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Old 20-03-2005, 11:40 AM
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Default 4x4 conversion to 3dr cos

can anybody help
planning to convert to 4x4 does anybody know what parts have to be changed if so can u give me a list
thanks mick
Old 20-03-2005, 02:32 PM
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afaik you need 4x4 sump, front diff and shafts, gearbox, some mods to chassis rails and to transmission tunnel, front prop and rear prop!
Old 20-03-2005, 02:39 PM
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cheers matey really need to see a 4x4 saphi in the flesh and do some measurments. Looking in a book ive got the germans made a 4x4 3dr as a prototype. what mods have to be done to the chasis rails?
Old 20-03-2005, 07:21 PM
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there is an arc cut out of the bottom of each front chassis rail to give clearance for the driveshafts. look at any 4x4 sierra and you'll see them. whether they're strictly necessary i don't know (maybe if you're planning to use a lower ride height)
Old 20-03-2005, 11:04 PM
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you still need steering rack hubs shaft beam prop brakes cross member
Old 20-03-2005, 11:29 PM
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PM nick500 he has recently done this to one of his 3 doors.
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Ask spadge off here

Hes done it a couple of times IIRC

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