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That's awesome FireVan...any new updates?
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
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Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.

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FireVan wrote:
ds99 wrote:Wish I could see the look on peoples' faces when you go code! :muhaha:
Funny thing was even when i wasn't running code people would sometimes pull over to let me by. Must look scary in a rear veiw mirrior. :yikes:
I had an ex police caprice 93 9c1 that was blacked out in dark primer and tinted windows back in California. I never had to fight rush hour traffic because everyone would move over for me. I think it was typical Cali paranoia :peep:
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FireVan wrote:
ds99 wrote:Wish I could see the look on peoples' faces when you go code! :muhaha:
When I ran code in the white one ('96 2wd with 8" lift) people always moved over right away. Something about having wig-wag headlights blasting in your rear window, I guess. Funny thing was even when i wasn't running code people would sometimes pull over to let me by. Must look scary in a rear veiw mirrior. :yikes:

Ditto.
Dude you have a lot of lifted rides!!! Post photos of EACH one please :)
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Sorry, I have been in Colorado for a few weeks with no online. I actually only have two lifted Astro/Safari vans at present. The list just helps me keep track of the ones i have owned. I'll try to post pictures of each one as i get the chance.
89 2WD, Gry/Slv, booster shocks & 235s, (sold)
92 AWD, Blu/Slv, +5, 31, 15x8 (The original lifted van)
93 2WD, Cargo, +5, 30, 15x7, G80 (sold)
94 AWD, Smurf Blu, +5/6, 235, Bumpers, Skid (sold)
96 AWD, Blu/Slv, +2, 235, (sold)
96 2WD, Wht/Blk, +8, 245, 16x7, G80, (4sale $2750)
98 AWD, Red/Blk, +6/7, 31, 15x8, G80, (Custom Bumper - Soon)
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Here is a link to a thread with pictures of some my old vans.

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89 2WD, Gry/Slv, booster shocks & 235s, (sold)
92 AWD, Blu/Slv, +5, 31, 15x8 (The original lifted van)
93 2WD, Cargo, +5, 30, 15x7, G80 (sold)
94 AWD, Smurf Blu, +5/6, 235, Bumpers, Skid (sold)
96 AWD, Blu/Slv, +2, 235, (sold)
96 2WD, Wht/Blk, +8, 245, 16x7, G80, (4sale $2750)
98 AWD, Red/Blk, +6/7, 31, 15x8, G80, (Custom Bumper - Soon)
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Astro in Iceland :yikes: :heart:

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[quote="Chkou Moon"]Astro in Iceland :yikes: :heart:

Details, details!

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here are some pics.
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Lookin good sandfly!
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels

Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.

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sorry lost pics here they are::
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95 astro SOLD
needs work no $$$$.$$
overland vans 4" lift
30 x 9.50 x 15 tires
I want more!!
taking donations for the home for wayward vanners...
1990 ford E-150 original 104,000 + miles

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97CargoCrawler : I am curious how high (inch) is your final setup ? (Roof to road) ?
Nice setup, really looks cool.
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Thanks Ben.

Hmmm....I'll have to measure it. The front end has really been sagging lately - it's super spongy too. The cargo springs I put in a year ago are definitely worn in, and maybe worn out already. The goal was 6" but it felt more like 10" when I was done. Of course the larger tires and an empty cargo van had something to do with that. I think you might get a bit more lift out of new coils and leafs than advertised. I have 2" body blocks, 4" lift spindles and "cargo coils" in front. 2" shackles and 4" HD springs in back with 31" tires all around.
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stomp13 wrote:my god...........
All these 4inch plus vans are killing me. All I wanted was a 2inch to give it a better stance but now, all these pic's. Must fight.... not to buy.... a bigger lift ](*,)

That is how I started ... 2" lift and then one off-road trip later I started working on more lift :p The addiction may cost less than crack but it is more addictive than crack.

Weird. I thought I posted photos to this post. I will post up some tonight when I get links fixed on my website. Dont know why that is down as well.

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Well Dang! I had no idea this thread was going on under my nose.
"Trouble" has the 4-5" Overland lift. Had to trim and bash to fit the front tires and the back currently rub a bit when axle is flexed.

So people...when is someone gonna come out with a rock solid lift that doesnt involve more height than about 5in. I seem to never quite have it feel bomb-proof (ball joints solid etc). The front ends are pretty easy to "encourage" out of true. I know the SAS needs several more inches to clear the oil pan (or something like that), and I don't really want more lift. How about one of you fabricator-types finds a way to mount long travel IFS from a full size chevy truck... [-o<

BTW: you can check out my full write up/mods at http://s753.photobucket.com/albums/xx176/gabedanger/

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mine...
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