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Good question. All GM has now is the antiquated full size platform in 3/4t and 1t capacities. Their days are probably numbered. Especially with Biden. There is no 1/2t option. No AWD option. The City Express was a flop. I don't really have high hopes for whatever they come out with. Astro/Safari are...

Thank you. How does the light from it look?

I notice that the LED is side-firing. Is there a reflector to guide the light straight out?

thanks.

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Herbie wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:44 pm

At least one person over on Expedition Portal has done a 4x4 swap on an AWD express, so this should be doable. (With a Silverado NP242, IIRC)

I can't seem to find it. Any chance you have the link please?

The 242 looks pretty slick. Full time constant mesh center diff AWD , or locked 4WD, or 4WD low range, and neutral. My documentations says the 242 was used in Jeeps (2500 kg weight rating) and H1 Hummers (4700 kg rated)

Herbie wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:27 pm

EDIT: There's a bit more info and some photos and a schematic on my Blog from when I swapped in the NP233:
https://herbiesworld.blogspot.com/2017/ ... -with.html

Thanks. That's perfect. My Express AWD has a 4L60E as well so this could come in handy in the future.

Astrophysics wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:14 pm

I needed to add a jumper wire to the ECM to tell it it was in Low range.

That's rather interesting. I had no idea that the Astro had provisions for low range pre-installed. Do you have more info about that?

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It's a bw4472. It's made by Borg Warner, not New Venture Gear.

The info you're looking for is all in the 'transfer case' forum section.

http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopi ... 812#p80812

If you travel forest roads then go for LTs. One shredded tire will be enough to change your mind. I've seen enough seemingly innocent rocks end a trip to convince me.

could it have been swapped with one of the rear seats?

gunther wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:02 pm

I might just pull the front drive shaft for now and wait to fix the TC so I can drive the dern thing.

With a Borg Warner transfer case? No. Don't do that.

I had leaky oil cooler lines. I just cut off the factory crimps and replaced them with double hose clamps. Dry as a bone after.