Hiya-
So, I have been lurking a couple of weeks now. While I kicked around buying a van. An Astro/Safari made the most sense because I cannot leave well enough alone and a g van is just too big. So, V8 and loud exhaust are in order.
So, I bought a 95 cargo Astro. 2 wheel drive.
It steers a little sloppy (my guess is not properly aligned since it was lowered)
It shifts hard
It runs a little rough
And the a/c doesn't work
The price was right and, well, as you can see it appeals to my inner 17 y/o
But.. buying the damn thing has kind of inspired me to start a business, so the paint will likely be gone in a couple of months.
Sean
Hello from northern Colorado
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Re: Hello from northern Colorado
Welcome to the site.
It sounds like you don't scare easy so let the carnage begin. All that you wish to accomplish has been documented here. Search is your friend and now that you've emerged from the shadows- so are we!
Rock the van
It sounds like you don't scare easy so let the carnage begin. All that you wish to accomplish has been documented here. Search is your friend and now that you've emerged from the shadows- so are we!
Rock the van
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"I don't beat my rig-I use it to it's maximum potential"
1994 Safari conversion (sold) and miss'n it!
1999 Safari SLE AWD junked
2003 GMC Safari AWD SLT
cast iron Torsen equipped front diff
S-10 leafs-G80 rear w/3.73’s
2” body lift w/Falken Wildpeak AT’s
"I don't beat my rig-I use it to it's maximum potential"
1994 Safari conversion (sold) and miss'n it!
1999 Safari SLE AWD junked
2003 GMC Safari AWD SLT
cast iron Torsen equipped front diff
S-10 leafs-G80 rear w/3.73’s
2” body lift w/Falken Wildpeak AT’s
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Re: Hello from northern Colorado
Wicked Paint !
The first 50 years of childhood are the most difficult ;)
Welcome Aboard !
The first 50 years of childhood are the most difficult ;)
Welcome Aboard !
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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Re: Hello from northern Colorado
Nice......hard shifting is normal with these vans. Loose steering is probably worn idler arms. There's two. One on each end of the drag link. Change both...you'll notice a big difference.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle