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Sticky Homebrew Con-Ferr Style Porthole Roof Rack Build

Last post by crazyvanman « Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:29 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Fri Nov 25, 2011 3:56 pm
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I'm a big fan of the old school Con-Ferr porthole style safari racks that most often adorn the top of older hardcore off-road vehicles. Since...
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Last post by crazyvanman
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:29 pm
Sticky How to open broken rear door handle

Last post by jhn98astro « Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:38 pm
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by Kidhauler » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:08 pm

So you broke the rear door handle and now you can't get in. ](*,)

This is a step by step for a 89 Safari Sle with the standard barn doors and full...

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Last post by jhn98astro
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:38 pm
Sticky Rock rails, nerf bars or side steps. Build your own.

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:00 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:46 pm
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Most of you have seen the rock rails I have built and sold to a few members. Here are the plans I use as well as pics of the different ones. Feel...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:00 pm
Sticky Signal Mirror Install

Last post by Ripper « Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:31 pm
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by trybe13 » Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:37 am

This was originally posted on AS.com, but that board mangled the info, and someone was in need of the how-to; so here it is.
I skipped the actual...

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Last post by Ripper
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:31 pm
Sticky Removing drivers exterior door handle

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat May 30, 2009 6:58 pm
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by astrozam » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:26 pm

I'll throw this up into the How to section once we get our server issue straightened out

Let me first say that I heard this was a real PITA job,and...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat May 30, 2009 6:58 pm
Sticky Installing drivers exterior door handle

Last post by astrozam « Tue May 13, 2008 2:25 pm
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by astrozam » Mon May 12, 2008 4:56 pm

Recently I read that one of our members 96astro ( aka ChrisMike ) was parting out his van the Ohana Hauler because it had been involved in an...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue May 13, 2008 2:25 pm
Sticky Rear window swap

Last post by Archiev « Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:31 am
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by Kidhauler » Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:55 pm

Ok we are back in business so here goes.

This is for the installation of pop open windows on an 89 Safari van. I am assuming that all the old style...

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Last post by Archiev
Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:31 am
rear bumper idea.

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:08 am
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by markinnh » Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:18 pm

I was driving down a road today and saw a chevy express with this bumper on it, and I thought wow that would be great on an astro/safari with the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:08 am
Dutch door spare tire holder -my design

Last post by markinnh « Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:48 pm

by markinnh » Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:48 pm

So I recently swapped from barn doors to dutch doors then I had the problem of where to put the spare tire. Before I swapped the rear doors I did...

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Last post by markinnh
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:48 pm
Re: Mounting a jeep winch bumper on my lifted 95

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed May 27, 2020 8:13 pm
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by akforceten » Sat Feb 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Well, since I ended up spending a fortune on getting winched out of ditches and deep snow banks I decided to get a winch bumper and winch for my...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed May 27, 2020 8:13 pm
Rear Dutch door leak fix?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:48 pm
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by Jberrypainting » Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:01 am

Who has any tips for stopping the rear door leak? 05 Astor gutted conversion to work van

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:48 pm
barn door to dutch door swap-anyone done it?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:55 pm
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by markinnh » Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:23 am

I have a 89 Astro and a 94 astro I wish to swap the barn doors with the dutch doors but would like to ask a few questions about the swap so if anyone...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:55 pm
New aftermarket headlights installed.

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:15 pm
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by racrx7 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:07 am

So I wanted to try and update the headlights on my van. After looking at the few still available for the Astro van, I went with the Spyder brand faux...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:15 pm
Cladding swap?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:40 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Wed May 29, 2019 1:21 pm

I’ve recently picked up a 2003 Safari SLT AWD to replace my trusty rusty 99 test mule. The 03 came with running boards while the 99 SLE did not. I...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:40 pm
Electric mirror failure diagnosis.

Last post by WE7X « Sat May 12, 2018 10:12 pm
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by WE7X » Fri May 11, 2018 7:52 pm

Another episode in my journey of minor annoyance repairs.
Neither of my electric mirrors ('98 LS) are working, so it was a convenient time to dig...

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Last post by WE7X
Sat May 12, 2018 10:12 pm
Truck topper for DIY high top?

Last post by Spdcrazy « Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:17 pm
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by Spdcrazy » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:35 am

I've seen a lot of diy high tops. From wooden framed ply wood things. To fancy fiberglass boat work worth stuff.

But has anyone used a fiberglass...

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Last post by Spdcrazy
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:17 pm
Pop Top Roofs

Last post by Wiley « Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:36 am
Replies: 21
by Jon_Lightning » Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:48 am
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I would like to convert a high top conversion van into a pop top camper. This would be similar to a VW Westfalia Camper. I would like to hear others...
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Last post by Wiley
Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:36 am
My bumper build

Last post by WoodButcher « Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:08 am
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by racrx7 » Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:20 pm

When no one makes any aftermarket bumpers for our van, there's always the option of building them. Here's a mock up of a rear bumper I will build for...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:08 am
Recoloring my front turn signal lenses

Last post by akforceten « Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:52 am
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by akforceten » Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:33 am

I have seen where other have done this but you cant get the krylon stain glass paint anymore.I ended up using TAMIYA colors clear orange ts-73 it...

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Last post by akforceten
Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:52 am
replacing driver side exterior door handle OMG

Last post by spyboy « Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:39 am
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by spyboy » Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:59 pm

This is my first post in a long time van has been wonderful, then the door handle broke! Checked out forum, bookmarked proper pages finally broke old...

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Last post by spyboy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:39 am
Time for rockers

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:31 pm

by Captn. Crunch » Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:31 pm

Ya so I had the van up in the air the other day and took a good look at what was going on under the cladding and sure didn't like what I saw. Did a...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:31 pm
body bushing problem

Last post by akforceten « Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:37 am
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by akforceten » Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:45 am
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I just got done putting another 4.3l in my 92 safari rwd van . I also rebuilt the sub frame with all new parts. The problem is when I put the sub...
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Last post by akforceten
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:37 am
Front bumper cover trimming?

Last post by rustyvan « Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:56 am
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by racrx7 » Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:55 am

What tool are you guys using to trim/cut the front bumper cover for tire clearance?

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Last post by rustyvan
Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:56 am
Need mirror pics!!!

Last post by ironhead79 « Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:16 pm
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by ironhead79 » Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:47 pm

Looking for pics of different types of mirrors that people are using. If you know where they came from and a link if possible!! Mine are just the...

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Last post by ironhead79
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:16 pm
Maggiolina access port revisited

Last post by Herbie « Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:58 am
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by John B » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:46 am

Three years ago, I asked the question Maggiolina; anyone ever mount one directly to the roof?
My search for info on this mod was birthed out of...

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Last post by Herbie
Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:58 am
HELP- roof leak!!!!!

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:37 pm
Replies: 13
by sidecar53 » Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:52 pm

I've owned my 2004 Safari for 3 weeks now. It's been raining and snowing overnight and when I got in for work, I noticed some water on the floor and...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:37 pm
Key Changes

Last post by AstroWill « Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:47 pm
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by VanGeorge » Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:34 pm

I want to do away with the dual key set up of my 1987 Astro and get all new cylinders for the dual sided single key like my 2005 Astro.
I also want...

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Last post by AstroWill
Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:47 pm
Rear Wiper not working

Last post by photo_van « Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:36 am
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by photo_van » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:11 pm

My rear wiper is starting to act like it's haunted by the same ghost that is more typical up front. Wiper doesn't work, well sometimes it does; maybe...

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Last post by photo_van
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:36 am
work on safari gt

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:21 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:54 pm

some pics of my van. i have been removing alot of the stuff from it that the previous owner put on it. also removed a big compass that was on dash...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:21 pm
My DIY Roof Rack Picture with light

Last post by rvflyfish « Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:46 pm
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by George1571 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:22 pm

My DIY Roof Rack picture for astro van 1988 CL 4.3.

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Last post by rvflyfish
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:46 pm
Are front door handles supposed to look like this?

Last post by photo_van « Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:24 pm
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by rvflyfish » Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:32 pm

Both my driver's and passenger door handles slant inward toward the door. The slider handle is straight. I'm thinking it's right and the other two...

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Last post by photo_van
Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:24 pm
DIY Mitsubishi Montero Grill Guard in Astro van 1988 ;-)

Last post by T.Low « Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
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by George1571 » Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:59 am

This project is adapt a montero grill guard to my astro van 1988, with custom new brackets, new fold tubes according the grill and hood curve.
some...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
2" Body lift blocks Steering Shaft problem solved

Last post by T.Low « Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
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by George1571 » Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:32 am

When I lift my 1988 astro van with 2 body blocks the steering shaft was too short for 1.50
( 12 to 13” approximate extended, can not remember.)
and...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 am
My astro project 1988 with xtras!

Last post by George1571 « Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:09 pm

by George1571 » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:09 pm

Thanks for the lift post, you inspired me for have a different astro. jeje :prayer: \:D/

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Last post by George1571
Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:09 pm
brush guard, push bar, bull bar.

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu May 01, 2014 4:09 pm
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by allmntrider » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:45 am

I got my brush guard at the swap meet for $60 it's off a 93 suburban it's called the rancher and is made by Go industries here in the U.S.A. It came...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu May 01, 2014 4:09 pm
What are my options here?(Sliding door roller mount rust-out

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:28 pm
Replies: 12
by Quihyp » Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:29 am

VAN DOOR.jpg The upper roller for my sliding door was worn out so I went to replace it with a salvage one but when I took the original off I found...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:28 pm
a few years ago I copied this from a magazine

Last post by d3athm3talh3ad « Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:26 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:53 am

This is not a great copy from a magazine I wish it was better because i want to do this but its hard to read. Take a look!

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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:26 pm
Rear hatch wont close, not actuator or seal issue

Last post by Wiley « Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:05 am
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by Wiley » Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:54 pm

Ok, so I know some people have an issue with the seals and cold temperatures, as well as needing to replace the actuators. My hatch has not closed...

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Last post by Wiley
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:05 am
my customizing of the rear of my van

Last post by T.Low « Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:56 am
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by markmitchinnh » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:29 am

These are not yet finished but I know how everyone likes pictures so here are a few.
The holes you see in the bottom of the doors is for nissan quest...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:56 am
Slider door Adjusting, Door posts?

Last post by Drummernaut « Tue May 28, 2013 5:31 pm
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by Vanjoe » Tue May 28, 2013 10:07 am

I have saved all info available on adjusting the slider on Gen II. Finally tried it yesterday and.... I hate Gen II ! I have done searches and need...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Tue May 28, 2013 5:31 pm
1st gen question

Last post by markmitchinnh « Wed May 22, 2013 8:33 am
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by markmitchinnh » Mon May 20, 2013 2:22 pm

Anyone know why some of the first gen vans came with a solid sheet metal piece above the front bumper and others came with a slotted piece?

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed May 22, 2013 8:33 am
Bent Frame

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun May 05, 2013 5:48 pm
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by CaptSquid » Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:12 pm

May 2012, I was issued (yes, issued) a Class III receiver hitch, a Harmar Lift and a Pride Maxima power scooter to help me get around. Initially,...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun May 05, 2013 5:48 pm
Dutch door lift window stuck on dside?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:22 am
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by fasteddy » Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:10 pm

I searched, and not find it.

Worked fine forever. Today, tried to open the lift gate on the dutch doors (99awd LE) to get the ladder out. Pside...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:22 am
composit front look what do i need ?

Last post by mr horsepower « Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:56 pm

by mr horsepower » Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:56 pm

Hello i have a 98 cargo van and i like
To swap the grill and lights
But i don t know what i need to do it
Here in holland i have no example
There...

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Last post by mr horsepower
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:56 pm
Sliding Door Frozen Shut Will Not Open

Last post by Wiley « Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:21 pm
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by Grover » Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:51 pm

Tried doing a search and didn't find anything so I'm asking the question here.. :whistle:

It was a balmy 3C on Sunday here with lots of rain and...

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Last post by Wiley
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:21 pm
My, what a big bumper you have

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:26 pm
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by ihatemybike » Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:03 pm

Bought used for almost the same cost as the van, made by AliArc.

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:26 pm
Customizing my Front End - New Lights and Grille

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:00 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:59 pm
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First off...this is going to be a progressive build thread. I'm still acquiring the parts and knowledge to do this swap.

My goal is to make my front...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:00 pm
Door alignment

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:27 am
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by MountainManJoe » Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:26 pm
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I think my passenger door is sagging. It's getting difficult to open, and the latch is grinding on the stud (see photo). If I open the door, grab the...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:27 am
Manik nerf bar installation

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:53 am
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by Astrophysics » Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:59 pm

Working on install of used Manik 3 inch tubular Nerf bar to make easier entrance to my 2inch lifted 2003 AWD.

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:53 am
Smacked a Lumina

Last post by justice « Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:29 am
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by JTalley » Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:04 pm

I'm back. I haven't been on the forum much because I moved three times in the past three months and things have been pretty hectic on my end....

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Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:29 am

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