Just picked one up and had cross referenced that the awd GC8 was the same, but think I saw a different p# for the fwd..
(cv axle going on fwd passenger side)
is there any critical difference? length? or can it still work, appreciate any feedback!
will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
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will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
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Re: will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
The fwd Impreza and legacy axles were beefier than AWD models. I can confirm the fwd legacy axles fit, haven't tried the impreza ones.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Re: will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
cool. might try to tackle this on my own soon as I have some free time, hopefully. will try to report back, maybe snap some picsmike-tracy wrote:The fwd Impreza and legacy axles were beefier than AWD models. I can confirm the fwd legacy axles fit, haven't tried the impreza ones.
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Re: will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
update on this, the fwd CV axle from GC8 impreza did in fit up, no problem. at least in my case
However, its possible this was in fact a GC8 awd axle.. kind of an unknown as seller just had it sitting around unused. so not making an claims for certain here.
However, its possible this was in fact a GC8 awd axle.. kind of an unknown as seller just had it sitting around unused. so not making an claims for certain here.
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Re: will GC8 fwd CV axle work for 93 awd LGTW?
They are physically larger, both the shaft and the cups, you'd definitely notice.. Over the years, I'm sure many a thrifty owner swapped in the AWD to replace busted FWD's. Either way, a good axle beats a broken axle any day!
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.