Hi all. Step for a moment, if you will, slightly outside the realm of things that are strictly realistic and sensible. OK, good. I've been contemplating the differences between the syncro and the 2WD vanagons, sort of wondering how feasible it would be to convert a 2WD vehicle (single cab) to a syncro, having access to a completely intact (except for the engine), rusty syncro sitting in the yard. Among the numerous differences between the two is the height of the drivetrain with respect to the body - the syncro engine carrier bar is a few inches taller than the 2WD version, thus putting the body a few inches higher on the syncro than on the 2WD. My 2WD has an inline 4-cylinder with the Fast Forward conversion kit - I'm wondering if these kits are supplied with different carrier bars for 2WD vs. 4WD versions, or if there is some sort of spacer used for the 4WD application. Also, wondering if these carrier bars are sold individually, or if there are sources for "upright" engine mounting hardware aside from Fast Forward, which is in another country, 4,000 miles away. Or, if people have ever had carrier bars fabricated locally. Thanks, Doug Fitz-Randolph Freeport, ME |
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