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10-5-2012
10-5-2012
If I run vr6 hubs redrilled to 4x100 in g60 spindles I am assuming I would use g60 wheel bearings? From what I can see the wheel bearings themselves are the same but they mount differently- although this would probably be the difference between + suspension and normal suspension.
Just trying to make sure I order the right parts.
Located up in Edmonton, if somebody wants to take a closer look at how the parts don't fit togeather.
-Dave
And if you used the mk2 mounts you wouldnt have to do those modifications to the body... although Im sure you know this. For someone with your fabbing skills it doesnt seem like much to use the 4 bolt axle mounts compared the just bolting in the 3 bolt ones.
Fuel cells are lame and put the weight too high IMO unless they are custom made.
10-14-2012
I have finally finalized in my mind the plan for the rear end. Looking at PSUCorrado's syncro swap again I realized that grafting floor pans and trying to source european parts just isn't worth it when it is so straightforward to just do a custom setup. The passat setup is a compromise and offers no benefit compared to a fuel cell setup. I have decided that I would much rather have a fuel cell to fill up in my trunk then a tumour on the back of my car.
All I am going to do is remove my spare tire well, mount up the axle using the mk2 3 bolt mounts and then weld in the differential support. Then I will put in a 12 gallon or 15 gallon fuel cell but mount it behind the diff and as low as possible. Doing it like this will make it MUCH easier and straightforward. All I need now is a fuel cell, mk2 axle mounts, haldex axle conversion and differential support.
Doesn't mean much to other people, but I am pretty happy I finally have a definitive plan to work towards. 
11-2-2012
Quick update of the original post, added some pics and info.
12-23-2012
Quick update with the difference between a 4 cylinder 02a axle and an 02m axle:
This is why if you are staying with 4 bolt hubs you need to have them machined:
And... should have some more progress in a couple weeks.
