Chevy AWD

[kntr]

I just bought a 2006 Chevy AWD Express van. Id like to lift it a little to fit 33" tires under it. I cant find a lift. Is there a truck lift that will work? What about a 2" body lift and just torsion up the front and a block in the rear? Ideas? Im new to the site and hope to have this van hooked up soon.

[Herbie]

Overland Vans doesn't offer anything specifically for AWD Express vans, but they do cover the 2WD stuff, you may be able to cobble something together.

Not sure how the Express/Savanna is built, but the Astro/Safari lift kit is exactly as you describe, a 2" body spacer then crank the torsion bars (offset torsion keys are provided). If the Express is built in a similar way, you may be able to adapt.

[kntr]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking the AWD Express might have suspension close to another Chevy vehicle.

Anyone else know?

[dsw4x4]

Kntr,
Hate to be the truck driver of bad news but the awd express uses a spindle that is specific to the awd express, Or at least that is what i was told by the previous owner of overland vans! However you could do a small body lift for some tire clearance.
Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Derek

[jeremiahak]

I've seen a few people claim online that the Express shares the Avalanche platform. I'd start there, and good luck. Please post your findings here, because I've been interested in the same thing for a work van of mine.


Jeremiah

[kntr]

I plan on a 2" bodylift and then Ill just put in a different torsion bar key and a rear block.

I did a 500 mile road trip today and I got 19 mpg on the first tank and 20 mpg on the second tank. I sure am going to miss this great gas mileage when I go to 33s.

[JMyerz]

I've got the same Van and so far its great! Amazed your getting 20 though! Time for a tune up I guess...

I've been searching lifts and while I still need to run down to Revtek to verify this, I believe that their torsion bar leveling kit will work on the Express.

http://revtek.com/gmcsusp.asp

It will yield 2" upfront which should help clearing 33's and the rear should be simple enough to figure out with some custom springs.

[kntr]

I have heard the Rough Country leveling kit will work. The kit comes with new keys for the front and a 1" block for the rear. I might give it a shot. The only thing is the van is 6'7" tall and parking garages are 6'8".

[JMyerz]

With the surf racks, parking garages are out anyway... plus I never mind walking a few blocks if need be

[kntr]

With the surf racks, parking garages are out anyway... plus I never mind walking a few blocks if need be

Wheels and tires are on. I went with BFG ATs and 17" Gunners. No lift.




Bike rack almost done. The bins work great to pack stuff in. Still need doors, so we can sleep on top of the rack when the bikes are not in. The plan is two doors that open in the middle and rest against the sides when open. Then Ill carpet the top. Should be done tomorrow.