Atlas Builds
Chassis, drivetrain, camper, electrical, and expedition conversion programs for the 1985–2005 Astro and Safari. Builds combines planning tools, documented reference projects, parts/BOMs, measurements, and verification checkpoints — not marketing copy.
2005 Astro 2WD → Solid Front Axle Conversion
17 interlinked engineering articles, a readiness assessment, a measurement workbook, a gearing/RPM estimator, a budget/BOM worksheet, and Darren’s living reference-build journal. Every dimension, part number, and wiring pin is either sourced or clearly tagged “verify before fabrication.”
Open the SFA program
17
linked articles
11
engineering phases
5
interactive tools
1
reference build (Darren’s 2005)
All Atlas Builds programs
Programs marked planned are on the roadmap. We publish content only when we have something honest to say.
2005 Astro 2WD Solid Front Axle Conversion
Cornerstone build program. 17 linked articles, readiness assessment, measurement workbook, gearing estimator, budget/BOM, and Darren's planning-stage reference build.
Sleep platforms & drawer systems
Templated bay dimensions, drawer bearings, materials, and weight budgets.
Galley & fridge slide kits
Fridge airflow, water plumbing, propane isolation, and countertop planning.
Roof racks & awnings
Rain-channel loads, mounting patterns, awning geometry, and payload budgets.
Dual battery, solar & inverter
Charging architecture, fusing, wire sizing, and safety isolation.
Suspension & recovery systems
Springs, shocks, bump control, recovery points, winch, and traction aids.
Storage & organization
Cargo restraint, tool storage, and payload distribution.
Auxiliary electrical loops
Switch panels, relay boxes, aux lighting, and cabin fusing.