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I have a 2001 Chevy Astro 2wd w/ 55,300 miles I recently had the rear end replaced due to a bad diff (as per mechanic). There was a constant noise coming from the rear when I accelerated. Now I'm getting a thumping sound from the rear when I release the brake after stopping. I've been back and forth w/ the mechanic as he does not seem to know what the problem is. First he thought and still thinks its the brakes not releasing properly. I think it may be a bad rear end from the salvage. Can anyone provide guidance as it's getting riduculous going back and forth to the mechanic. Thxs.
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Replying to: astrovette (Sep 18, 2007 4:27 pm)
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Replying to: grinderbeatudo (Sep 25, 2007 12:55 pm) What would the mechanic need to do to fix this problem? The issue I have is that I never had this problem before the rear was changed. Seems to me now that one things goes in the Astro everything else will start going. Is it worth the hassle and the money? I'm betting you've had the same other issues that I've been experiencing & reading about with the astro's: door locks not working, driver side windows getting stuck, abs light & brake light staying on, etc.....
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Replying to: kk2400 (Jun 30, 2001 8:03 am) i replaced all most every thing on my van. thanks email is mccreary1980  yahoo.com. thanks for your time
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Replying to: rmccreary (Sep 26, 2007 6:23 pm) The problem with mine is that it doesn't happen automatically. The van needs to be driven awhile before it starts acting up, especially in bumper to bumper traffic or if I'm at a light and I release the brake. Don't know if I want to keep investing in the vehicle if something else just keeps on going. |
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Replying to: drumcircle (Aug 25, 2001 3:29 pm) Yes. One can easily remove the "factory mush" rear suspension. One method is to install Air Bags (like the ride right system) and the other method is to install Timbrens. If wondering, Timbrens are like air bags without air inside them. And if you want, you can also install Timbrens on the front - if you want to reduce suspension depth and ease of movement on its front. But installing Timbrens on the rear is a great first step. With Timbrens, your van's unloaded ride comfort is NOT changed. However, your van's rear sag (from loaded weight of onboard cargo or trailer tonque weight) is removed. And the best part is, the more downward pressure on the Timbrens, the more the Timbrens work. If wondering, I have Timbrens (2,000 lbs verison) on the rear of my 2001 Safari van, and don't leave home without them. Seriously, best suspension improvement product I ever bought for my van. I'd buy it again - without hesitation. For more details, surf: http://www.timbren.com/ses-van-suv.htm http://www.timbren.com/timbren-application-guides/application-pdfs/GMRASTB.pdf http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/j_papple/detail?.dir=1815&.dnm=af04.jpg&.src=ph- Hope this helps... .
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Replying to: rmccreary (Sep 26, 2007 6:23 pm) Hopefully this is the end. Thanks for your time and input. |
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Replying to: spike99 (Sep 28, 2007 5:27 pm) FYI, I reponded to rmccreary question with respect to the mechanic doing something else to try and fix the problem (see#1643) Thanks for your time & input
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