GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread
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straker101
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I don't know about a dedicated tire thread for the AWD van but I shared what i'm using in _this post at my build thread_
With the ~3" lift I am running common stock-for GM trucks 265/70/r17 on 17x9 rims with a -12mm offset.
: ) Thom
Do you have aftermarket fender flares? Just curious as I've been looking around for something that will work on my build. I also have a -12 offset and am firing mud and dirt all over the sides of the van!!
Accrete
Explorer
Greetings, As seen in this full on view of our rig we have a stock body (no flares) and have a Rhino Liner treatment of the fender areas and rocker panels. We do see some dirt slinging but it is manageable for us, and the RL does take care of a lot of it in an esthetics point of view.
It cost us about $750 to have the RL put on by Vancouver Rhino Lining. Some of the best buck for bling on the van IMO.
: ) Thom
Question for those who have mounted things to the floor of an Express:
How did you drill/mount your items? I'd like to mount L-track down the center of my van, and potentially add a seat. Of course, practically the entire underbody of the van is covered with a heat shield. Is there a clever way to get access to the space between the heat shield and the bottom of the body? I might do rivnuts for the L track, but a seat would need bracing, which would require some level of access to install.
How did you drill/mount your items? I'd like to mount L-track down the center of my van, and potentially add a seat. Of course, practically the entire underbody of the van is covered with a heat shield. Is there a clever way to get access to the space between the heat shield and the bottom of the body? I might do rivnuts for the L track, but a seat would need bracing, which would require some level of access to install.
86cj
Explorer
Just stop by the local dealer and measure the height of a new van, they don't have a new 1/2 ton though. If your tires are 265's remember they will have 245's so adjust your numbers when you figure, you only get half the lift of the tire diameter increase and "1/2 of the axle tube diameter increase to get technical"..:ylsmoke::ylsmoke::ylsmoke:.
There was a thread on here about used 3/4 or 1 ton van springs on a heavy 1/2 ton AWD Van but he estimated the lift at 3-4", but did not measure.
I have one missing and used my wife's Barrette that she had left in the van. worked great. Another option I considered was one of those paper binder clips
Haha that's great. I was thinking binder clip too.
Choff
Adventurer
We have a 2005 AWD SAVANA CONVERSION WITH 166,000 AND RUNNING STRONG
DEPENDS ON ITS PREVIOUS OWNER ??? AND PRICE
Question on Seats...
I'm trying to find more info about the rear seats on the Express/Savana platform. Have the seat brackets or rail spacing changed over the years?
I recently purchased a 2007 Express Passenger Van, and I'm looking all over the universe for a reclining rear conversion bench (I know, me and everyone else) that I can, hopefully, drop right in.
Does anyone know first-hand if say, a reclining bench or bed assembly from a late 90's Express Conversion will bolt into a 2007? Did the rear seat/rail/attachment specs change over the years, or are they interchangeable? There are a few options within a 3-4 hr drive, but before I head out, I thought I'd seek some advice from the collective.
Thanks all, for any info you can provide.
I'm trying to find more info about the rear seats on the Express/Savana platform. Have the seat brackets or rail spacing changed over the years?
I recently purchased a 2007 Express Passenger Van, and I'm looking all over the universe for a reclining rear conversion bench (I know, me and everyone else) that I can, hopefully, drop right in.
Does anyone know first-hand if say, a reclining bench or bed assembly from a late 90's Express Conversion will bolt into a 2007? Did the rear seat/rail/attachment specs change over the years, or are they interchangeable? There are a few options within a 3-4 hr drive, but before I head out, I thought I'd seek some advice from the collective.
Thanks all, for any info you can provide.
86cj
Explorer
The factory seat mounts have changed over the years, 2003 brought a bunch of model changes and later some passenger safety rules changed some seat and driver side door availability.
Here are the only pic's I have saved of a GM Van floor......My 2013 passenger van and what I think is a 2004 Factory LT Conversion Van interior option van, obviously bolted to a Kodiak chassis, they do share the doors Etc...
I don't know anything about the big van but did save the pic's when I saw it for sale, great for getting some ideas though.........
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DEFENDERBEAM
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Wow, thats a crazy conversion. Very cool.
Must have cost a fortune.
I saw some good deals on brand new 4x4 kodiaks with the pre-DPF duramax back a few years ago. Like cheaper than a normal full size duramax truck. But they are just too big.
Must have cost a fortune.
I saw some good deals on brand new 4x4 kodiaks with the pre-DPF duramax back a few years ago. Like cheaper than a normal full size duramax truck. But they are just too big.
DEFENDERBEAM
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it needs to be singled out.
that small cargo space doesn't justify duallies
that small cargo space doesn't justify duallies
wjeeper
Active member
It would be a sweet tow rig with the duals!