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1997 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Trailer, Shocks.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.

Asked on July 2, 2011

Raising Rear of Chevy Astro Van

I have a 1997 2WD Chevy Astro van that I recently installed a trailer hitch to tow a light (2,000 lbs) pop-up camping trailer. I would like to raise the rear of the van a few inches to increase the clearance from the road than its current approx. 5 1/2 inches. What is the most cost effective way of raising the rear of this type van a couple of inches to add more clearance between the road and bottom of the trailer hitch?

Avatar Asked by dobburr

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Replied on July 2, 2011

you will need to put a set of air shocks on.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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