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The driver-side wheel bearing assembly is still a possibility especially since I replaced the passenger-side earlier this year. It sounds like it is under the driver's feet. The problem with the wheel bearing theory is that the noise is constant; doing the "left-hand turn, right-hand turn"...

Please disregard the intro (Booster is my buddy's nickname): http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/zuren1cs/Van/?action=view&current=MVI_1797.mp4 You can clearly see the play in that clip that I don't know if it is normal. The noise when rolling on the road is a "whirring" sound directly...

I wanted to throw this out to the AWD Express and Astro/Safari guys on the board to see if I'm in the minority. Has anyone with an AWD front differential/carrier (GM 7.2" IFS used in the Express and Astro/Safari vans) had issues yet with carrier bearings? I've been chasing front-end drivetrain...

No experience personally here but thought I would share some info. A buddy of mine tried the roll-in bedliner in his Tacoma and I was not impressed. It was peeling and didn't deal well with light use. I can't attest to how well he prepped the surface. In the Sept. 2011 issue of JP Magazine...

Do you happen to know what vehicle "fitment" was used for the Baja Rack on the white van? I looked through the fitment guide and did not see an E-series van listed, only the Expedition.

Ugh. I guess the Detroit locker is the only option if the van doesn't already have one. Not sure if the 2WD came with anything. At least you Astro guys have a decent selection of shock absorbers to choose from. I just went through getting new shocks for my Express; not many manufacturers...

True, but even with 4 wheel drive there needs to be a level of common sense and skill employed. 4x4 has the ability to get you home or get you stuck deeper, farther off the pavement. The big question is, "how much do you want to spend?" Almost anything is possible given enough time, cash...

I believe swapping in the front end and 4x4 parts of a S10 pickup is also possible but its a question of time, money and effort. You could just build it as a prerunner; selectable locking rear diff., lift and more aggressive tires.

dwh - Now I'm looking into your idea of using a solenoid like this. How did you wire it to connect the 2 batteries when the engine is running? Is one of those terminals a signal connection? I keep hemming and hawwing being overwhelmed by the number of options out there and wanting to...

Thanks! I hadn't found a grommet quite like that. That will work nicely.

Is there a preferred method of getting wires through the firewall in these vans? I'm installing some PIAA lights on the bumper of my van (2005 Chevy Express) and need to pass the connectors for the harnesses into the cabin. There is a rubber boot around the main wiring cluster that has space...

This is almost exactly what I was considering! I kept my first post short but I also have the remote face kit for my radio. I could have all the wires hard mounted (antenna, 12v, remote face wire) in the van with the connections available somewhere, then the face can be plugged in up front...

Does anyone here use a radio in their vehicle that is mounted in a "Go Box", "Go Kit", "Jump Kit" or "EMCOMM" (emergency communication) box? Something like pictured below: http://www.hawaiirepeaters.net/radiokit/black/rick.html http://www.northbrevardarc.org/gokits3.htm I have a Yaesu...

SXSWy - do you have more images of your solar install, specifically of the quick-disconnect connectors? Your setup sounds very close to what I want to do. Adding solar to my van was an idea I was playing with but was going to leave until later. After losing power yesterday to Hurricane Irene...

I was wondering if durability was going to be an issue. The interesting thing is that someone does appear to sell it as a portable kit: http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Flexible-Controller-Combiner-extension/dp/B004YH8B7O/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1

I'm playing with the idea of adding some level of portable solar power to the van. I do not want to hard mount to the roof and not sure how I would transport a rigid panel safely. I like the idea of something that can be rolled or folded up to be stowed and I like the idea of being able to...

It's been a while but I have an update. In the end I went with the Baja Eliminator light bar from Offroad Warehouse, model 1025HD for a 2003 Silverado 1500/2500. The attachment points of the bar interfered will the mounting plates on the back side of the bumper so the whole thing had to be...

Thanks for the Monroe info. Is it the collapsed/extended lengths that would make it "van specific"? I'm still trying to understand why a shock from Company A would fit a van and a Suburban but a shock from Company B only fits the 'burban.

I was delayed over the weekend getting these up. Enjoy! Before 1" body lift Body lifted 1" Front gap (and light bar sneak preview) Rear gap (not bad, exhaust pipe needs to altered so it isn't hanging down so far) Sofa bolted in Sofa frame attachment Bed configuration - Front view...

Update: - Van now has a 1" body lift - Sofa bed is bolted in - Light bar for front bumper has arrived (may take a while on this one; mounting won't be as straight forward as I hoped) I'll post some pics tonight.