Rear end mods... rear whole diff?
Rear end mods... rear whole diff?
what do people think of swaping out the rear end of the subi for a whole diff out of some other awd or rwd car or meybe even a small jeep/suv? that way I'll end up with a stronger rear end, better/bigger brakes, a nice bolt pattern and a good opportunity to modify the rear suspension (lower the car for better street handling)...
I know I can swap in the front end suspension out of an impreza without too much difficulty but I always get stranded when thinking about the rear end...
cutting off the rear hubs and welding in a whole diff should not be too much work... possibly a custom fuel tank will be needed but that's something that can be done without too much thinking...
has somebody done this before? is this a good or a bad idea?
I know I can swap in the front end suspension out of an impreza without too much difficulty but I always get stranded when thinking about the rear end...
cutting off the rear hubs and welding in a whole diff should not be too much work... possibly a custom fuel tank will be needed but that's something that can be done without too much thinking...
has somebody done this before? is this a good or a bad idea?
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
1989 Subaru GL Coupe EJ20G, FMIC, awd dual-range - SOLD
1989 Subaru GL Coupe EJ20G, FMIC, awd dual-range - SOLD
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In theory it would work and with enough time and patients im sure it will.
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Ive seen pictures of an XT6 with solid axles, like out of a toyota 4wd. i think they basically put the XT6 shell of the toyota chassis
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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