My Lifted GMC Vandura Build, from Wreck to Daily Driver

[@VanpireLifestyle]

Amazing work Bro, Beautiful Van 🔥🔥

[@MrMasterman6969]

these vans are great work/relax van all in one keep it rolling engines are solid 4 bolt mains and really nice to beef up and rollon down the hyway

[@dacrookedi]

That Looks BOSS!! I Love IT...

[@SurviventheOnslaught]

straight up pimpin , you did the van justice

[@99kevin99]

Dude...you did that van sooooo right! I have had a Vandura (diesel) for over 20 years and now have started working the Florida rust...It will never be as nice as yours but I love her!

[@teddyhammack2195]

Nice built van for the long haul.

[@miguelaguilar8979]

Great Job I have a 1992 conversion vandura 2500, star craft with 161000 real, legitimate miles and I don't want to let it go down, last year started repairing..❤️👍

[@myvanurfix]

Awesome build, great work!

[@mtw56or]

Nice Build I have a 1994 GMC G2500 vandura

[@budsworld22]

Lifting my van is on my to do list . Very nice keep it up !

[@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw]

Same as my van I have a 89 GMC vandura

[@carbycola]

Beautiful.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Really nice job, you did a great job on it.

[@datn8]

I love it. But it would be cooler if I owned it! Classy build mate top shelf.

[@BelindaTOV]

Beautiful! 🇨🇦👩🏽👍🏽

[@bigtsperspective5831]

Clean build 👍👍

[@leewerner4831]

Badass build !

[@mohammedomrani5846]

great work , i love it , thank you

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@josueavilavital6574]

🏁🏁🏁Olè Awesome!!!

[@joeydrumstix]

RockAuto to the rescue

[@JohnnyButtons]

Well done fellas! I have a couple videos of my old 4x4 van on my other #MustangTown channel. Wish I never sold that thing😥 I will build another someday...

[@vincenzopromedia]

I say drop an LS in it, air springs, a few roll bar hoops, ultrawide tv, ps4 slim, diesel air heater, aux battery, inverter, and an independent 4x4 front end diff. Dope build so far though. I gotta get mine going soon.

[@FearOrFreedom]

Vince Abednego It’s actually going up for sale tomorrow, I’m up for a new project / challenge

[@vincenzopromedia]

@@FearOrFreedom oh ok nice. Are you going to build another one?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Vince Abednego I’m going to build a K1500 truck, 9” lift and 37” tires

[@vincenzopromedia]

@@FearOrFreedom Sweet!

[@vincenzopromedia]

@@FearOrFreedom dropping an LS in that build maybe?

[@erhardt1477]

Goede middag...✌️ Hele moi 👍👍👍 Quick question... Why does this channel only has 161 subscribers..?🤔 Ok... 162 👍🥳 Greetings sir from Germany 🇩🇪 Great build ...👏👏👏

[@FearOrFreedom]

Guten Tag Erhardt ;) Thanks! I don't know haha, I try to growthe channel but it's hard. Didn't upload videos for a while but got some plans for videos soon :)

[@erhardt1477]

The Outcast Rider Goede morgen... Well, in keeping with the language of the international business Traveller...English 🥳 In order to raise numbers on U-Tube... you have to ... HAVE TO ... post ....REGULARLY...👍 Like everyday ... would be BEST ... but ... some of us have a life 😉

[@nsascn]

The van looks awesome! I have a 1984 gmc vandura 2500 that I want to get to same height as yours. Any tips or info on parts to use? There is little correct info out there and I want to lift it correctly. Thanks

[@FearOrFreedom]

nsascn Thanks! Sure I can give you the parts list that I used. Do you have Facebook? May be easier to send you the parts list that way. Look fot Vantasy Car Products on facebook that’s my page, send me a PM and I will look up the parts I used for you. It’s pretty easy to do but you need the right parts or it won’t drive right

[@kalonmeekins2160]

@@FearOrFreedomI'd like that parts list.. or even to know where to start lol. I just bought a 1500 last week

[@arthurrobin72]

Hi ! What’s the size of your front and rear shocks ? Or do u have the reference number ? Thanks and really good job !

[@FearOrFreedom]

I have the stock shocks in the front, and Gabriel 58403 from Rockauto in the rear. Not too sure about the Gabriel shocks tho, they ride a bit sloppy. But you can look what height they are and get the same height from another manufacturer

[@P00katube]

If you didn't rebuild the seized engine, would you have gone out of you way an bought an LS1 crate engine?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Tbh I never even considered it. My budget was pretty tight, but looking back that would have definitely been an option!

[@INNO222]

What transmission do you have in it? Thanks.

[@FearOrFreedom]

TH700R4

[@INNO222]

@@FearOrFreedom Thank you!!!

[@joeydrumstix]

I did like a halfway rebuild in the parking lot of my apartment complex '92 Chevy G20 conversion it's about to become my daily driver I'm just getting her back on the road. Inspection coming up this week and air conditioning recharge. Someone really beat up that engine! How's this van these days?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Yeah no clue what they did to that engine. Luckily I had a spare engine and I ended up swapping the crank. The damage where the rod hit the bottom of the cylinder was only minor. Machine shop trimmed it a little and I ended up re-using the block itself. I sold the Van last year but it’s still with the new owner and still running strong as far as I know. Currently working on a new project. ‘97 K1500. Good luck on your G20 man they are great if you get them right

[@joelsniperj]

Super sick ouwe!

[@slumericanfeller7441]

Top notch build Vanner! 👍🙏🇺🇸 Love those old American GM vans. I got a 95 G20. Where are you located?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Thanks! I’m from Holland, Europe. New build coming soon!

[@dragonback75]

what size wheels and tyres do you have on it

[@FearOrFreedom]

31X10.5R15 in the front on 8J rim, 31X11.5R15 in rear on 10j rim

[@dragonback75]

@@FearOrFreedom thankyou

[@ethanauxier9713]

What al did you do to lift it been trying to find a lift for mine

[@FearOrFreedom]

Coil spring spacers for the front, lift blocks for the rear. Also longer shocks and driveshaft

[@leewerner4831]

What size double din fits in the 95 vandura?

[@FearOrFreedom]

I’m not sure what size I had in it, I sold the van a while ago. I did need to fabricate a frame to make it fit though

[@daviz1972]

When you were in the process of rebuilding the van did you try to search for new lower control arms i searched the internet high and low to get new ones for my 93 g20 and none were to be found anywhere i noticed you repainted the old ones mine are currently at the sand blasting business getting sand blasted for repaint.

[@FearOrFreedom]

daviz1972 Yeah the lower arms are basically impossible to find new.. Even used they are getting increasingly rare. Also the vulkanised rubber bushing that runs through the lower arm always has play. I cut it out and replaced it for a solid shaft wayy better. Also replaced the rubbers that mounts the axle in the lower arm of course. Handles way better that way. Good luck!💪🏻

[@BusterB2398]

How long did that take you to finish ?

[@FearOrFreedom]

A few months if I recall correctly. But a project like that is never really 'finished' lol

[@palaciospalacios8036]

Beautiful build!!! I have so many questions. I have a 1994 GMC Vandura that I want to lift. I would love some advice or anything that could help me. We overland in it right now and the stock lift is limiting us to our full potential. I would love some advice!! Thanks for sharing an awesome video!

[@FearOrFreedom]

Thank you! Sure I can help you out I have a parts list of everything I used for the lift. Look up my page on Facebook and send me a message: Vantasy Car Products. I will look up the parts list and send it to you on messenger, along with some tips and tricks. It’s easier communicating than here

[@palaciospalacios8036]

@@FearOrFreedom thank you. I will do that right away

[@sleep0onon123]

What size are the tire & rim

[@FearOrFreedom]

31X10.5R15 front, 31X11.5R15 rear. Front rim 15” and 8” wide, rear 15” and 10” wide

[@rodreddick]

Wow what kind of lift kit is that and where can I get one of those lots...

[@FearOrFreedom]

rod reddick Please send me a PM on facebook: Vantasy Car Products. I will look up the parts for you that I used

[@neilmcwilliam7877]

Fantastic looks great lifted Did you do a video on fitting the lpg on it by any chance Bought a 1990 tiara van in February so in the middle of making it a camper Hence why I ask about lpg 😎👍 Cheers Neil .

[@FearOrFreedom]

Hi Neil, Unfortunately I did not make a video fitting the LPG. It also depends what kind of system you want to fit, injection or mixer system. Moest of these older engines use a mixer system which is very easy to install. Should be some videos on youtube. Good luck!

[@neilmcwilliam7877]

Ok no problem Thanks for replying 😉

[@Christopher-ym3oq]

what was the total cost of the whole build, cuz i’m tryna to do a similar build to my 95 vandura. it is a 6.5 diesel

[@FearOrFreedom]

Around €8000 included purchase

[@leewerner4831]

Got a 95 g2500 80k miles

[@CampBlanc]

Da's godverdomme een dikke van jonguh! Echt vet hoe die is geworden. Je hebt hem inmiddels verkocht denk ik? Zit je ook in de Chevy Vans Lovers Holland Facebook groep? Heb nog geen van maar als mijn Jag verkoopt ga ik er zeker 1 zoeken! Heb je een online foto album van deze van begin tot eind? Groeten vanuit Tilburg.

[@FearOrFreedom]

Patrick Witkamp Dankje😁 Ja hij is inmiddels verkocht, ik zit indd ook in die facebook groep! Check mijn facebook pagina Chevy ‘The Flying Dutchman’ Truck Build, deze gaat nu verder met mijn nieuwe project maar daar staat de GMC van begin tot eind op! Super leuk dat je ook opzoek gaat naar een Van, als je vragen hebt kun je altijd bij me terecht!

[@CampBlanc]

@@FearOrFreedom t of man, wordt zeer gewaardeerd! Aanstaande donderdag komen er potentiële kopers voor de Jag. Hele fijne, snelle, mooie S-type R met 400pk. Maar niet zo heel erg praktisch. Laatst plinten moeten halen en die zijn 2,40m =( dan maar door het dakraam haha!

[@240adam]

Awsome build! The ride height is perfect. What did you use to lift it? Just the blocks in the rear and spring spacers, if so what sizes? I'm going to lift my G20 and just getting different ideas.

[@FearOrFreedom]

Adam Bomb I used 3” blocks in the rear (made them myself) and 2.5” spring spacers on the front. You need to cut away the bump stops for 3/4 above the upper control arm or it will rider very very rough. Give it a few weeks to set, in the beginning it will ride pretty rough but it will get better in a few weeks. Imo it drastically improves the handling, it doesn’t ‘dip’ as much in the corners anymore. Installing the spacers can be a huge pain, i suggest you undo the lower ball joint, jack up the van as high as you can and then insert the spring with the spacer, put a jack under the lower control arm and jack it up until you can attack the lower ball joint. Good luck!

[@240adam]

@@FearOrFreedom Thanks for the reply that helps a lot!

[@240adam]

@@FearOrFreedom Also are those tires 31's or 32's?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Adam Bomb 31X10.5R15 front, 31X11.5R15 rear. So 31”

[@240adam]

Thanks for all the advise! I got my van done, it looks and handles so much better now. Did you get longer shocks? I think I need some. Go check it out on Instagram, @adambomb

[@christianburr216]

I have the same van

[@richardyoung6429]

Wow

[@theodorelendis4813]

Great work! I just brought home a 1989 Vandura and I want to lift it like yours. How did you get lift on the front suspension? I need help!

[@FearOrFreedom]

I used coil spring spacers in the front. Bought them from ebay

[@Partnerthedog]

My question exactly!! I hear that G30 HD springs will fit a g20 to lift the front end

[@Partnerthedog]

So blocks an coil spacers how many inches?

[@FearOrFreedom]

Alex Lane I believe the spacers were 1.25 inches thick which gives 3” of lift. I made the blocks a little thicker than 3”, depends on the amound of weight you will be putting in the back to level it out. You could also add a leaf while on it, since most of the time the leaf springs are pretty worn. I don’t know about the G30 springs for sure, but that might work!

[@jtfore9793]

Would you consider selling? Thanks

[@FearOrFreedom]

JT Fore It’s already been sold, unfortunately. I do build custom Vans and Trucks for people so if you’re interested you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@jamestaylor8860]

Music sucks and it’s too loud. Next time buy more of the tune so we just don’t hear the same notes over and over again. Do over!

[@FearOrFreedom]

You know there's a slider underneath the video where you can turn the volume down? Have a nice day😉

[@midwest9757]

What a waste of time