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Old 02-08-2011, 05:03 PM
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Default Mk 5 2wd to 4wd conversion

Hi all

My mate wrote off his Mk5 RS2000 4x4 :-(

If he gets another shell, for a 2WD, can you remove the running gear from the 4x4 and put them on the 2WD as a bolt on job?

Someone mentioned to me that you can but I doubt it.

Thanks
Old 02-08-2011, 08:11 PM
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the shells are different. on the 4x4 the spare wheel well is shallower giving room for the transfer box and shaft. it mite be possible but i think it would be quite hard to do
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It tells you the differences here, the wheel well as mentioned above and a different fuel tank.

http://www.rs20004x4.co.uk/buyersguiders2000.htm
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from what i was told before the rear axle mounting points are different aswel and you would have to weld in the 4x4 ones
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unless you a are a master metalwork fabricator leave well alone as their are major differences between the shells
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