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2G AWD Spyder conversion info needed

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spyderdrifter

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Jul 11, 2009
Somewhere in, Colorado
I'm starting my awd swap this weekend. Every build journal I've read through, and other posts I've read all have the same info when it comes to the X-brace in back. Everyone cuts the brace to access that last subframe bolt. Got it. Now, I have read that there's another way to reach this bolt without cutting the brace. Does anyone have a source for this claim? I don't want to cut the brace if I can get around it. I have looked at the location on my own car, and I know it doesn't look promising, but I still want the info if it's out there floating in cyberspace. Also, how have you all who have done this conversion fixed the cut brace? Re-weld it together? Would like to see pictures.
 
I ended up finding what I needed. There is one person that managed to not cut the brace. I tried, but didn't have anything to help bend the brace out of the way, so I cut it like everyone else.
 
There is another way. i did not want to cut the brace, so i went from the outside. I do have some pics if needed.
I am going to reuse the FWD subframe bolts for the rear.
I was thinking of drilling a hole from where the bolt comes out in the wheel weld and putting in a pin to stop the rotation. others have told me to tack weld it.

Just waiting for my welder to come in to take a look at how to get in.. if he can tack weld it then i;m golden. if not i have to go the pin route. hope this helps.
 
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