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Old 27-04-2008, 06:52 PM
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how easy would it be to convert a 2wd shell to a 4x4 and what modifications would be needed ?
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Old 27-04-2008, 07:32 PM
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Tunnel needs adjusting to clear transfer box.

Front chassis legs need adjusting to clear front shafts

Everything else just swaps over.
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witch bit is the Front chassis legs?
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Just the very bottom of the inner wing behind the shocker to make space for the front drive shafts.
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so all in all it would not be to hard to do what it is i crached my 4x4 and am in need of a new shell. all i can seem to find is 2wd unless eney 1 on hear has a4x4 shell going for a good price ?
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so all in all it would not be to hard to do what it is i crached my 4x4 and am in need of a new shell. all i can seem to find is 2wd unless eney 1 on hear has a4x4 shell going for a good price ?
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Dude Im on the isle of wight lol. Don't really wanna travel up to north yorkshire unless I really have to. I would get a shell from that portsmouth breaker but his prices are a bit steep
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Dude Im on the isle of wight lol. Don't really wanna travel up to north yorkshire unless I really have to. I would get a shell from that portsmouth breaker but his prices are a bit steep
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Just build a Focos
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