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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Will cams from a 2wd engine fit into a 4x4 head ok?
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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I think to fit 4wd cams into a 2wd you need to use spacers, so my answer is No. On the basis you would need to have the cams or head modified to allow the bigger cams in. Might have got that the wrong way round of course
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Yeah, I have a 4x4 but have the chance and a pair of BD10's from a 2wd....will they fit?

Also, will rear braided hoses from a 2wd fit my 4x4??
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Originally Posted by kaisersolsay
Yeah, I have a 4x4 but have the chance and a pair of BD10's from a 2wd....will they fit?

Also, will rear braided hoses from a 2wd fit my 4x4??
Personally, i would say No. Unless you had the cams taken to a machine shop and modified. Not sure on the braided hoses. Cant see why not though
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Isn't the only difference at the back end the thickness of the disc and the corresponding carrier width? Should be fine hose wise I'd imagine.
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Originally Posted by AndyPen
Isn't the only difference at the back end the thickness of the disc and the corresponding carrier width? Should be fine hose wise I'd imagine.
Im not sure, BUT i do know, to fit 4x4 cams into a 2wd head you need spacers to take up the extra room, soooo that means 2wd cams are too big for a 4wd head so would need machining down
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For your help.

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Excellent diagram 2001ode....I think I will just look for a set of proper 4x4 cams!

Cheers guys
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