No, it's NOT just a bolt-in, don't let 'em kid ya......
  Totally different frame members on the 4WD version; lots of welding/
adapting to make up the differences......amongst other things.

Mike B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: Bummer

> The gowesty listing is interesting as they are stating that the van was
> 2wd that they just added all the syncro running gear to make it 4WD.
>
> Can you just bolt on the Syncro running gear and make your 2wd a 4wd??
> (I guess you would have to move the gas tank as well.. I thought the
> engine mount was different too.)
>
> Curious Todd with a 2wd....
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
>> http://www.gowesty.com/vehicle_details.php?id=883
>>
>> http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/body104.jpg
>>
>> Naaaa, it's NOT T-Red.
>>
>> Cheers, Ben
>