lowering springs

[markmitch]

about a year ago I added a set of steel leafs from a 2000 Astro so i could tow a small camper without problems and i don't plan on lowering the back end because of that.so if my front end is 28 and the back 30 i can deal with that. Thanks for sharing your views and info. I am glad i did this and found the lower ball joint so loose instead of finding it out on the road.

[markmitch]

Ok so I got both sides done but i had to replace all my ball joints due to age, they would have probably been fine but since I notice more play then what I deem safe i bought new moog uppers and lowers. I took some pictures of the van after i did the springs swap. I Have older pics of my van from before the swap if anyone needs/want to see them they are in my gallery.

[sixsix]

Nice Mark, looking good.
Not sure what ya' did, bu it'stit is all cool



Mike

[sixsix]

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Mike

[Mmusicman]

Now it looks like you just need slightly smaller tires front, and slightly larger tires rear.
At least that's how I would do mine...

[markmitch]

yeah but the fronts are new. so maybe in the future I will re size.

[DevinOmaha]

2 questions:
1) Since my safari is AWD Does anyone have suggestions on how to achieve the raked look without 2 different diameter tires? That can be an issue with the transfer case I as I understand it.

2) In lieu of that not happening, I am considering at least changing tire widths. Sticking with a 6" rim on the front and wondering if anyone has an idea on the rear? What width works out best without running into the wheel well?

[SheldonYoung]

RimsnTires site has a great Tire Size Comparer. Plug in your info and what you'd like, and you get a visual and measured comparison. I've been using them for years on all my Hot Rod Builds.

[markmitch]

Hello everyone I decided because we are moving back to NH to put the stock coils back in so if anyone wants to buy the 2 inch lowering coils I just need to part with some stuff-I installed them in my van but the van was never driven since then. I paid 60 plus shipping so my loss is your gain-40 bucks and shipping there yours. It swill be a few days prior to me removing them but if you want them I will pull them out and get you shipping cost when you give me your address. Thanks Mark

[KamEmift]

If you are going to install lowering springs you may want to install new struts also with an older car. However you may want to let the springs settle 3-4 weeks before doing the alignment.
The price doesnt seem to be out of line.

[SheldonYoung]

I went with Drop Spindles, Coils, Shocks, and Drop Leaves on my AstorSurf.

Wasn't as radical as some of the pics shown, and still a bit rougher ride.

[markmitch]

I am selling the 2" drop springs for 50+shipping I did not like it that low so I removed them. I cut half a coil off the stock springs and reinstalled them.