STORM POOPER; 2007 AWD chevy express

[45Kevin]

I have the same problem.
I've been soaking my keys in the 50/50 acetone ATF all summer. No deal.
I bought an air hammer and pounded on it for an hour or so a few weeks ago. No deal.
I read on another form that the cross member can be taken off with the keys still on the bars. that's my next move. Then I can get at it with a bigger hammer.
I finally ordered a proper key clamp off Amazon. I should have it in a few weeks and will go at it again. I've already wreaked two or three C-clamps.
Keep this thread up to date if you solve the problem.

 

[Slapmackie]

I have the same problem.
I've been soaking my keys in the 50/50 acetone ATF all summer. No deal.
I bought an air hammer and pounded on it for an hour or so a few weeks ago. No deal.
I read on another form that the cross member can be taken off with the keys still on the bars. that's my next move. Then I can get at it with a bigger hammer.
I finally ordered a proper key clamp off Amazon. I should have it in a few weeks and will go at it again. I've already wreaked two or three C-clamps.
Keep this thread up to date if you solve the problem.

Aw man, that sounds terrible! From what they are charging me (estimated $330), I assume they are removing the crossmember and going that route. Should know something by the end of the day, fingers crossed.

 

[Slapmackie]

There's also something that is concerning me with the van. At highway speeds my van develops this crazy sound like rumbling bass (65-75mph). The van cargo area is empty so I just assume it's like driving a huge empty can and there's going to be noise like that until I finish it out. Anyone else experienced this phenomenon? I just want to make sure it's not something else I'm not thinking about, bearings, AWD etc...

 

[Slapmackie]

I have the same problem.
I've been soaking my keys in the 50/50 acetone ATF all summer. No deal.
I bought an air hammer and pounded on it for an hour or so a few weeks ago. No deal.
I read on another form that the cross member can be taken off with the keys still on the bars. that's my next move. Then I can get at it with a bigger hammer.
I finally ordered a proper key clamp off Amazon. I should have it in a few weeks and will go at it again. I've already wreaked two or three C-clamps.
Keep this thread up to date if you solve the problem.

So, $500 later I finally got the old rusty keys off. That includes an alignment and tie-rod end replacement. They told me they had to heat the keys up and hit them with an air hammer and that finally broke them loose. It rides great now but I will need to cut some of the fender away, it rubs a little when I hit a turn and there's a dip in the road. Now that's over I'm on to the next project. Aluminess ladder on the way, get that installed soon plus all the audio gear will be in by tomorrow. Rawk!

 

[Slapmackie]

Taking a break for the weekend, next up...Sound system!

 

[tkjohnson21]

The van is looking good man.

 

[Slapmackie]

The van is looking good man.

Thanks man! Got the Aluminess ladder mounted up Saturday, I'll post a pic of it here in a bit...

 

[Slapmackie]

The van is looking good man.

As promised

 

[tkjohnson21]

Nice!

 

[fire_strom]

Very sweet ride! The van is cool too!
-G

 

[Slapmackie]

Very sweet ride! The van is cool too!
-G

Thanks man! Yeah that Canfield EPO is out of this world! Unfortunately I'll probably be selling it soon, I'll only have enough room for one bike when I tour around and I'll be taking the Ibis Mojo HD3...

 

[Slapmackie]

Here's the latest and (not-so) greatest! Wired up my bar lights, sub-woofer, installed Maxxair fan, and solar panels. Hope to finish up the insulation this week!

 

[Slapmackie]

Insulation in the bag!

 

[straker101]

Build is looking awesome!

 

[Slapmackie]

Build is looking awesome!

Thanks man! Hope to get this thing buttoned up here in the next few months. Might head north and check out that fresh Canadian air!