[Bengt Weil]

Has anyone found or tried rear shock mount extenders from another Chevy truck application on the Astro van?

Using a flip kit really does compromise the shock angle (and length) of the rear shocks and it seems that the shock extenders offered by many companies for other truck models would be a welcome improvement for the lowered Astro van.

https://www.suspensionshop.com/rear-shock-extenders/

Any feedback on applications that work on the Astro would be appreciated - Thanks!

 

[Bengt Weil]

Wow - crickets...!
Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions for shock mount extenders?

 

[WoodButcher]

Not having lowered kind of makes my opinion n/a but here it is,
Were I doing this I can see wanting to keep the stock ride and the angle of the shock being raised up in as the stock mount would be makes them less than ideal. Best bet would be to contact the seller and get accurate dimensions of their parts to see if one might be close to what you need. Odds are even if they have something you'll need to hone your fab skills.

 

[Bengt Weil]

Some good thoughts - thank you, WoodButcher. As always, any and all feedback is appreciated. Hopefully these manufacturers have design specs available that they are willing to pass on... it would be a very helpful starting point!

 

[97cargocrawler]

And such an extension would make the lower mount even lower? why not just do the inverse of this, portals with bags...

Simplest solution I can think of.