Converting 2WD to 4WD

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Coppen
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Converting 2WD to 4WD

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Is it possible without using the entire rear floor pan? Is the tunnel suitable on a 2wd car to accept the prop?

Have i missed anything off the list of that is required to convert a 2WD to 4WD?

Prop
Rear Sub/Diff
TX box

I've a mint 48k 2WD V6 CDX that i'm pondering converting to 4WD and just need a bit of guidance.

Is it possible to just modify/cut/weld the pan where the subframe will mount? Or does it mount in the same place on a 2WD????
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Gaz
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Re: Converting 2WD to 4WD

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Whole floorpan is different. Conversion isnt econmically viable time effort etc.

The tunnel on a 2wd gsi isnt suitable for 4wd etc its just too much effort for little gain
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Re: Converting 2WD to 4WD

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Anything can be done with time and deep pockets. The v6 block may not give room for a transfer box exhaust is also in way
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Coppen
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Re: Converting 2WD to 4WD

Post by Coppen »

Yeah i thought that would be the case.

Don't really want to chop it seeing as its that mint.

I'll stick to the Saab/F28/2WD conversion instead :)

cheers guys

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Re: Converting 2WD to 4WD

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Don't the 2wd have rear beam as well?
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