whats the the best way too go about converting a 4x4 too rwd, im sure i read u just remove the front drive shafts??!

 

you read wrong

you really need to use a t5 2wd gearbox
might aswell remove the front diff,,, remove the drive shafts but keep the stub in the front hubs

 

or just buy 2wd struts and sumpto make it right

 

but the 4wd front diff is part of the sump ..

so you need a 2wd sump aswell as the t5 box...

next question is the propshaft, wonder if they are the same length ??

 

cheers for the info, afriend of a friend has a 4x4 and really wants a rear hooker again but his 4x4 is good nic and wants to properly convert it, so i guess 2wd sump and hubs and t5 box is the best way too go?

 

struts????
Is the prop and diff the same then?

 

suspension my love

 

well ok 2wd hubs ect lol

 

you dont need 2wd hubs .. the suspension on the base of a 4wd is a lot sturdier.. then do as gareth said

 

jaycos Thats what I thought you ment.
Do you reckon the oil pick up is a different lenght or anything ?

 

1.sell 4x4
2.buy 2wd
3. spend extra cash on the piss!

 

good idea

buttt.......

the car is in very good condition and has had quite a bit spent onit, would lose alot of money selling it and its hard work finding the right cossie too

 

Or the right nova by the looks of things

 

driveshafts
diff
rear beam
prop
gearbox
sump (though not sure if its a necessity to change it)
exhaust (although it may still fit)


thats about all the bits you need from the 2wd

you will also need to find a suitable gearbox crossmember from somewhere iirc

 

So it is different in the rear then.

 

eh?was that aimed at me?ive got the right nova!it does 40mpg and an indicated 150mph,no problems here!

 

i know,but think about it,youre gonna spend loads turning it into a 2wd,so why not get a 2wd and swap over any decent bits you like,then sell the 4x4,gotta be a cheaper option?

 

not necessary. a std t5 cross member and a length of 50mm box section is all that's needed to fit a t5 into a 4x4 shell, done it twice.

 

yes, the 2wd uses a thicker prop and driveshafts, along with a bigger diff

never thought of that although, i never attempted it myself. hot a mate who's doing a escos RWD, he managed to find a crossmember off a sierra that would do the job

 

foreigneRS
Will the 4wd prop and diff be ok ?

 

depends on ur power output,4x4 runs a 7 inch diff,2wd is 7 1/2 inch

 

330hp ish, see how it lasts

 

don't think the 4wd prop will fit the 2wd box

 

You will need to change

Front x member
front hubs
front struts
steering rack
sump
oil pickup pipe
oil pump
gearbox
gearbox mounts
prop
and as said rear diff etc , but you can use the 4x4 if you want

Paul

 

why the oil pump ????

just curious like ..

 

I never changed the oil pump or pickup when putting a 2wd sump onto my engine

Only thing that needed adjusting was the piston spraybar feed for cylynders 1 and 2, then bend the nozzles into the correct place again. The sump then went on with no fuss

 

yes 4x4 is longer drop to it

 

You cant put a 2wd oil pickup pipe onto a 4x4 oil pump

And bending the 4x4 pickup pipe isnt a good idea , i have seen many blown bottom ends after doing this

Gracy , I hope you have done it correctly or going round corners fast may lead to a rattle or 2

 

and the fact the paul has converted plenty so he knows what hes onabout

 

Paul - I didn't touch the oil strainer pick up pipe, just the piston spray bar pipe for cylynders 1 and 2, then aligned them correctly as to what they previously were.

we are only talking 2 or 3mm movement of the spraybar aswell, nothing critically major