ran one set of LTs on my high-top and preferred them. The van wallowed a lot and the stiffer tires helped. it currently sits on a set of cheap Wal Mart A/Ts (p-metric) down in my shop, but that was because I was poor last time it needed tires. :muhaha:
by mdmead
Tue May 26, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Re: Mounting a jeep winch bumper on my lifted 95
Replies: 4
Views: 2394

Re: Mounting a jeep winch bumper on my lifted 95

timelessbeing wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 11:48 am Are you volunteering? :)
I'm not sure I'm a good candidate given how infrequent my check-ins have been... But that being said, I'm probably a better choice at this point!
by mdmead
Tue May 19, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Re: Mounting a jeep winch bumper on my lifted 95
Replies: 4
Views: 2394

Re: Mounting a jeep winch bumper on my lifted 95

Poor ASV. There was a time when this post would have had tons of responses! Sadly, I just saw it today!

Cool project!

(As a side note, I noticed who the moderator of this section is: trybe13. Yowza!)
by mdmead
Tue May 19, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bittersweet news
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Re: Bittersweet news

I get it. My van continues to sit in my shop in pieces. I still have full plans getting it on the road, but so many other projects take priority. And yeah, I ain't getting any younger.

Don't be a stranger!
by mdmead
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: DRIVETRAIN
Topic: 1987 Astro Tiger 2wd To AWD/4x4
Replies: 2
Views: 3418

Re: 1987 Astro Tiger 2wd To AWD/4x4

Hey guys. I Understand that there is a lot of information on this forum and others. A lot of the information i have found by spending hrs looking at my screen is on second gen astros. So please forgive me if i have missed a previous post and would greatly appreciate a redirect . Welcome! Finally go...
by mdmead
Wed Aug 07, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: Front diff swap
Replies: 10
Views: 5255

Re: Front diff swap

Nice work!
by mdmead
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:41 am
Forum: STEERING
Topic: AWD Rack and Pinion install
Replies: 13
Views: 7081

Re: AWD Rack and Pinion install

Very cool! I'll be anxious to hear how it works out long term. Obviously my van is far from being on the road, but this is an upgrade that is on my radar for the future.
by mdmead
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: lets watch some videos
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

Re: lets watch some videos

This is pretty sweet! As I commented on the video itself, I'd have liked to see this in a '98 or earlier van with the viscous t-case. This one performed really well though. My daily driver is an AWD Suzuki SX-4. With the stability control electronics engaged, it is actually scary to try and drive fa...
by mdmead
Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: R.I.P. T.Low you will be missed
Replies: 8
Views: 4748

Re: R.I.P. T.Low you will be missed

I met Tom twice. The first time was before his diagnosis when he showed up at my door on a Sunday morning. He was in town visiting friends and decided to look me up before he left. I was happy he did! The second time was on a four wheeling trip where I was able to watch his van in action. He was in ...
by mdmead
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Jeep Wrangler front axle into AWD Astro project
Replies: 2
Views: 2517

Re: Jeep Wrangler front axle into AWD Astro project

Astrophysics wrote:Hi,

The Journeys Off Road guys in AZ have a test Adtro with Jeep solid axle installed. Very interesting with photos.

AP
You can't post this without a link! :poke:

https://www.journeysoffroad.com/astro-a ... build.html
by mdmead
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: I'm now a registered member of ALS forum
Replies: 28
Views: 17096

Re: I'm now a registered member of ALS forum

Wow, I'd actually searched obits in the Bellingham area in the past, figuring Tom had passed. Having had another friend pass from ALS, it seems Tom lived longer than many. Such a terrible disease. Unfair. I met Tom twice. Once he showed up on my doorstep out of the blue. He was good friends with a f...
by mdmead
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:13 am
Forum: Events and Meet-Ups
Topic: 2018 gatherings planned Puget Sound (WA) area?
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: 2018 gatherings planned Puget Sound (WA) area?

If you learn of something, I'd be interested in hearing. Not that my van will be on the road by summer...
by mdmead
Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in Washinton
Replies: 4
Views: 2937

Re: New guy in Washinton

Welcome! Where abouts in WA? I'm in Selah, right next to Yakima.
by mdmead
Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Airbags for a 4” lifted van
Replies: 4
Views: 2981

Re: Airbags for a 4” lifted van

I haven't looked at the airbag system for our vans closely, but it seems the easiest solution would be to buy an Astro/Safari kit and just extend the upper or lower bag mount the lifted amount. Just a bit of welding I'd guess. (In theory, I'll face this one day myself as I'm hoping to someday use my...
by mdmead
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Winch capacity for AStro AWD, Warn M8000 vs M10000, vs VR100
Replies: 22
Views: 10038

Re: Winch capacity for AStro AWD, Warn M8000 vs M10000, vs V

I see no reason to go greater than a quality 8,000 lb winch. If you can't get yourself out with 16,000 lb worth of pull (double line), then maybe you are too stupid to be out in the woods in the first place. :muhaha: I've got to think too that given the capability of most 4x4 Astro/Safari vans, comm...