Aerostar Suspension lift
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#32
I think it looks pretty cool...thanks
I'll take several pics tomorrow...working right now. I'll post several pics i took of the rear lift blocks before install too.
I believe if your looking for a rig as you described...this would probably suit your needs. i have taken it up a pretty steep rocky and grass incline prior to the lift. It does a really good job...Freaked my mother out a little...hahahaha
The tires are 205x75rx15 General Grabber AT2. They fit with no problems on a stock Aerostar (27 1/8" tall). If I had the lift prior to the tires, I could have went a little larger tire. The speedometer is electronic, and more accurate now than before.
The rims are American Racing Baja AR172 (15 x 7). A 215 series tire would have fit a little easier on the rim. The 205 is narrow and hard to set the bead.
The 215 would have been 27 3/4" tall, and i feared rubbing when i turned due to the additional 10 cm (appx 3/8").
I'll take several pics tomorrow...working right now. I'll post several pics i took of the rear lift blocks before install too.
I believe if your looking for a rig as you described...this would probably suit your needs. i have taken it up a pretty steep rocky and grass incline prior to the lift. It does a really good job...Freaked my mother out a little...hahahaha
The tires are 205x75rx15 General Grabber AT2. They fit with no problems on a stock Aerostar (27 1/8" tall). If I had the lift prior to the tires, I could have went a little larger tire. The speedometer is electronic, and more accurate now than before.
The rims are American Racing Baja AR172 (15 x 7). A 215 series tire would have fit a little easier on the rim. The 205 is narrow and hard to set the bead.
The 215 would have been 27 3/4" tall, and i feared rubbing when i turned due to the additional 10 cm (appx 3/8").
#33
Here are some pics...
I wish i had a little larger tire...definitely wider, but i will wait until i wear these out.
Rear Lift blocks
Rear lift block closeup
Rear lift block installed - suspension unloaded and shock connected.
No lift block installed - suspension unloaded and no shock connected
Completed lift
Completed lift
Rear view of lift installed - vehicle on ground
Rear block..snug fit
Front wheel opening
Rear wheel opening
I wish i had a little larger tire...definitely wider, but i will wait until i wear these out.
Rear Lift blocks
Rear lift block closeup
Rear lift block installed - suspension unloaded and shock connected.
No lift block installed - suspension unloaded and no shock connected
Completed lift
Completed lift
Rear view of lift installed - vehicle on ground
Rear block..snug fit
Front wheel opening
Rear wheel opening
#36
I am planning to install a rear sway bar...
I will probably lower the rear brake line connection just to be safe. I am adding a stock used bracket, a short length of brake like and just reconnect. No modification to the hard line on the van.
Adding this lift DID affect the CAMBER of the front. It appears to be negative...but a little negative will make it handle better...i will get it checked when i have time, just to verify the numbers.
I will probably lower the rear brake line connection just to be safe. I am adding a stock used bracket, a short length of brake like and just reconnect. No modification to the hard line on the van.
Adding this lift DID affect the CAMBER of the front. It appears to be negative...but a little negative will make it handle better...i will get it checked when i have time, just to verify the numbers.
#37
P.S. excuse my welds...I haven't welded in a while and should have practiced before i did these. I was in a hurry to get it done.
I welded the galvanized and got kind of nauseous for 24 hours...I took precautions, but not enough i guess...and milk doesn't help much after your already sick...f.y.i.
Zinc poisoning isn't very fun...lol
I welded the galvanized and got kind of nauseous for 24 hours...I took precautions, but not enough i guess...and milk doesn't help much after your already sick...f.y.i.
Zinc poisoning isn't very fun...lol
#38
The 4.0 is adequate for power. I have towed stuff with this....
Typically utility trailers to the dump, etc....
I think i need to repalced my MAF again...The truck has a slow pulse feeling when i am going down the freewat
Rear wheelwell
The 4.0 is a much better engine than the 3.0. I have read there were a lot of problems with that engine.
Typically utility trailers to the dump, etc....
I think i need to repalced my MAF again...The truck has a slow pulse feeling when i am going down the freewat
Rear wheelwell
The 4.0 is a much better engine than the 3.0. I have read there were a lot of problems with that engine.
#40
I think it looks pretty cool...thanks
I'll take several pics tomorrow...working right now. I'll post several pics i took of the rear lift blocks before install too.
I believe if your looking for a rig as you described...this would probably suit your needs. i have taken it up a pretty steep rocky and grass incline prior to the lift. It does a really good job...Freaked my mother out a little...hahahaha
The tires are 205x75rx15 General Grabber AT2. They fit with no problems on a stock Aerostar (27 1/8" tall). If I had the lift prior to the tires, I could have went a little larger tire. The speedometer is electronic, and more accurate now than before.
The rims are American Racing Baja AR172 (15 x 7). A 215 series tire would have fit a little easier on the rim. The 205 is narrow and hard to set the bead.
The 215 would have been 27 3/4" tall, and i feared rubbing when i turned due to the additional 10 cm (appx 3/8").
I'll take several pics tomorrow...working right now. I'll post several pics i took of the rear lift blocks before install too.
I believe if your looking for a rig as you described...this would probably suit your needs. i have taken it up a pretty steep rocky and grass incline prior to the lift. It does a really good job...Freaked my mother out a little...hahahaha
The tires are 205x75rx15 General Grabber AT2. They fit with no problems on a stock Aerostar (27 1/8" tall). If I had the lift prior to the tires, I could have went a little larger tire. The speedometer is electronic, and more accurate now than before.
The rims are American Racing Baja AR172 (15 x 7). A 215 series tire would have fit a little easier on the rim. The 205 is narrow and hard to set the bead.
The 215 would have been 27 3/4" tall, and i feared rubbing when i turned due to the additional 10 cm (appx 3/8").
#42
The 4.0 is adequate for power. I have towed stuff with this....
Typically utility trailers to the dump, etc....
I think i need to repalced my MAF again...The truck has a slow pulse feeling when i am going down the freewat
Rear wheelwell
The 4.0 is a much better engine than the 3.0. I have read there were a lot of problems with that engine.
Typically utility trailers to the dump, etc....
I think i need to repalced my MAF again...The truck has a slow pulse feeling when i am going down the freewat
Rear wheelwell
The 4.0 is a much better engine than the 3.0. I have read there were a lot of problems with that engine.
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