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Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
Factory Rear Sway Bar
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Rileysowner »
Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:43 pm
I was wondering if someone has a picture of how the factory rear sway bar mounts up. I am considering getting one, but need to see how it mounts to...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:58 pm
Air Adjustable Shocks
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Rileysowner »
Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:46 pm
Last night while packing some stuff my wife had purchased at an auction I noticed that my rear shocks are done. Lots of bounce on the bounce test....
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:48 pm
R&R Rear Shocks
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Rileysowner »
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:56 pm
I will be doing the shock remove/replace soon (right now the axle seal is in the works and then shocks). What I would like to know is what...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:04 am
i want AIR!
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by
k120189 »
Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:03 pm
well im looking into air ride for the van...and of course no one makes a kit...but its more fun to be creative but there is alot for the s-10 do u...
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Last post by nitropyro
Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:57 am
Which shock absorbers do you prefer?
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by
peppy »
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:36 am
Im thinking of replacing my shock absorbers on my 1991 Astro AWD. What are your favorite shocks? Which ones do you prefer?
Thanks all!
What do you...
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Last post by Rebel
Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:04 pm
Sub frame lifts/intermediate shaft
Replies: 4
by
GEJ »
Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:59 am
While swapping to my tilt steering I was able to slide the intermediate shaft out of the donor,but the one from Ole Yellar would not come out so I...
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Last post by TheChopFather
Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:06 pm
thinking bout lifting the front a bit
Replies: 2
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kings-x59 »
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:54 pm
The front of my 2wd rides a bit low. I'm sure it's the age of the coil springs, but they work just fine as they are. I don't think I want to get into...
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Last post by kings-x59
Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:09 pm
Reverting suspension
Replies: 7
by
Mr Singh »
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:31 am
Hi folks,
I'm looking to raise the rear suspension on my 97 Astro.
Due to go in is almost 3000lbs of Audio equipment. I have to increase the ride...
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Last post by Mr Singh
Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:39 am
what year model to lift?
Replies: 6
by
jacksobase »
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:56 am
Hi
I'm new to astro vans but not 4x's. With 3 kids I need more room and something different.
Does one year model astro van accept a 4 lift plus 31's...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:17 am
I messed up!
Replies: 9
by
superglide57 »
Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:36 pm
First let me say I did this before I found this site. When I first got my van last month I noticed that it bounced up and down a bit to much in the...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:03 pm
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:47 am
Sub frame bolts removal for lift
Replies: 8
by
snapple »
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:44 am
Removing bolts to put body lift spacers in.Front drivers frame bolt is just spinning!Any suggestions on how to get on the other end which is in the...
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Last post by GEJ
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:23 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed May 28, 2008 7:20 pm
Add-a-Leaf Helper Springs... Questions!
Replies: 45
by
dumb lady »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:38 am
Hi fellas!
We are putting in Overland Vans helper springs today.
We have one of the springs on the van apart.
Both Dean & the instructions say to...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Mon May 26, 2008 12:56 am
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat May 24, 2008 12:52 pm
Is this a dropped spindle?
Replies: 8
by
andyfanshawe »
Thu May 01, 2008 1:27 pm
Can someone have a look at the photo and tell me if this is a dropped spindle installed on my van.
I was told they were, but I have my...
8 Replies
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Last post by andyfanshawe
Wed May 21, 2008 1:01 pm
Timbrens
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by
ScottS »
Sun May 18, 2008 3:01 am
Well, the rubber snubber fell off one side of my 98 while i was replacing the brake lines
Then my father in law who has my 97 was telling me how all...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Tue May 20, 2008 10:46 pm
Don't Forget the Obvious
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by
dunedog »
Thu May 08, 2008 7:07 pm
The skinny is don't forget the grease the front end and idlers !!!!
Just spent the last couple hours replacong Moog idlers that were shot at 40K...
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Last post by Jim in Indy
Fri May 09, 2008 12:47 am
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Last post by crash
Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:28 am
Front Sway Bar
Replies: 1
by
betz »
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:49 pm
Two part question:
Is the Belltech aftermarket front sway bar identical to the original in terms of mounting & hardware?
Is there an aftermarket...
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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:57 am
9 Replies
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Last post by k120189
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:13 pm
What rear Sway Bar will fit?
Replies: 22
by
betz »
Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:59 pm
2005 Astro AWD with 4 Overland lift.
I really need to put a rear sway bar on this beast. Is there one that I can get from the junk yard that will...
22 Replies
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:31 pm
Monroe Sensa-Trac
Replies: 31
by
moboman »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:29 pm
What do you guys think about these on the front?
They arent that expensive at 34/ea.
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Last post by Rebel
Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:21 pm
Better FRONT sway bars for a 2005 AWD?
Replies: 9
by
EMan »
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:12 pm
Are there any better FRONT sway bars for a 2005 Safari AWD?
I'm new to the site. Just purchased a 2005 Safari AWD, and I want to get this thing...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:01 pm
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Last post by LaGrasta
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:18 pm
torsion bar adjustment
Replies: 10
by
coolen »
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:04 am
hey everyone!
just a quick question. i noticed on my van that one side seems to be slightly lower than the other.
(front)
i did some looking and...
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Last post by The Scotsquatch
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:07 pm
Socal I've got a question for ya!
Replies: 4
by
potskie »
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:12 pm
IIRC on the old board you posted a quick and dirty way to check tie rod ends using channel locks on a range rover. Think you could post that up here...
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Last post by crash
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:27 pm
Air Ride
Replies: 3
by
Mr Singh »
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:24 pm
Sup fellas..
I'm having serious thoughts of doing air ride in my Astro.
I am a total newbie to this shiz.. Help! 8-[
I'm after a setup thats...
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Last post by SSAstro
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:11 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:27 am
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Last post by The Scotsquatch
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:42 pm
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Last post by snapple
Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:32 pm
front end
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by
92astro »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:21 pm
does these vans have shocks up front? my van is a 1992 astro VIN:Z
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Last post by Jim in Indy
Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:27 am
polyurethane suspension parts
Replies: 13
by
dj_joker_2002 »
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:06 pm
Anyone have poly bushings or any other poly parts on there van?
Just curious : how does it make the vehicle ride?
does it corner better? what company...
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Last post by coolen
Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:21 pm
Tran project, lift options/opinions
Replies: 5
by
Jinmajay »
Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:17 am
All-
I just emailed Dan with Overland Vans for his input on this topic. I was wondering if any of you have thoughts on this. Email text below:
Hey...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:39 pm
Flip kit pictures needed!
Replies: 3
by
ZachZ »
Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:03 pm
Hi guys I have a flip kit I got from Larry and I was hoping someone on here could help me. I am not 100% sure how all this crap bolts in. If any of...
3 Replies
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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:58 am
Lowering Brands, Recommendations
Replies: 5
by
meetthespeakers »
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:41 am
Okay, I am about to take the plunge in the next week or two on ordering all the stuff up for Big Blue. This is what I am planning on ordering, my...
5 Replies
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Last post by urbanp8nt
Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:59 pm
I need a favor
Replies: 15
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dj_joker_2002 »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:36 pm
If anyone here has the stock rear sway bar I need pictures of the frame brackets. The brackets I believe bolt to the frame and then have the end...
15 Replies
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Last post by WVKayaker
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:11 am
lowering kit parts, what to get?
Replies: 11
by
violent b »
Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:37 am
Hello everyone,
I have a 95 Astro with the steel leafs in the rear. I have the drop spindles from DJM and the lowered shocks but I still need springs...
11 Replies
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Last post by violent b
Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:46 am
Shocked - Please help!
Replies: 3
by
97CargoCrawler »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:21 pm
So I asked Dan at Overland Vans what type of Rancho RS5000 shocks I would need for his 3 lift coil springs on a '97 2WD Safari. He said Rancho...
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Last post by dilly
Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:19 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:28 am
Torsion bar replacement info needed
Replies: 2
by
Gordon »
Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:10 pm
Need as much info on changing torsion bars on a 1991 AWD Astro/Safari van.
The ones on this van are both broken and the front end is sittin in the...
2 Replies
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Last post by Gordon
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:14 am
Front sway bar size?
Replies: 6
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dj_joker_2002 »
Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:59 am
I just measured my front sway bar (with a wrench) and its 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Is this the normal size? & its hollow is that normal? ANYONE KNOW?
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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:09 pm
POLY S/B Bushings
Replies: 3
by
Rebel »
Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:01 pm
Ran across a deal today. Was in Advanced Auto Parts looking for poly bushings and end links for my worn out front swaybar. They didn't have the...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:30 am
Palns for my '87 2wd. . .
Replies: 14
by
madslammer »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:24 am
Hi, I'm planning a 4 lift for my '87 2wd Astro.
I already have a set of steel leaf springs, a set of hangers and 2 sets of shackles, one stock for...
14 Replies
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Last post by TheChopFather
Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:56 pm
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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:04 pm
5 Replies
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:45 pm
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Last post by BLAZER
Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:17 pm
Flip Help
Replies: 6
by
Rebel »
Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:33 pm
Ok guys,,need some help on flip kit install on composite spring. Here's a pic of the kit I sold. There were no directions with these parts. I've...
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Last post by SSAstro
Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:01 am
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Last post by Jinmajay
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:43 am
shingle transport
Replies: 7
by
coolen »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:36 am
simple easy question. i was asked to pick up 20 bundles of shingles. would the 95 awd like it or no? what would a bundle weigh? 30-40lbs? x 20, so...
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Last post by coolen
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:03 am
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