Astro 1985-2005
Chevy's first entry into the minivan class, offered in All Wheel Drive to add to its versatility.
Platform: M-Body

New Member 95 chevy Cargo Astro Lift Advice and Quote

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 9:24 AM
  #1  
Chevymarine's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default New Member 95 chevy Cargo Astro Lift Advice and Quote

You can see my baby is too Damnnn low.



My front driver side.














My rear stock set up with one leaf which I believe is the fiberglass crap.











Any ideas what kind of set up to lift up the front and rear??

I want to throw in some 20" and still be able to have least an inch and half of wheel gap if possible a lil more would be perfect

I will also be having always a load of 1K to 1,500 Lb depending if some days I may have my water tank of 50 gallon in it or somedays I might not.
Reply
Old May 18, 2011 | 7:12 AM
  #2  
ihatemybike's Avatar
CF Active Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Default

Dang those are BIG pics!

Anyway, your 1995 has 16-17 years of abuse to sag the suspension. I would replace the springs and shocks. The springs you can grab from a newer van in the JY. Grab from a passenger van that still has seats in it as these tend to get abused less. The 1996 and newer vans have steel leafs that can bolt right in, but grab all the mounting brackets from the donor. Since you'll be there already, try to find an AWD van with the RPO axle codes GU6 (3.42) or GT4 (3.73) and G80 (Limit slip) listed on the edge of the passenger door and grab the axle as well. It will help moving those large rims around.

I will issue this warning, unless you live where the roads are smooth that van will eat 20s. I've known a couple people near Chicago that tried 20s and almost always had one rim in the shop for repairs. Personally, I wouldn't go bigger than 18s.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Brandon Lee
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
2
Dec 15, 2010 9:05 PM
ERT-Jeffrey
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
12
Jun 16, 2010 12:05 AM
ERT-Jeffrey
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
1
May 17, 2010 11:04 AM
HI808
S-10 & Blazer
7
Mar 19, 2010 10:00 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 7:34 PM.