Date:         Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:59:13 -0700
Reply-To:     dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Converting 2WD to Syncro
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I agree with Mark.
To date I have sold 7 Syncro rolling chassis to aid the process.
I have two available now in good condition, need some bodywork and seam attention.
Much less work than the swap.

Where are you located?

dylan



----- Original Message ----
From: mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:31:29 PM
Subject: Re: Converting 2WD to Syncro

Lots of people have done this. It is not simply a matter of bolting the
Syncro stuff in, some items need to be fabricated and/or modified. There
is no turning back as structural parts must be cut off the front
undercarriage of the 2wd to make room for the Syncro front suspension
assembly to bolt on. No way should you attempt this for the first time
without both vans side by side during the ENTIRE process unless you
already know both models inside and out underneath. Some have done it
with no welding but some welding is helpful.

I think it is a great idea for those with the skills and time to
complete the project. This is the kind of thing that most people would
fail at and it would be a shame to kill 2 vehicles and then not end up
with something special at the end.

Mark

Gary Duncan wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Has Anyone actually taken all of the
> Syncro drivetrain off
> and installed it onto a 2WD?
>
> Know of any links or have any experience or insites?
>
> Any time estimates etc. Do you think it's worth it?
>
> Thanks !!!
>
>