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Stock shocks should be fine for a 1” lift. Steve

I believe Scotty D is correct. The vans came with 3:42 or 3:73 both could be had with the G80. Might be the G80 is more common on 3:73 vans.?.

Running gear between the Express 1500 and 2500 is only different at the rear axle, the 2500 got a Dana “super” 60 with 6 lug bolts and the 3/4 ton leaf spring packs. Front differential is the same GM 7.25” IFS. Steve

I can not comment on the Bilstein for stock ride height as I have the front lifted 2 1/2” and run Bilstein remote reservoir, they will only work with a lift. The Max Control are rated for a stock Express van but can be run up to about 2-2 1/2” lift. Steve

I have Bilstein in front and Gabriel Max Control #77638 on the rear, I like the ride of the Max Control better than the Bilstein for the rear, they seem to be a little better valved for the vans, less “jolt” a nicer ride overall. I can’t speak to the longevity yet, as I only have 1000 miles on...

@Seaweed nice van and welcome aboard! Steve

Tow haul mode changes the shifting points as well as locking out overdrive. Somewhere in this thread, a person pointed out that they were disappointed, as they felt no discernible difference with it on. I can certainly tell when my tow/haul mode is engaged, as it holds 1/2 and 2/3 shifts quite a...

Looks and sounds like a cool project!

cmoist, there is an AWD Express van ”sticky” thread on this forum, I am pretty technologically challenged, would be great if you would post pictures there, to lay this “debate” to rest. Thanks, Steve

The 3, 2003 2500 AWD vans I have seen (I own 1 of them) have all had the Dana 60, and the 5 leaf, 2500 spring packs, and yes 6 lug wheels.

I know this is an old thread, however, only replying to fix misinformation in this post: The 2003 Express AWD 2500 vans did receive the standard 2500, Dana “Super“ 60 rear axle as well as the standard 2500 leaf spring pack.

How many miles are on the van? Any previous service records? Rust or rot? Thanks, Steve

Nope! Would love to see this rig! Regards, Steve

Pangle, I am interested but also curious what kind of MPG's this rig gets and if you knew the fuel tank size/cruising range? Thanks, Steve

it was registered, but never in my name in the US...... I do have the US title but it was signed over to a Mexican National when first sold in Mexico. So I have posession of the Florida title, but not in my name- Does that make sense and will I be able to cross the border and pass US Customs...