trailrated32 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 ok ive gottin a crazy idea in my head. I know that it is possible to make a Subaru RWD. But what exactly is involved? 2005 Legacy GT 5spd. I live in Northern PA so the weather is prime for an AWD vehicle. My question is ... Is there a easy way to make the vehicle RWD then Maybe spend a few hours before winter hits to make it back to AWD? It sounds a little crazy to me and not expecting much but if anyone has a solution that would be great! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 making it RWD involves removing the front axles (except for the inner stubs/joints---gotta leave those in otherwise you'll be spewing 90wt all over the road and your trans kinda needs that) and either welding up the viscous center diff or installing a RWD spool. I suppose you could swap it back by getting a 2nd set of axles (any that will fit the trans will be fine, even if they're totally blown up) to use the inner joint/stubs, and either a 2nd center diff to weld up or the RWD spool, and swap back in your viscous unit and regular axles when you wanna go back. Would probably take more than 2 hours, tho. Closer to 6 depending on your resources/abilities. I don't think the beginning of winter in PA is a good time or place to be considering making a RWD Subaru. Just my 2¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrated32 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 thanks, its a project I would do until summer came back around. it was just a crazy idea I though I might be able to prepare for through the winter but that looks like a little more work than I wanna attempt every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewbie Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 >it was just a crazy idea Truer words were never spoken. The only reason to make a Subie RWD is so you can move the engine back in the chassis for better mass diistribution. Just buy a BRZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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