1996 Chevrolet Astro Lifted Awd Extended Passenger Van 4.3l on 2040-cars
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Extended Passenger Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Astro
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: LT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 197,239
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 6
Extended all wheel drive (AWD) passenger van. Has 2 front bucket seats plus 2 removable rear bench seats with ample storage room behind them. With seats out, has room for full 4' x 8' plywood sheet, and 4' interior height.
Rebuilt 4.3 liter "W" engine.
Rebuilt 4L60E overdrive automatic tranmsission with electronic shift kit
front suspension lifted with different torsion keys, and taller spacers on sub-frame
rear suspension has added steel leafs
Axle ratios changed from 3.42 to 3.73, Eaton G80 locker added to rear axle. 4 new 30x9.50 Michelin tires (correct speedometer reading now)
Mileage reads higher than actual due to previous driving with lower axle ratios and original tire size.
Full-time AWD with Borg-Warner 4472 transfer case
Sliding door works.
All power locks work.
Both power front windows work. I replaced the opening/closing mechanism in the drivers door with the updated design to prevent binding
Rear double doors work, but may not open in extreme cold. Key lock has been removed from year door (a new one could be installed).
Has trailer receiver (2" square) and permanently wired recepticle with separate fuses.
Has aftermarket secondary computer to run E85.
No engine codes.
Fuel gauge can be erratic below 1/2 tank.
typical 14-17 mpg regardless of driving habits (it displaces a lot of air at higher speeds)
clean interior
2nd owner family since 9/1998, non-smokers
front window louvers allow summer ventilation even in rain.
Headlights are very bright even on low beam.
Will also provide plastic factory cover for front bumper (I took it off to inhibit rusting)
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