DIY Tips For RHD Conversion Dodge Challenger

By Matthew Williams


Modern cars have complex designs that might be hard to handle. However, while most car owners tend to look for experts to help modify their cars, there are things that you can do by yourself. If you go through this guide carefully, you will not need to look for an expert in RHD conversion dodge challenger owners always seek. The steps below will help you modify the functionality of your car easily.

Relocate the steering wheel. In this step, you will have to dismantle the whole steering wheel and migrate it to the opposite side of the car. While doing this, you will also remove the components beneath the steering wheel while ensuring that there is no damage caused. Be cautious because other systems like the braking system and the engine will also be modified.

Replace the steering rack. Needless to mention, there is no way you are repositioning the steering wheel without taking the steering rack with it. However, you want to make sure that the airbag is not pricked or interfered with whatsoever. If you damage the airbag, you will increase the cost of the operation since you will have to budget for new ones.

Position the pedal assembly. After replacement of the steering rack, you need to move to the positioning of the pedal assembly. In this step, you might need to be sure that you use the right steps to avoid damaging the pedal system. In case you have a manually-driven car, you will have to dismantle and remove the three pedals' mounts.

Reposition the brake master cylinder. Though there are some features that are delicate in your car, this one is way more fragile. When you are done taking this system to the right side of the car, you shall have done most of the work. This step might have you looking for someone to help since you can easily damage it. This could be a friend or loved one.

Switch the position of the firewall accessories. This accessory contains blower, wires and cables, and many more. The entire component is located in the passenger compartments, which implies that to get access to it, you will have to remove the entire engine. Once you have removed and changed the position of the accessories, your car shall function well as a right-hand drive.

Adjust the door and wiper mechanism. Though your car is already RHD, you need to do this to have the work complete. If the door controls are found in the middle section, then you will not have to change it or even to reinstall it anywhere. The need is only in case the controls are located on the left-hand side of the car.

If you employ the six steps above, you will not face any challenge having your car converted to left-hand drive. While your colleagues will be looking for specialists to have the work done for them, you will be doing yours for fun. Master the steps from the first to the last and start converting your vehicle. Make sure that you handle delicate components with a lot of care.




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