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Depends on what year van. They increased the size of the brakes at some point it think at 08/09. I know my 2010 I tried 16" wheels and they didn't clear the brakes.

I did not need new shackles on my 2010. Really as long as they are the same width and have the same diameter bolts there shouldn't be any issues.

Updated the shock number post on page 1 with the Fox part# Thanks @Pabloaguas

I'm sure the lack of info indicates that not many people have tried the Fox shocks or didn't know about them. It's also possible they are a newer offering. Much of the info originally compiled in this thread was stuff I found before I bought my van, so 2012/2013 timeframe. Wholly crap has it...

I searched and found several other Airstream trailers similar to this listed for sale. If a moderator feels this ad is not appropriate to the forum please delete. 1971 Airstream Sovereign 31’ For Sale Asking price $15,000 negotiable Possible trade for KTM 990/Yamaha T7 or similar as well as...

That makes sense and probably a much better explanation than I came to. I think the most important thing to remember is that the suspension needs both up and down travel to ride well. So you don't want to crank the keys to the point of loosing your down travel (droop). This will definitely...

I think it depends greatly on how heavy your van is. In the front you are essentially increasing the spring preload by cranking the torsion bars. This could result in poor ride quality if your van is light. My van is heavy pretty much all the time. I find the ride quality the same or possibly...

Quoted from @drsmonkey Front Shocks = DO NOT USE SHOCK EXTENDERS, EVER! Cranking or changing the torsion keys to lift a vehicle does not change the total amount of suspension travel or where the bottom or top of that travel is relative to the shock. Those extensions only limit the amount of...

I see no need to change your springs if you are happy with the way it rides. My van is so heavy that the stiffer springs were an improvement. I'm sure someone smarter then me could frankenstein together a better spring pack for our vans without the heavy overload spring the suburban pack uses...

I was very excited when last summer I found a patch of Chanterelles growing just 200' from my house!

Thank you for that. I went back and edited the lift post on the first page to include this.

Steve, so these shops are telling you that gears are available for the front diff? That was my only question was whether the parts were even available for a regear? I've honestly never looked into it though.

Somewhere I recall a GM service bulletin stating that the transfer cases in the early vans were underfilled and should have a extra quart added to them during fluid changes. I'm sure you could find it with some digging. Anyhooo I have always filled my TC until it spills out of the fill plug...

My results from the RC kit here https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/the-great-white-fun-hog-another-white-gm-awd-build.119291/page-2 I wouldn't do it again. At this point the only remaining part of that kit on the van are the lift keys. I would suggest buying whatever keys you can find...

Also interested to here opinions on this

I believe that to be correct. No cylinder management in the vans. I can say with certainty that my 2010 does not have it.

I'm totally with your wife. A ratchet strap is not an acceptable safety restraint. I'd suggest a chain come a long :p

Springs are something I wouldn't waste my time with scrounging up used. When you buy new you know exactly what you are getting. I bought mine from general spring. Actually I believe I have bought several pairs of leave springs from them over the years. Edit to add I just checked the spring...

Is there anywhere we can see more of that motorcycle you built? It looks amazing

I checked it out. Looks sweet! Probably not for me but a interesting option for sure. And the price seems reasonable