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Old 05-31-2015, 03:42 AM   #20 (permalink)
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The MK5 subframe is nowhere near a direct swap. The front mounts are too tall and too far in and the rear mounts are a completely different layout. The bodies of both cars are very similar with the frame rail spacing nearly identical and the floor pans very similar as well. The big difference is the mounts which are spot welded to the body. By removing the mounting locations for the subframe from the MK4 and welding in the mounts from the MK5, I will definitely be able to make this work. I'm going to use chassis reference points and string to center it all before I tac the mounts in place and then test fit before welding.

Unfortunately, I had to quit early because my spot weld cuter was too dull to finish the job. I'll get new heads and continue soon.

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