Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Forum rules
Build topics only! Members are allowed one topic per vehicle in this forum. Topics may only be started by the vehicle owner but all are welcome to reply to the authors project thread.
Post a reply

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Lumpy » July 21st 2012, 3:57am

I have 3.23 rear end, 31" mudders. Gave me an increase MPG of at least 4. Likely more since the speedo is still not calibrated. I can't race the Mustangs like Maher can. But I still see cleavage instead of nose hair.


Lump
User avatar
Lumpy
250k+ Miles
250k+ Miles
Firing on 2 Cylinders (L4)
Firing on 2 Cylinders (L4)
Years of Membership: Lumpy has been a member for 3 full yearsLumpy has been a member for 3 full yearsLumpy has been a member for 3 full years
Posts: 3233
Topics: 116
Joined: April 2010
Location: Phoenix AZ USA
Gender: Male
Year: 1989
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: 9 in. lift Camo
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Corsemoto » July 21st 2012, 4:04am

Your van is probably quite a bit lighter than my '04 awd with rear air/heat, power seat, bigger brakes, 27 gallon tank, rooftop tent, etc. Cleavage is good. :D
User avatar
Corsemoto
AstroSafari Pioneer
AstroSafari Pioneer
Firing on 1 Cylinder (L2)
Firing on 1 Cylinder (L2)
Years of Membership: Corsemoto has been a member for 4 full yearsCorsemoto has been a member for 4 full yearsCorsemoto has been a member for 4 full yearsCorsemoto has been a member for 4 full years
Posts: 1174
Topics: 27
Images: 19
Joined: June 2008
Gender: Male
Year: 2004
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: LT AWD
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby ccookie66 » July 21st 2012, 4:10am

Corsemoto wrote:Your van is probably quite a bit lighter than my '04 awd with rear air/heat, power seat, bigger brakes, 27 gallon tank, rooftop tent, etc. Cleavage is good. :D

I have seen the pics of your van, it is very awesome looking! I like the look of lifted Astros, they look off road worthy. Cleavage is very good! :lol: :rofl: :D
Image
The Astro is always a turn key away from adventure.
User avatar
ccookie66
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Years of Membership: ccookie66 has been a member for 1 full year
Posts: 1447
Topics: 124
Images: 38
Joined: February 2012
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Gender: Male
Year: 1993
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: V6 4.3 AWD EXT CPI
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Shad0wXCalibur » July 21st 2012, 6:49am

Despite your gears lumpy, your van is considerably lighter than 2nd Gen astros. My 87 had 2.73 or whatever but that thing could go! But my 2000 feels a little underpowered. I bet a tune and some 4.10s would make it feel like a new van! Just gotta have the funds...
1987 Astro
2000 Safari
Shad0wXCalibur
Firing on 1 Cylinder (L2)
Firing on 1 Cylinder (L2)
Years of Membership: Shad0wXCalibur has been a member for 1 full year
Posts: 1199
Topics: 35
Joined: July 2011
Gender: Male
Van Make/Model: GMC Safari
Extra Info: Lifted 2wd
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Mr_Bowtie [OP] » July 21st 2012, 1:52pm

Big tires suck the gas getting going, but once she is rollin' that gas gauge moves slower. :rockon:
'96 Astro AWD 206K miles!
31" tires LIFTED 4" total with tires! Pushbar, KC lights, CB radio, Tach....REDNECK!
'01 Crown Vic P71(not stock) 14.7@94mph
'97 Blazer 4x4 127K
'02 Caravan 290K
Original Poster [OP]
User avatar
Mr_Bowtie
250k+ Miles
250k+ Miles
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Years of Membership: Mr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full years
Posts: 7121
Topics: 69
Images: 8
Joined: April 2009
Location: Slinger, Wisconsin
Gender: Male
Alias (AKA): Nick
Year: 1996
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: Lifted AWD
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Mr_Bowtie [OP] » December 26th 2012, 2:07am

Haven't done much as of late to my Van, but wanted to add a couple pics of it in the snow. :D
Attachments
2012-12-22 14.19.55.jpg
2012-12-22 14.16.33.jpg
'96 Astro AWD 206K miles!
31" tires LIFTED 4" total with tires! Pushbar, KC lights, CB radio, Tach....REDNECK!
'01 Crown Vic P71(not stock) 14.7@94mph
'97 Blazer 4x4 127K
'02 Caravan 290K
Original Poster [OP]
User avatar
Mr_Bowtie
250k+ Miles
250k+ Miles
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Years of Membership: Mr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full years
Posts: 7121
Topics: 69
Images: 8
Joined: April 2009
Location: Slinger, Wisconsin
Gender: Male
Alias (AKA): Nick
Year: 1996
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: Lifted AWD
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby ccookie66 » December 26th 2012, 2:12am

Very, very nice. :bow: Snow is your vans natural habitat.
Image
The Astro is always a turn key away from adventure.
User avatar
ccookie66
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Years of Membership: ccookie66 has been a member for 1 full year
Posts: 1447
Topics: 124
Images: 38
Joined: February 2012
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Gender: Male
Year: 1993
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: V6 4.3 AWD EXT CPI
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby Mr_Bowtie [OP] » December 26th 2012, 2:18am

She is the ultimate winter beater! :chevy:
'96 Astro AWD 206K miles!
31" tires LIFTED 4" total with tires! Pushbar, KC lights, CB radio, Tach....REDNECK!
'01 Crown Vic P71(not stock) 14.7@94mph
'97 Blazer 4x4 127K
'02 Caravan 290K
Original Poster [OP]
User avatar
Mr_Bowtie
250k+ Miles
250k+ Miles
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Firing on 8 Cylinders (L7)
Years of Membership: Mr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full yearsMr_Bowtie has been a member for 4 full years
Posts: 7121
Topics: 69
Images: 8
Joined: April 2009
Location: Slinger, Wisconsin
Gender: Male
Alias (AKA): Nick
Year: 1996
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: Lifted AWD
Top

Re: Mr_Bowtie is liftin' the '96!!

Postby ccookie66 » December 26th 2012, 2:39am

I couldn't agree more. Oh I bet it is fun to drive in those snowstorms!
Image
The Astro is always a turn key away from adventure.
User avatar
ccookie66
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Firing on 4 Cylinders (L2)
Years of Membership: ccookie66 has been a member for 1 full year
Posts: 1447
Topics: 124
Images: 38
Joined: February 2012
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Gender: Male
Year: 1993
Van Make/Model: Chevrolet Astro
Extra Info: V6 4.3 AWD EXT CPI
Top
Previous
Post a reply

Return to Projects/Builds

It is currently May 23rd 2013, 2:43pm

Projects/Builds Forum
Projects/BuildsEach members' project build thread. Post details and photos, past and present, of your projects coming together. Restorations, modifications, or customizations of a vehicle and a sequential history of the progress. Build-up threads only!
Moderator: $uperJoe
Post a new topic
To create a new topic in Projects/Builds, click this button:
Previous topic Next topic
Recent Image Attachments
Attached by:
Attached by: AstroWill
AstroWill
in Projects/Builds
Views: 576
Comments: 32
Date: May 20 '13
Time: 11:03pm
» Read last comment
Attached by:
Attached by: AstroWill
AstroWill
in Projects/Builds
Views: 576
Comments: 32
Date: May 19 '13
Time: 4:52pm
» Read last comment
Attached by:
Attached by: Ronald
Ronald
in Projects/Builds
Views: 969
Comments: 23
Date: May 18 '13
Time: 8:32pm
» Read last comment
Attached by:
Attached by: AstroWill
AstroWill
in Projects/Builds
Views: 576
Comments: 32
Date: May 16 '13
Time: 4:36pm
» Read last comment
Attached by:
Attached by: AstroWill
AstroWill
in Projects/Builds
Views: 576
Comments: 32
Date: May 14 '13
Time: 10:48pm
» Read last comment
Sponsors
 
Share this topic
Random Topics
Window track bar...
in Uncategorized
"service awd"...
in Automatic
2nd/3rd row bench work
in Interior
'99 AWD differentials...
in Rear-End
Did you guys see this?
in Explicit Content
Gas Gauge
in Uncategorized
low oil pressure with code...
in Engines
Tilt wheel
in Interior
no rear heat saga & fix
in Climate Control
Help, Part# for water hose...
in Engines

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Copyright© 2002-2013 AstroSafari.com - a Whoa.Co venture. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software.
Gas Scooters • Silverado/Sierra Truck Forum • Electric Scooters

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict