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Jun 20, 2005 | 01:53 PM

Daddy

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FWD to AWD

I just bought a '93 Impreza today in immaculate condition and very low miles, but I want AWD. What do I need to swap out and add to my car. Thanks.

Jun 20, 2005 | 02:02 PM

Nick Koan

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Car Info: Legacy GT

New transmission, driveshaft, rear differential, half-shafts (axels), hubs,

potentially new parking brake assembly, uprights, and possibly a few other bits.

Jun 20, 2005 | 02:39 PM

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Okay, hold on. I think I asked the wrong question in the wrong forum. I know for a fact that FWD rear suspension is different from AWD rear suspension, so my real question is.. what do I need to do an AWD rear suspension swap? I notice the FWD does not have a rear sway bar, but what else? Thanks again.

Jun 20, 2005 | 02:42 PM

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Oh I see I see. I think I answered your question without realizing that it was in the suspension forums (and probably more suspension based).

I don't know the answer for sure, but I would assume that you might need to. You will have extra weight and more importanly, you'll have extra forces acting on the back of your car. I'm sorry I can't be of more help, but hopefully someone else that has done the actual swap will be able to tell you more.