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  1. Stock Suspension
    My suspension currently sags about an inch without much weight in the back, and I'm anticipating towing a small trailer this summer when/if I move down to the lower 48. The JOR add-a-leaf seemed like the perfect option for me since after the potential move I don't really see myself towing...
  2. Lifted Suspension
    Hi everyone. So I have a 97 3in lifted gmc safari Awd. I’ll attach pictures of ball joints (before and after greasing) I didn’t know until now that they must be greased (new to working on vans and learning!) the lower balljoints concern me due to the dirt and rust especially in that gap before I...
  3. Stock Suspension
    Just replaced my control arms with new bushings and new MOOG ball joints and for some reason now my suspension is squeaking/creaking pretty seriously but only when it rains! All other times the suspension is quiet. What could cause this? I think I did everything correctly on the repairs, so I’m...
  4. Lifted Suspension
    hi all, I just picked up my first van, a 2001 Safari passenger AWD. I'm stoked to get working on it and to join such a jazzed community! My goal for this rig is to be able to get to places in the backcountry that are off the beaten path for climbing/BC skiing/etc., but I'd also like to take it...
  5. Stock Suspension
    Wiki says: "In 2003, GM upgraded the chassis of both the Astro and Safari with certain suspension components, larger brakes, and six-lug, 16 inch wheels from the full-size Chevrolet and GMC half-ton pickup trucks." What are these certain suspension components?
  6. Stock Suspension
    I'm looking to replace by passenger side torsion bar on a 95 Safari, but the original lart has been discontinued and I'm unable to find stock anywhere. Has anyone been able to find a suitable replacement?
  7. Lifted Suspension
    I have a 95 Safari AWD that I'm wanting to put 235 75/15s on. I want a 3" lift to create more space but I'm trying to figure out the best way to achieve this. It's a unibody with leaf springs in that back and torsion bars for the front. Ideally I'd like to buy a kit, but I haven't been able to...
  8. Stock Suspension
    Hi, I have a 1987 with rusted out lower control arms. I have seen a few posts saying the 92-2005 lower control arms will fit the 1987 Astro Can anyone confirm that? Here is my van...
  9. Automatic
    I've just about removed the transmission in my van (That bike my dad built is my only means of transport until I fix my baby) just waiting to put new one in the only thing holding the old one now is a motorcycle jack and the torsion bars as they are still in the crossmember I bought this tool...
  10. Lifted Suspension
    So I have been debating for a while if I should get s-10 leaf springs or journeys lift kit. The thing is I think I need new leaf springs anyways because I did a camper conversion and added some weight (see pic). But I am nervous that the s-10 leaf springs could be more difficult to do because...
  11. Lifted Suspension
    This is my first post here. So, hello! I installed my JO offroad lift in two stages on my 1999 Astro. First my rear shackles, drove it around for a week and all was peachy. Then I installed my front end with poly bushings and pucks. After my front end JO lift was installed I have been hearing a...
  12. Lifted Suspension
    I have a 2003 GMC safari van that I put a lift it on about 5 months ago. I really am reaching out to anyone who would have great recommendations for upgrading my shocks or maybe even getting into a coil-over conversion kit for the van. Right now there are ranchos on the and they are shot. Just...
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