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Nicely done, I think what you did gets you a great all around van. The interior can be tweaked as you find your needs, but its got most of what you need day one... Any pics of the cognito upper arm sitting on the weight, not at full droop just resting. When the stock upper arms hit the frame on...

The 1500 van has different width axle housing than suburban they don't swap, the G-80 posi might swap into diff. They must be of similar year all 8.5" 10 bolts are not same, the ring gear is slightly bigger in later years..........The suburban leave springs just happen to be the same length...

Yokahama AT/ X: I know you made your choice but for others looking, I went with a set of Yokahama AT/X in a 305 70 18 size or true 35x12.50x18 also on sidewall. I could not find much info on the new tire but there is a reveiw on here hauling a camper, seemed good. Discount tire pushed me hard...

Its been a while but and update seems fitting, Van has been great but has a few issues. Its got 80,000 enjoyable miles, it is leaking trans fluid pretty good, minor front diff leak and the stabilitrac is pissed about the steering wheel sensor. I get a code once or twice a year cylinder misfire...

My van is getting close to Gvw most of the time, it touches the lower leaf when lowered off the jack. It rides great, that also eliminated wheel hop in sand but i have taken a case of liquid out and seen it rise, it has compliance. The pack does a great job at everything. A similar multi leaf...

DANA 60 That clearly is a Dana 60, so now we all know that really is the only difference other than a fourth leaf spring reported by some. GM has a habit of building the same configuration without changes to a fault, with the GVW being almost the same I was skeptical, thanks for clearing...

The 7300lb GVW 2500 AWD is just an early 7300lb GVW 1500 AWD, 1500's had a 7200lb GVW. It's not a Unicorn with a Legendary 6 lug Dana 60........Anybody with a 2500 AWD have pictures of the rear axle?

Great choice!! The best way to start right here: AWD, Hightop, doors on both sides, basic insulation, doors on both sides, rear heat A/C, ETC............... Yea its got alot of stuff most people here don't want in or on their AWD Van, I have found it really is easier to tear stuff off than...

Glad to you see your van is still getting it done, the miles go by so easy I love to drive them. Congrats on the tires and wheels it looks good............. I have about 60,000 on my tires and will get some before next winter, the AWD Van tire wear is a non issue, I am getting the same life and...

I went with a passenger van because the factory windows age better than aftermarket windows, the ventilation is a little worse though. The interior plastic window trim looks and fits great, modifying it is easy with a sharp knife.......The pillow view from the windows is incredible from my tall...

AWD Dana 60 Can you show us a picture of the Dana 60 axle under the van? This thread is the only good info you can find on these AWD Vans so we have to sweat the details, I wish I had it when I got the Van bug........ The 2500 AWD GVW rating is the same as the newer 1500's that use the...

Why springs? Add a leafs work OK when the load is constant but can be rough to live with when lighter, they also don't always fit well with the pack and work smoothly. The best reason is that the we know the 2900lb spring pack works very well on our Vans, they give almost 2" of lift just from...

My van actually rides and handles better than stock, it shows no signs of bumpsteer or wandering. I cant believe how rock solid it is on the open road windy or not, you just don't saw at the wheel. The mountain twisties are almost fun with the new rear sway bar, really! in a camper van! It is...

The RPO code for a 4:10 axle is GT-5, GT-4 is 3:73 and GU-6 is 3:42.. I would like to see a pic of the tag on the axle, I am a little skeptical as GM is very consistent to a fault most of the time....the 4:10 was listed for a 2500 van but possibly not an AWD 5.3 2500? If you are running your...

I do love your input on here, when motivated you can get into the weeds better than me! Alot of people want a simple answer and the talent on here does provoke critical thinking. We have just done most of these things and dont need to research what we have done so many times before. We have had...

I don't care for the steering feel or street handling of the 235-85-16, life has been alot better since we moved on to other sizes that can carry a good load. When pay phones were popular is was a common size, and it quit coming stock on 3/4 tons around the time car phones came out. I had a good...

I ran 5000's back in the day they seemed OK, but I was very young too. I ran 9000's because I wanted the adjustability on my GMT 800, they rusted and quit adjusting very soon, stupid me tried another set and they rusted and quit working in two years and very low miles. Opinion? terrible waste...

I dont have info on your Ford E350 but ran that tire size for decades on several vehicles. I have found the street cornering and steering feel, to vastly improve when going to a 265-75-16, they are exactly the same height. I had to run them very hard as they tend to roll under the rim, this...

I have used Ancor marine wire seals on drilled holes, they work great and are completely safe, I have them front, back and in the middle of my van... I am not a fan of plastic loom anymore, some of it is such poor quality, thin or brittle. The edges of a drilled hole in sheetmetal can cut...

There is your answer, Traxda is steel, lot's of places to save money on weaker parts, suspension and tires are not one of them... Looks like SD Truckspring has Rough Country 2" steel lift blocks and u bolts # 97034 for $54 and #12906 key lift for $108= $162 website says call and they offer 20%...