ANYTHING TO DO WITH MAKING YOUR VAN MOVE EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE ITSELF.
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
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A good command of English is...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
Pulling to Left (so my wife says)
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Rileysowner »
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:59 am
I have been away for the past week, and while I was away my wife said on a rainy day when she braked the van pulled left. I got home yesterday and...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:37 pm
Conflicting info re: my tranny
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pengyou »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:58 pm
I have called a couple of shops and they say that only the 96 and 97 have the same tranny and that the 98 and later have different. Other shops say...
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Last post by pengyou
Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:19 am
Major Vibration and other stuff
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Rileysowner »
Sun May 31, 2009 9:29 am
I don't know if here, suspension or some other place would be appropriate becuase I really don't know where the problem is located.
Here is the...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:21 pm
No Power steering or brakes
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sundanceuk »
Sat May 30, 2009 10:26 am
Hi all, Its been a while since I logged into these forums, being as I am based in England I tend to use the ASUK forums.
Anyways Today as I was...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:57 pm
Chatter
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youngjohn »
Tue May 26, 2009 5:04 pm
Hi guys,
Thanks for your help on my last post. It ended up being the differential - the pin was worn out and there was a pile of metal goop in the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed May 27, 2009 5:49 am
Installing new parts
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by
Ericglo »
Sun May 24, 2009 4:49 pm
Well, I had a little issue that forced my hand on replacing a lot of front end parts. I was driving along to an appointment when I went over a large...
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Last post by Ericglo
Mon May 25, 2009 9:59 pm
Lower and Upper Ball Joint R & R
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Rileysowner »
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:58 am
I was looking at my front end while I was removing the oil cooler lines, and found some wear in various locations on tie rod end, maybe idlers and...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon May 25, 2009 7:48 pm
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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed May 13, 2009 5:50 pm
outer tie rod removal
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by
coolen »
Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:25 pm
Hey all. gotta change the driver side tie rod end, and i was wondering if lefty loosey, righty tighty will still apply here? is it gonna turn off to...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sat May 09, 2009 2:36 pm
How Do I Get a Cotter Pin Out?
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Rileysowner »
Thu May 07, 2009 4:23 pm
Ok, got the one side almost completely disassembled. All I have to do is get the cotter pin out of the castle nut of the lower BJ. After cleaning off...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri May 08, 2009 7:08 pm
Size on the hub nut?
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Rileysowner »
Thu May 07, 2009 4:30 pm
I was taking off the rotor/hub because I am doing the brakes while I do the ball joints as the brakes are close to needing to be done. The nut was...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri May 08, 2009 6:56 pm
anyone done this?
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by
dj_joker_2002 »
Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:38 am
My 92 safari GT was damaged due to a snow plow so I am removing the whole front subframe, electronics, braking system & wiring harness and putting...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:01 am
Will my wheels fall off or something?
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Detectorist »
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:20 am
Replaced my front disc pads but didn't transfer the metallic back plates from the old to the new pads. Were these just to prevent noise or do they...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:31 am
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Last post by Moreforles
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:46 pm
I didn't know about this
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by
chemist »
Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:32 pm
I didn't know about this. It really would have come in handy when I was beating the crap out of my tie rods trying to get idler arms off:
What...
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Last post by Moreforles
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:34 pm
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Last post by dunedog
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:50 am
Front end rebuild
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by
cd0156 »
Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:40 am
Changed out a lot of parts in the front end this week..
-upper control arm bushings
-swaybar bushings and endlinks
-idler arms
-new tires
-shocks...
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Last post by cd0156
Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:25 am
1985 Ole Yellars back-up lights
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by
GEJ »
Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:35 pm
The tranny was rebuilt just before I bought the van and I found the square wire connection not connected.(I am thinking it is for the back-up...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:33 pm
Ring and Pinion Specs
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by
BCSUVan »
Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:52 pm
Hey Guys,
It's been a long while since I've been around here. Good to scan through a bit and see what's up.
I have a question.
I'm fixing to swap...
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Last post by Cobra
Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:45 am
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:33 pm
AstroMath 3.42 + 31"= ?
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by
blinkibus »
Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:22 pm
HI,
I am sure some of you are currently or have spent time running larger tires with 3.42 gears.
I understand technically what happens when you...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:13 am
VONDOOM IS GETTING A DANA 60!!!
Replies: 6
by
zombie{[six]} »
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:39 pm
Taking it off my buddy's hands for $100. Needs cleaned up and the locker needs re-installed but seeing as im going to have to have the axle tubes...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:32 pm
floor shifters? non manual!!!!
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jbird »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:09 pm
anyone have one? i'm getting tired of my standard one. Would it be to diff. to install one? post pictures if you have one! Thank you
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Last post by safarirod
Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:22 pm
Swapping Fixed to Tilting Steering Column
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by
Logan »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:08 am
My Lame attempt to show how something is done. LOL Swapping the tilting Column from my 89 Astro into my 93 V8.
Chalk wheels so vehicle can not move....
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:33 am
Key cylinder removal for d3athm3talh3ad
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kings-x59 »
Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:56 pm
1. insert ignition key and turn the key to the on position
2. remove the lock cylinder bolt.
3. slide the key cylinder out.
might have to wiggle it a...
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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:40 pm
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Last post by Jinmajay
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:43 am
Front Drive Shaft Removal.
Replies: 8
by
ihatemybike »
Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:58 pm
6 bolts to go and Grumpy is temporarily RWD. How do I get the E14 Torx head bolts out on the T-Case side near the u-joint? Right now the only way...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:57 pm
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Last post by T.Low
Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:14 pm
how durable is the AWD hardware?
Replies: 4
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pengyou »
Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:35 am
The more I drive my stro the more I like it, the more I can think of things to do with it the more I wish I had AWD. I have seen some vans about my...
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Last post by Spike99
Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:19 pm
AWD Upper ball joints
Replies: 9
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ihatemybike »
Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:30 pm
Trying to remove the front differential from Grumpy. How do you separate the upper ball joints, none of the joint separation tools fit between the CV...
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Last post by ScottS
Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:31 am
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:13 am
Differentials and gears
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ihatemybike »
Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:28 pm
So, Grumpy ate its front diff. With my plan to lift Grumpy this is probably a good time to switch to 3.73 gears.
I can get a 3.73 front diff for...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:14 pm
Where's third gear?
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ihatemybike »
Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:59 am
Jumped in Green to drive to work this morning, drove out of my neighborhood and onto a state hwy only to find out it wouldn't shift into 3rd. #-o...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:36 am
Vibration while driving
Replies: 13
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Rileysowner »
Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:17 pm
Ok, this is something I have been meaning to post on for a week or so, but I have been busy and not driving the van so I forgot. I noticed recently a...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:11 pm
abs light and awd
Replies: 31
by
geezer »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:09 pm
Hello new guy here.. maybe this has been posted and I don't want to waste anyone's time sorry.. If you don't have your abs working (fuse removed, bad...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:43 am
5 Replies
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Last post by peter
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:24 pm
Stumped..can you figure it out?
Replies: 9
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trendkiller »
Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:47 pm
Long time reader, first time poster, at least on this board I think.
I amHaving intermittent issues with my 94 SAFARI for about a year now. When it...
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Last post by trendkiller
Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:06 pm
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Last post by zombie{[six]}
Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:08 am
seal leaking
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violent b »
Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:36 am
Looks like a have a leak in the rear seal of the tranny where the driveshaft is. It's a '95 RWD and for the most part I have had no problems doing...
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Last post by tbhager94
Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:04 pm
My 96 needs near rear drums
Replies: 20
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pengyou »
Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:39 pm
Which years will fit it? I am going to make a trip to the wrecking yard and see if I can get a used pair so would like to ask for the newest model...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:58 pm
Hey Rebel, I got my rear in gear!
Replies: 20
by
Kabey's Van »
Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:58 pm
Hey Larry,
Just lettin' you know I picked this up today.
It works but I will be takeing it completely apart, cleaning it up, rebuilding it and...
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Last post by Rebel
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:15 pm
1997 CEL code
Replies: 5
by
afsigma21 »
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:37 pm
I have a Service Engine light on....
P1870 Manufacturer Contrl Transmission is what is on the scanner.
Lay it on me.
Only other symptoms are a...
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Last post by afsigma21
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:02 am
Two Rear End Noises
Replies: 4
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youngjohn »
Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:26 am
Hi all, I am a new member from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
I have recently purchased a 1996 Chevrolet Astro with 178 000 km, and a rear-end noise...
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Last post by youngjohn
Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:18 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:42 pm
an unexpected off road trip
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by
astronut74 »
Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:45 pm
I had an unexpected trip off road today. I was driving southbound on I-95, in a construction zone in the pouring down rain when the lady in front of...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:39 am
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Last post by potskie
Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:54 pm
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Last post by COMP
Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:55 pm
Differential Cover -- Newbie Question
Replies: 12
by
Rileysowner »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:10 am
I am going to order a new differential cover. I could not find one locally yet, so I thought of ordering from Summit as all I want is a plain cover...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:45 am
lifted van, now cant reattach e brake cable
Replies: 3
by
dilly »
Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:11 pm
i installed a 2inch subframe lift this week, every things done but i cant get the new ebrake cable bracket bolted up, is there a trick. its about an...
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Last post by dilly
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:27 pm
Fluid type?
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afsigma21 »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:43 am
OK, I am now gathering parts to start getting my Safari Project rolling.
I notice there are TONS of Tranny Fluid types. I know I want full...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:11 pm
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