RK's MANi-Van - UP FOR SALE

[RocKrawler]

1996 Chevy Astro AWD

This vehicle HAS BEEN SOLD.




And currently as it sits:

[RocKrawler]

Last Updated 6.9.11

Currently installed:
Pro Comp Rear Add-A-Leafs (51099B-5)
Back Country Vans solid body and bumper lift (from LOOPIE)
Pro Comp 9000 Shocks (918501 Ft, 926500 Rr.)
Overland Vans 3" rear lift shackles
Overland Vans front torsion keys
Dorman 35" long torsion bars
31x10.5R15 Pro Comp X-Treme All Terrain tires (full set of 5)
GMC Safari grille swap & Astro de-badge
Clarion CZ500 stereo head unit = can delete & put stock stereo in for discount
Optima yellow top deep cycle battery



Maintenance Performed:
New rear hatch lift supports 4/26/11
New thermostat 5/3/11
New serpentine belt 5/3/11
New belt tensioner pulleys (2) 5/3/11
Transmission service (fluid & filter) 5/9/11
New Accel HP Ignition Coil 6/28/11
New Delphi fuel pump 8/3/11
New Napa Gold fuel filter 8/7/11 (pn# 3481)
New fuel sending unit
New alternator
New front brakes + right front caliper
New rear brakes + right rear wheel cylinder
Oil change 10/22 @ 186K - Mobil 1 full synthetic

[1leglance]

Terry I gotta say I really admire your willingness to try different rigs and fit what fits your needs & family vs what is cool.
What are your thoughts on the interior? Will you try for a sleep inside setup?

Cool van and we really need to get out on the dirt and play now that you are back on the left coast.

[RocKrawler]

I'd like to make a suggestion on the kit, aside from including instructions with the torque specs with the kit, also include a spacer tube for the top of the bumper bracket so it doesnt collapse when tightening it - otherwise great kit, much better than the hollow blocks with the standard kits. Thanks again.

[Loopie]

A spacer tube for the top bolt did cross my mind...and I'll probably include in the future...but it doesn't need to be too tight. It's really just resisiting sheer.

Thx

[RocKrawler]

So if anyone is contemplating installing a single DIN head unit I will strongly recommend the Clarion CZ500. Bang for the buck I dont think this thing can be beat. I am gearing stations at my house from LA that I havent been able to get with any other stereo, including a high dollar Pioneer unit. AM/FM/CD/USB/iPod & iPhone control/Aux Input AND bluetooth both for your phone and stereo streaming from your smart phone, and includes a wireless remote. Yes its awesome to have Pandora wireless through my stereo! Its also HD & Satellite radio upgradable as well. On sale for $146 to my door with all the install goodies, Crutchfield came through again.

[Herbie]

Terry, that looks like a good car stereo. Been trying to find an equivalent to my JVC KD-BT100 that I LOVE (have two if them in two cars), but is now impossible to find.

Never understood why a basic music player w/ BT is so hard to come by for a decent price, but that looks like it fits the bill.

Have you used the Bluetooth part of it? With what phone? If that's at all serviceable, then I'll probably pick that unit up. The JVC BT worked fantastically well with my Blackberry, and works "pretty well" with my Android, so I was looking to stick with that, but they don't have an equivalent model anymore...

Thanks!

[RocKrawler]

Yes, works flawlessly with both my Verizon Thunderbolt and the wifes Samsung Fascinate on both phone and streaming stereo stored music or Pandora/equivilent. The same unit is selling on Amazon for $120 but Crutchfield throws in the mounting kit, vehicle harness adapter and excellent tailored instructions and live phone support thats worth the few extra bucks, plus free shipping.

[suntinez]

Currently on order:
Pro Comp Shocks
Pro Comp Add-A-Leafs
Overland Vans 3" shackles and front torsion keys
Back Country Vans solid body and bumper lift (from LOOPIE)

Wish list:

4.10 gear swap

[RocKrawler]

I got notice that Loopie shipped his parts out, waiting for confirmation from OV that their stuff is on the way. I chose a long style (smoother ride) add a leaf to get the project "off the ground" so to speak. And although the Pro Comp 9000 shocks showed up I'm still debating using Bilstein's instead - I have a few days to decide, but the Pro Comps are a fraction of the Bilstein's so its a tough call. The tires are so junky on te van I cant wait till everything shows so I can get it safe. Did a transmission service today and everything was good, now just good-er.


Changing the topic:
Is anyone good at photoshop? We have a color in mind that never came on the Astro, not all that different but enough I think I'd like it. I want to get a photoshop done to picture it lifted and in the desired color. PM me if you can help!