they didn't come into play until 03.

sweet, I can deal with that.
I know that later models had a different ABS but the van has had the old, garbage ABS removed anyway.

Does anybody know any reason why a 96-02 rear WOULDN'T bolt up to an 89 van? I already have the steel leaf springs sine the van was originally a fleet vehicle.
Thanks in advance.

It looks just like GEJ's van but all black. Are you saying it's a raised roof cargo and if so,,do you have any pics. just sent you an email for pics. yeh. it's a raised roof cargo. http://www.gtluke.com/mycustomvan/gallery/main.php/d/75-1/IMG_2031.JPG http://www.gtluke.com/mycustomvan/gallery/main....

is it possible for somebody to post a pic of the backing plate (preferably with a ruler in the pic to show basic dimensions) so I have some sort of reference to go by when I'm picking around in the junkyards?

I have an '89 5 speed that I'd like to sell now that I have my '02. It looks just like GEJ's van but all black. I'd be willing to take $1000 for it. It's a little bit of a project but it runs/drives and it's all there plus I'm throwing in A LOT of extra parts with the sale. If you have any interest,...

I stumbled upon this today. I'm sure ASV.org members can share their knowledge and tricks of sleeping in vans.
http://minivancamping.com/forum/index.php

anyone know what the best donor would be to do this swap on an '02 AWD? Do the roadmaster parts work on the 96-02 vans or should I stick with Caprice parts? Thanks.

I love using the bench seats around the campfire however, I'm getting tired of the latch mechanisms getting clogged with dirt and grass. One of these days I'm going to design a portable base that the seat latches can lock into.

Nice! Thanks.
If that's the case, shouldn't this work on vans up to '04 (before they changed to 6 lug)?

is there any reason why this mod won't work on a '02 AWD?

hahahah.
if you drop by, can you post the pricing? they don't seem to list it online.

here's an alternative for an awning...
http://www.shadyboy.com/

If I do this swap on my '02, what do i do with the front and rear drive shaft speed sensors? Do I need to do the 2" body lift kit like the manual transfer case conversion?

has anyone tried this swap on a '02 style van? I'd like to do the swap after my 2" lift but I don't want to mess up the trans or ECU electronics by doing so.