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    Helper Springs

    They fit, and they were OK. They certainly helped. Eventually, we noticed a cracked leaf and just switched out the helpers and spring packs for a set off of a 3500 from a junk yard ($150). I'd say they perform about the same, the 3500 being slightly better. If you have the ambition, I'd skip...
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    How do AWD Express vans do in sand?

    It's pretty great in sand. We have driven our AWD savana down to Big Shell in Padre Island (30 miles of loose sand - one way - 60mi round trip) multiple times without issue. Spent last four months last winter down in baja driving numerous beaches with loose sand. We watched a xpcamper get stuck...
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    Chevy AWD

    Update. I ordered these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENKGUNY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ENKGUNY&linkCode=as2&tag=hitekhomel-20&linkId=5RRQPLKXQ264JQGP They appeared to be indexed the same as my stock ones. They were marked with "C1". I talked to the...
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    Express Van owner/fans - 2001 Express Cargo 3500 with SMB top vs 2008 AWD Passenger

    Are they both in good working order and free of accidents? That topper on the 2001 cost as much as they are asking for the van. To convert the 3500 to 4x4, it'll cost you another $12-15k. Do you have to have a poptop? Do you have to have AWD? How heavy of a load will you be toting? If it's...
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    Savana Express Torsion Keys

    Has anyone had any luck lifting the front end when, stock, you have these keys? 15592573 ........... 14º ........... Green 15592574 ........... 18º ........... White
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    How's the van doing? Any recent pictures or upgrades? I have a 2003 Savana 2500 AWD too.

    How's the van doing? Any recent pictures or upgrades? I have a 2003 Savana 2500 AWD too.
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    Got a new to me van - GMC Savana AWD

    I have a van a lot like yours. It's a 2003 Savana 2500 AWD Pro. I'm trying to figure out if it's been lifted. What sized tires do you have on yours in the non-lifted photos?
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    Savana/ Express Van Builds

    OK It's been almost two years and no replies. I'll start. I don't have a build thread but here's a picture of it. The following are not mine but are cool builds by others. Build Treads 2WD dar395's Overland Van - 1998 Savana 2500 Advantr's Adventure Van - 2005 Savana 2500 hitek79 - 2011...
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    Chevy AWD

    Thanks r_w. If lifting the front is still and option, I think I'll try to put new bars in... If I can figure out which ones lol. Around $100 is the going rate for new keys. If I can find and use them, used Ford keys are all right by me.
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    Chevy AWD

    If his van is set up like mine, you're right, his shocks very well could have topped out. I measured mine last night. They only expanded about 1/2" when I removed the bolt. For some reason, I thought he had also tried different keys. I'm starting to think someone lifted mine already. The...
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    GMC 1500 AWD Van

    No problem at all. As I said in another thread: "We drove our stock 2003 AWD GMC Savana down 60 miles of loose beach sand multiple times to camp here. Never got stuck. We also camped behind this sand trap. No problem there either. We even pulled a few 4x4 trucks out while camping on the Texas...
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    GMC 1500 AWD Van

    Your van is coming along nicely. Your stock spring pack had 3 leaves? Is that normal? Mine has four in it's pack (not 3/1). Do you have any weight in it? We converted ours to a camper and the rear was sagging. I added a 2000# helper spring. It works well, but I'm not thrilled about the fit...
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    Minimum water tank size???

    We have a 40 gallon in our truck camper. If we really tried, the two of us (plus two pets) could make it last 2 weeks while boondocking. We currently have a 30 gallon tank in the van. We haven't really tried to go more than a week (two showers each). We have water left over.
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    Chevy AWD

    Thanks for your reply. I was so happy when I found it. I didn't think about having trouble finding parts and support. It's more trouble, but it's a great little van and worth it. I'm lifting and fixing the rear sag (it's a camper van w/ 30gal water tank) right now. 2"blocks, longer shocks, and...
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    Chevy AWD

    Thanks r_w. I'm trying to flesh out my options. Can you tell me why a ford key might be a better option than this one? http://www.superlift.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=0417D4D41A6A4BBDBE391F8D21AB4693
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    Chevy AWD

    Went to crank on my torsion adjusting bolts today. They appear to already be all of the way up. As far as I know, this van is stock. The van doesn't sit especially high. Did anyone else experience this?
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    Savana Express AWD Lift

    What did you use to achieve it? How high did you get? Show us how it turned out.
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    Helper Springs

    Thanks for your reply. While you make it sound like a good option, I am not really interested in an air bag system at this time. I ordered the Hellwig EZ991. Hope it fits ;)
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    Hi Zuren, I was wondering, did you ever figure out why cranking your torsion bars didn't provide...

    Hi Zuren, I was wondering, did you ever figure out why cranking your torsion bars didn't provide any lift?
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