Putting IRS in an AStro?

Well we are planning on building a full frame for the astro and I was wondering if I were to use an IRs whould an Import rear be to wimpy for the weight of an astro? or would i be better off trying to find a vette or thunderbird IRS?

NO one?

you might do better to order a custom IRS from Mustang or Air Ride Tech. But if you don't want to go that route, other options could be: Trailblazer, newer explorer, or even a newer jeep wrangler(especially if you are going to use bags).

Originally posted by TurboEclipse59



you might do better to order a custom IRS from Mustang or Air Ride Tech. But if you don't want to go that route, other options could be: Trailblazer, newer explorer, or even a newer jeep wrangler(especially if you are going to use bags).

HAng on lemme check my money tree in the Back, damm it some one cleaned it out last night.

hey custom=$$$$

I would definatelly look into a larger vehicle to pull it out of instead of a smaler import. besides a domestic newer model vehicle is more likely to be at a scrap yard compared to the smaller import.

Originally posted by MJAVY7



hey custom=$$$$

I would definatelly look into a larger vehicle to pull it out of instead of a smaler import. besides a domestic newer model vehicle is more likely to be at a scrap yard compared to the smaller import.

Thanks kinda what I was thinking

An IRS out of a Corvette would be your best bet. Bolt pattern is the same (it will match what you have now), Driveshaft might bolt right up (you may have to shorten or lengthen it to fit) Plenty strong for the Astro. Not the most expensive, but not the cheapest route either. Good deals can still be found if you keep looking.

A C-4 vette rear end would be perffect for the astro find them all day in the salvage yards around 1200


Ridinlow Customs

100.00 for 7.8-8.8 thunderbird Have the hubs redrilled for your bolt pattern. Cheapest route

Originally posted by Stormstyles



100.00 for 7.8-8.8 thunderbird Have the hubs redrilled for your bolt pattern. Cheapest routeOnly prob with that is that i think that the rear arms a fugly on the thunderbird rear ends.