LUVMYBRAT Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I think I already know the answer which is yes but I thought some piece of mind from the masses would re-affirm my thoughts. I have come across a 83/85? 2wd coupe, not in bad shape but 2wd. I seem to have enough stuff layin around to do a 4wd drive conversion and was curios to any red flags on the issue? I know these things for sure need to be swapped, gas tank, rear suspension,4wd struts, tranny, and addition of tranny tunnel bracketry for 4wd. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I assume its a 5spd also? You should be good to go, if so. I've long wanted to do this, with the addition of a 3/2 PK lift:brow: It still might happens someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley willis Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 with the lift you wont need to change gas tanks, which is almost a project in itself. that or beat it in with a bfh, but be gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 If its an '85, it'll be a EA82, not an EA81. If its an '83, well, then its an EA81. Andrew has done a FWD to 4WD conversion under a EA81 sedan so you might wanna send him a PM and see what all it will take but my guess is: tranny clutch clutch cable driveshaft from a 4WD hacthback linkages center console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Victorious Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 If its an '85, it'll be a EA82, not an EA81. If its an '83, well, then its an EA81. Andrew has done a FWD to 4WD conversion under a EA81 sedan so you might wanna send him a PM and see what all it will take but my guess is:tranny clutch clutch cable driveshaft from a 4WD hacthback linkages center console Wheelbase on an EA81 hardtop is the same as the sedan and wagon... I'm no mechanic, but I think that means the rear driveshaft is the same as the wagon... cause isn't the difference their length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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