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  1. Scotty D

    My AWD express van HATES washboard roads. Power steering gets hot and whines.

    I carry a valve stem torque wrench and a compressor for just that purpose. Went from 50 PSI down to 33 but might have to go down further still. For sand I go down to 15 or 20 but that feels pretty lucy goosey at any speed. Slowing down is so very hard to do when you have such a long distance to...
  2. Scotty D

    My AWD express van HATES washboard roads. Power steering gets hot and whines.

    Are you planning on driving many miles of dirt road? I will probably put one in for next year but I have done without for years now. You just have to go slower.
  3. Scotty D

    My AWD express van HATES washboard roads. Power steering gets hot and whines.

    Yes my new Bilsteins got good and hot also but the power steering becomes a problem much sooner.
  4. Scotty D

    My AWD express van HATES washboard roads. Power steering gets hot and whines.

    Did 50 miles of Baja dirt road yesterday , and my power steering boiled over. I have noticed since I got it that it starts to whine after only a few miles of washboard. Anyone else dealing with this? What are my options? Yes I feel bad about pushing her so hard.
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    I have only ever seen two express vans with sliders on both sides I prefer cargo vans like mine with no windows even in the doors, way better to put in a window where you need it instead of designing around whats already there I found mine with a sour trans and payed accordingly. I had it...
  6. Scotty D

    Is it still a van?

    I have no idea what is going on in this thread or why anyone would cut up their van like this... But I have to admit it looks pretty damn cool
  7. Scotty D

    hopefully a non biased opinion Transit vs sprinter

    I spend a lot of time in the baja and I can tell you that AWD is a HUGE deal down there. Yes its true that its not nearly enough for rock crawling and you can never really offroad a camper without all your crap flying around, but it sure gets you past a lot of obstacles that would stop a...
  8. Scotty D

    How does everyone finance a used adventure van

    49k seems pretty high for mildly upfitted
  9. Scotty D

    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    In my opinion , 18s are too big for an awd rig that is meant to do some offroad use. The short sidewall makes for a very stiff ride on washboard roads and you are unable to air down for a larger footprint which increases traction and allows you to float over sandy areas
  10. Scotty D

    Goonie - 09 Chevy Express AWD Camper Van

    Mexico is not nearly as dangerous as it sounds , especially Baja. That trailer however , is it bit more than your 4l60e is comfortable towing. Remember , the towing capacity of our vans would be fantastic except for the weak tranny. It will do it , but it will shorten the life considerably.
  11. Scotty D

    Fox shocks for 2008 chevy express van awd 5.3l v8

    Ok, put in the new 5100s and they are awesome! Just took the van offroad and the difference is amazing. Of course when I took the old ones off the were so worn out they were not even shocks anymore. I have nothing to compare to but my van feels like fantastic now
  12. Scotty D

    Fox shocks for 2008 chevy express van awd 5.3l v8

    Thanks teach. That is what i needed to hear. Going to order now
  13. Scotty D

    Fox shocks for 2008 chevy express van awd 5.3l v8

    How do you like them? Are they too stiff? Ever take them on a washboard road? I have run the original shocks with the crappy little extenders from the kit and they are pretty hammered by now
  14. Scotty D

    2003 AWD Savana

    Did the bases seem similar? Any chance there were interchangeable with the drivers seat?
  15. Scotty D

    2003 AWD Savana

    Did you sell those seats yet? Do they seem like they would be interchangeable with the front seats?
  16. Scotty D

    First freeze of the season

    30 is not nearly cold enough to freeze pipes or anything else. Not a problem until you get down around 24 for a long night.
  17. Scotty D

    why is Express van carpet only available up to 2002?

    Do remember that his van is a 2000. I am not sure the contours are the same. I know the doghouse is much larger in the 2003 and up models.
  18. Scotty D

    Express AWD control arm options

    Yeah , I was able to do about 2 inches with the stock a arms but my alignment guy said the camber was maxed out. I have heard those shocks are very stiff . I wonder how they will do on washboard.
  19. Scotty D

    Express AWD control arm options

    How are you liking that combination? Did you do a 2 or 3 inch lift? I still have not gotten around to doing mine yet and need to order in some parts!
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