71 Ranger

Ok thanks again for the help. I have located a single range 4wd tranny for a decent price, now I guess I need to find the right flywheel and clutch and such not. I just made a post in the historic forum inquiring about the gear ratios in a single range box, but I suppose no one will get too upset if I tack it on here too, huh? Long story short, all the data I've seen on the net includes a low range ratio in their specs for 1st gen trannies. So I sorta doubt the accuracy of the ratios they specify for a North American market tranny. Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks.

I've been doing some 'net research on the topic, and I'm confused. All the material I can find for '75 to '79 4wd suggests that they had a low range. I was under the impression that Subaru's 4wds didn't gain a low range until the second generation. Maybe the data I've been finding is for a different market, such as Australia. What I need to know is the gear ratios I can expect to find in a U.S. 1st gen 4wd transmission. Thanks a lot!

Thanks for the feedback. I do have a welder and *some* money, and a little time. I am getting conflicting info on the xt6 trans. I was aware that it is full time 4wd/awd, but was under the impression that it had a low range. As to the motor in the car, it does indeed have the starter mounted top dead center. I'm fairly certain it a 1600. Another question for the collective wisdom out there: is the clutch and flywheel from a ea71 the same between fwd and 4wd? It stands to reason that it should be. The reason I ask is that there is a member here that is offering a flywheel and clutch for sale, and he specifies that its for fwd. Thanks again everyone!

I went ahead and did my obligatory first post in the intro section, so on to the fun stuff! I have found via the local craigslist so far three distinct options for getting drive to the rear wheels of my newly acquired '76 DL. A) ea81 parts car with dual range manual xt6 dual range manual C) single range manual gen1 trans. I get that the single range would be the easiest, but I don't know what diff ratio I'd need to find for the rear to match it, and the seller does not have one. The ea81 swap in conjunction with some lift *seems* straightforward, but I'm not sure I have the time to dismantle and dispose of a parts car right now. The xt6 tranny is offered at a good price, but I'm a little unsure if it is adaptable to motors other than the er27. So, what avenue would you all recomend?

Hi there everyone. Just got my first (old) Sub, and all my research leads here. Guess that means this is the place to be! Car is a '76 DL wagon, fwd auto (for now...). Which direction to go is still up in the air, either ea 81 d/r, lift, etc., or ej, 5sp manual fwd road car. Both would be fun and practical. Well, I look forward to meeting you all and learning from you!