December 16, 201114 yr I find that the old '70s style transfer case lever is in an awkward place; I much prefer the one that sits beside the e-brake. There are several '80s subies at the local pick n pull with the later type; has anyone tried to switch from one to the other?
December 17, 201114 yr The gearboxes are not the same so I doubt it would be possible to simply change over the lever mechanism.
December 17, 201114 yr why not just change transmissions you would get a 5 speed dual range and the selector where you want it
December 17, 201114 yr Author Yeah, I've been considering that. There are 4 '80s gls at the local pick n pull, transmissions are $110 each. I'll have to do some research as to which has the dual range. Even then, is it just a matter of cutting a hole in the tunnel for the selector?
December 24, 201114 yr Author Found a 5-spd d/r in a 1988 wagon. Has the 3rd gen shifer on it, which is still better than first. Is that a direct bolt up to the EA81, and will the rear diff match?
December 25, 201114 yr Author Also, thinking about the possibility of putting one of these L-shaped handles in place of my selector knob. Any way to get it off without destroying it?
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