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  1. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Step #6 - Electronics (Stereo, Light bar and Musical Horn) I removed the factory radio and replaced it with a Clarion CX505 HD radio head unit. I wanted something less flashy plus Im a sucker for a volume knob vs buttons. I also replaced the front door speakers with Rockford Fosgate Punch 6...
  2. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Step #5 - Spare tire rack Knowing I would be going with a larger tire & wheel setup I opted for the Aluminess rear tire rack. I did need to trim my brake light a bit but otherwise a easy install.
  3. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Step #4 - Passenger side swivel base & new seats. The most challenging part yet. :) It took 3 different attempts to get this right. I ordered up a swivel base from shop4seats, and it was clearly the wrong base and needed to be returned/exchanged. S4S was useless, 3 weeks of constant emails and...
  4. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Step # 3 - Brakes I chose the Power Stop K2016-36 Z36 Truck & Tow Front and Rear Brake Kit. I installed the new brakes the same time I did the leveling kit & while I still had access to a lift. I failed to get any pictures of the new brakes while it was on the rack. Amazon again @ $315
  5. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Step #2 - Leveling kit, Rear springs & Shocks I followed suit with the torsion keys, I found the Traxda 404045 kit on Amazon for About $80, It had started at $230 but over the course of 2 weeks the price started to fall. I had planed finding some use keys but when the price dropped I snagged a...
  6. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    The first order of business, Build a storage box/bed platform. Still not knowing if I was going to do a full interior build out or not I went the easy way to start. Leaving most the interior in tact and keeping the first row of seats for now, I opted for a removable drawer system.
  7. SlingShot1

    08' Chevy Express AWD Build

    Hello Errbody. I acquired my van in the spring of 17', After months of looking and debating. I knew I wanted more than 2WD but also knew that full 4WD would be out of my price range. I then learned about these express AWD's, A little research and I was sold. The research I did lead me to this...
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