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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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hi everybody i heard that its not a simple swap is it true ?if yes wot else i need thanks
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Are you converting a 2WD saph, or are you trying to put 2WD bits in a 4x4 shell???
Need to be more specific.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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im currently in the proccess in converting my 4x4 saph to 2wd, and yess its quiet difficult, the whole cabudle is different lol
ps if your converting the opposite way to me, then il have all the bits youl need!!
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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sorry about that . actually i want to put 4wd running bits to my 2wd shell
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Hmmm it's not as straight forward as you might think, but it depends how compotent you are mechanically.
Off the top of my head you will need the following items off a 4x4
(Anyone feel free to add if i forget something)

Front cross member
Stering rack
Front hubs
Front diff
Front driveshafts
4x4 sump
4x4 pickup pipe
4x4 gearbox with front prop
Modified cradle to mount the 4x4 box
Exhaust will need changed (also depends if your running 2WD or 4x4 exh. manifold)
You'll need to modify the front chassis rails to accomodate the front driveshafts

Also i was reading the other day that the engine 205 block isn't reccomended for 4x4 cars as the design of the block wasn't intended for mounting a front diff onto and could therefore put added stress on the blobk, how true or big effect this may be i don't know.

I've probably forgotten a few things though.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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i knew it wasn"t going to be easy but gathering all the parts will take alot of time which i dont have and also better skills whish i also dont have.i guess i ll have to find someone to swap .thanks alot lads
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