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MountainManJoe »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
lowering spindles/knuckle, 05 Astro?
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SPL Astro »
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:40 am
I have a 2005 Astro 2WD, the plan is to bag it and lay chassis. An issue I'm having is the front end. The 03-05 has a knuckle with a hub and bearing...
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Last post by SPL Astro
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:54 am
subframe bushing replacement question
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by
crash »
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:37 pm
my 97 awd is clunking when starting or stopping... turns out it's the rear most subframe bushings that are shot
dorman makes them for around $20...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:02 pm
4 Rear Shocks
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Venom »
Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:29 am
I just bought a GMC Safari RWD van and it has 4 rear shocks. Was this ever a factory option or is it a mod? Does any one out there have a setup like...
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Last post by thegreenmachine
Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:56 pm
shocks
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skidrowpete »
Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:04 pm
has anyone installed air shocks on the front of an awd astro van
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Last post by Vanboozin
Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:13 pm
Front shock part numbers
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JonnyAWD »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:50 pm
Anyone know the part numbers for front shocks on a awd safari 98-up 4 in lift. Off the shelf ones I can get at advance auto
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Last post by H2OJoe
Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:46 pm
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Last post by BBSig
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:34 pm
Lowering A RWD '96 Safari
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Ben_R »
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:04 am
Hi guys.
I'm looking to lower the van to help improve the handling and just wanted to ask which kits were best? The van is fitted with a Hellwig...
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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:56 am
95 Safari AWD Torsion bar replacement
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Centex »
Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:51 pm
I am going to replace my torsion bars, new bars shorter. How is the 6 or 7 inch difference taken up? Is there something else I have to buy?
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:06 pm
front and rear suspension noise.
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thegreenmachine »
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:19 am
posted in other forum as well :whistle:
Hi guys.
As of late ive been having a lot of noise created by going over bumps.
As for the front end, it...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:58 am
Noises from suspension
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str88shooter »
Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:00 pm
Wondering if anyone could help me pinpoint my problem with my 98 Astro RWD. It has been making some clanking and popping when turning at slow speed -...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:02 am
front springs?
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safari kev »
Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:44 pm
Lately, I've noticed alot of bounce and sag in my vans front end. It was really bad when I bought the van, then I replaced the shocks (with Tennco...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:46 pm
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Last post by photo_van
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:15 am
upper control arm bushing removal
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AquaAngel »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:12 pm
does anyone know hoe to remove those upper control arm bushings as mine simply won't move at all. My sub frame is finally out of the van and...
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Last post by AquaAngel
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:19 pm
De-Bounce
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infinite.chris »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:53 am
So I've recently came into the ownership of a RWD Cargo Astro. It's been a jittery start so far, but now that she's running...
:yellin: WOOT!
I...
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Last post by infinite.chris
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:40 pm
What I did today
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HotrodDaddy43 »
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:22 pm
I replaced the cut front springs in my van today with stock
Uncut ones. It rides so much better. What do you think?
Before
After
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Last post by HotrodDaddy43
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:44 am
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Last post by sidecar53
Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:39 am
air shocks and composite springs
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sundanceuk »
Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:43 am
Hi, Long time since I frequentent these pages so I hope you will be able to help me out.
I have a 93 Astro ext, Rear Wheel Drive, With the dreaded...
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Last post by WorkinMan'sAstroVan
Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:10 pm
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Last post by Drooler
Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:00 am
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Last post by astroturf
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:16 pm
Modified shackles.
Replies: 5
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Lon »
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:02 pm
I'm getting ready to lower my 2000 Astro. I'm broke, and have 2 other project trucks so I dont want to spend a a lot of money on this.
I have come...
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Last post by Lon
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:22 am
front suspension question
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oldsmoker »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:11 pm
I have the Moog CC640 springs with monroe sensatrac shocks, I keep getting the feeling that it could ride better?
Anyone else running this...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:10 pm
AWD rear swaybar
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TedK »
Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:41 am
Hello, I want to install a Hellwig rear swaybar on my 2000 Safari AWD hightop conversion van. I keep coming up with the Hellwig P/N 7534. But all the...
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Last post by TedK
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:17 pm
Bushings need replacing
Replies: 17
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Cobra »
Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:07 pm
It became extremely apparent today that i need to change the bushing in the van, one of the sway bar bushing is split in half... so heres my question...
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Last post by sfeaver
Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:04 pm
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Last post by akforceten
Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:07 am
Leaf Springs Cost How Much?
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brokenwrench »
Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:10 pm
I just bought a pair of North American (USA) made springs today for a customer. They are 4 leaf HD springs. What are people here paying for springs ,...
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Last post by brokenwrench
Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:09 pm
How do I lower a '96 GMC Safari?
Replies: 1
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Sky_Captain »
Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:00 pm
Hi.
I'm looking to drop my van 2 but am confused with all the options of parts available for me to do this, what parts do I need to purchase and...
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Last post by akforceten
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:24 am
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Last post by akforceten
Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:55 am
97 Safari AWD Cargo
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by
Z3000 »
Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:06 pm
Hello All!
I have a 97 AWD Safari Cargo that I'm going to put a 6 lift and 33 s on and I need some help as far as what lift to use.
I also would...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:43 pm
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:12 pm
Shocks, Air Bags, Anything Else?
Replies: 5
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altozwei »
Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:28 pm
We've had our van for several months now but only just got back from our first extended trip (2 weeks) using it to tow our trailer. The results were...
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Last post by altozwei
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:06 am
Torsion bar installation issues
Replies: 5
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93safariAWD »
Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:16 pm
Hey all!
I've been searching the site and haven't found a solution to my issue, so I figured to start a new thread.
I have a 1993 Safari AWD, and...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:21 pm
Baby got new shocks, too!
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CaptSquid »
Tue May 17, 2011 7:01 pm
When I replaced the tires, I also purchased new Rancho 5000s for the front end. Yeah, I know. You should replace all four shocks at the same time....
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:57 am
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Last post by astroturf
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:19 pm
one long one short
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thegreenmachine »
Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:34 pm
yup one long bar one short bar. torsion that is.
wtf. is that even possible???? pics to follow as per rulr 6b.
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Last post by thegreenmachine
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:59 pm
The Logic Of The Front Leaf Spring mount??
Replies: 8
by
1Gary »
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:21 pm
I look at it and for the life of me I can't understand why GM built the front leaf spring mount the way they did.I mean why wasn't built like all the...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:12 pm
What size is it??
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1Gary »
Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:25 pm
85 Astro.Nuts are pretty rusty.What size is the nuts on the rear end clam shell for the rear springs??.I am thinking it is 18mm and want to buy a...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:27 am
Cargo Steel leafs
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1Gary »
Thu May 26, 2011 8:09 am
Are the cargo steel leafs more heavy duty than the passenger ones??
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:28 pm
That could be the problem?
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by
Jboy2 »
Sat May 21, 2011 9:53 am
It's good to be back on here! been about 2 - 3 years since i've came back on? 8- (*,)
Thanks!
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Last post by Jboy2
Tue May 31, 2011 8:40 pm
Leaf spring question
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Lon »
Tue May 31, 2011 7:21 am
I have a 2000 Astro with steel leaf springs. Are these leaf springs built like normal leafs with a centering bolt? I'm wanting to lower my van and do...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue May 31, 2011 8:56 am
Steel leaf swap?
Replies: 5
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Jboy2 »
Tue May 24, 2011 11:28 am
Alright,
so i managed to get some steel leafs with the front mount, however the rear shackles are a :butthead: to get out.
I couldnt manage to get...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue May 24, 2011 8:42 pm
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Last post by Pablo1960
Sun May 15, 2011 7:45 pm
vibrations from ???
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LaGrasta »
Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:33 pm
I drove the van about 40 miles round trip yesterday with visitors from out of state. It's always when I have passengers that I notice anything poor...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:08 am
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Last post by oldsmoker
Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:39 pm
NEW FRONT COILS
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huntnfreak »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:14 am
Wanted to get my front and rear suspension raised on my rear wheel drive due to sagging and keeping it almost original. Got a quote for 400 cash for...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:55 am
Turned up the front
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overdrive75 »
Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:35 pm
So I have always thought the van was a little low in the front, took measurements and sure enough it was. So I threw it up on the alightment rack...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:14 pm
torsion keys?
Replies: 10
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devinsls »
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:42 am
hey guys i have a 1998 astro awd as my first vehecal. its all stock and i was wondering what i can do with the fronnt end. it is really low and i...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:20 pm
Ditching the rear leafs for..?
Replies: 9
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blk lt awd »
Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:29 pm
Hey all. Had a snow day today and with boredom comes pondering. funny how it's usually about the van. let me get to the point.....if one were to...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:05 am
Rancho shocks won't fit AWD
Replies: 8
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rider »
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:32 pm
I've got a 2002 AWD Safari that I would like to install new shocks on.
The problem is that they simply won't fit. There's so little room between the...
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Last post by Cobra
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:26 pm
front end part list…
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LaGrasta »
Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:52 pm
Is this an accurate list of front end items needed to rebuild the front end? I won't actually be buying this kit as I don't like poly, but am just...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:19 am
2000 2002 front lowering
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Lon »
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:54 am
I'm looking at 2002 Astro, I want to lower it 3 front and back. Is there any difference in the front end starting in 2000 and going up to 2002.
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:44 pm
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