Ok, good to know. I'm pretty set on an AWD Express now due to the size and fuel efficiency, but you never know what will happen.
Thanks for the heads up on the DS meet in Bend. I hadn't heard of it yet.
Right, i would not consider a 2wd. Was AWD ever offerend in the older body style? If not, then it's a moot point. I guess it was probably just the sheet metal that changed, and the chassis didn't?
I should have originally framed the question as: Are all AWD Astros the same in terms of ease of...
Great dual sport riding around here. Very, very dusty in the summer though, in a lot of places anyway.
I just spent some of my van budget on a 2002 DRZ400S.... oops. :-)
I've had motorcyles since i was 8 years old, pretty much continuously. And more than one for most of the last several...
Here's one near me, in Bend. Does not appear to be AWD, and it is a bit older...
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/2391120916.html
$7495 for a 1991. He linked a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay9ct8MpMGA
I'd think very carefully about your interior layout and space requirements before buying an astro. If it will work, that's fantastic because as T.Low and others have said, it is a great driver and very capable.
For me, i think it's too small. I have one that i drive every day for work, so i am...
SOLD
1992 Ford E-350 Econoline Full Size Van 4x4
$9,500 or reasonable offer
Only 81,000 miles
Good running 351W (5.8L) V8 and E40D 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
75" interior height. Double-walled fiberglass top (great insulation)
Too big for me. Will trade for AWD Chev...
1992 Ford E-350 Econoline Full Size Van 4x4
$9,500 or reasonable offer
Only 81,000 miles
Good running 351W (5.8L) V8 and E40D 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
75" interior height. Double-walled fiberglass top (great insulation)
Too big for me. Will trade for AWD Chev 1500 van or...
Shoot... had a nice reply typed up and the computer spazzed and lost it.
...anyway, great job, love the pics! Simple and very functional rear platform, love that. What did you use for the rear seat/bed convertable part?
What is the problem caused by vertical welds? Does it make a brittle spot? Shrinkage/warping?
Dang you do get out to play! Alaska ski trip, mexico, havasu! Are you retired?
Hobietony, what's up?! I want to see that cool topper you made up on top of the ambo-van! That's the fatal flaw with these ambulances is no standing room, and you are the great hope!
Haha, seriously though, i'm excited to see it. I think it'll be great. Life been busy?
It would be a great testimony for Built Ford Tough if Ford actually built the motor, lol. Just kidding, don't mean to be a party-pooper. Ford was smart enough to choose a good motor to put in there, how about that. Anyway, i'm amazed the body made it that long.
Maybe that one in bend with 245k...
Is this one of yours Chris? Looks pretty ************. I love those bumpers, but it's not a very good fit on the e-series...
I'm not sure whether i love or hate the electric RV steps. The elec. running boards are way cooler, but cost a fortune...
lol, I keep bumping up all these AWD threads...
Zuren & Photog: I don't think the shock could be what is keeping zuren from seeing an increase in ride height, because the shock is not fully extended when the van is just sitting there. So if he cranks on the torsion bar, he should get an...
Hmm, check this out Quigley IFS (so i was wrong about them always using straight-axle) lifted 4x4 3500 van:
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1726&hilit=Chev%2A
And the post is from 2008! Long time ago!
I just emailed quigley asking for any info on adding ground clearance...
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