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Old 4th November 2009, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisunwin View Post
Dave

I have pondered the 4X4 option, the only way I can see to do it is to use the engine and box from a front wheel drive car, turn the whole lot through 90deg, then mate the drive shafts to dfis front and rear. BIG problem is that the diffs will need a 1 to 1 ratio. Good luck finding them.

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Chris
You have confused the hell out of me there. Why would you need a second gearbox? Just use 4x4 running gear from, oh lets see, a Sierra 4x4??

I asked this question some time ago on the LB forum, and whilst it can be done (and has been - although not a Haynes) it is a lot of work, involving inboard shocks to avoid front driveshafts etc.

Link to LB discussion on 4x4 locost/haynes
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