Hey guys. I'm a current owner of a Chevy Astro AWD van, and I love this vehicle a lot. It is so versatile. Anyways, as I watch the rust slowly creep, I find myself wondering what to replace it with when it goes (hopefully not for a long time). GM is no longer making the Astro. The closest thing available is the Chevrolet Express AWD. Does anyone have technical information regarding things like:

• Type of transfer case/center differential
• Type of axle/differential. Limited slip?
• Type of suspension
• Mods available? Lift kits?

Also, I'd like to hear just your general impression of this vehicle, especially if you do any kinds of camping conversions to it.
Cheers!

 

my o4 1500 AWD has a limited slip rear axel axel code G80 (3.73 ratio GT4).
front axel is a YD3. has front torsion bar suspension(YD5) and has leaf sprin rearYD6. it has a special transfer case only available in the 03 and 04. ID # WU or YH borg warner 4473.

 

Thanks. That's exactly the type of info I was looking for.