mbjeeper Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I have an '83 DL wagon and I want to install a Hi/Lo 4WD transmission in it for the low range. What transaxles are compatible? I assume that any '80-'84 hi/lo will fit, but is this correct? Will any of the later transmissions work? Also, is there a difference in the shifter (transfer case) between the two? Thanks, GB in WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 You will find many threads on EA82 5MT DR into EA81 body. I have done a few. It is a conversion, not a direct replacement, yet quite an easy conversion The hi lo 4sp 4wd from EA81 will be more straightforward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjeeper Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Thanks for the reply. Just yesterday I picked up a parts car with a 4 speed hi lo trans in it. I think I'll be using it in the DL. GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 That was quick work and one of the better ways to get job done or just shift to driving the donor. I did. Got eight years / 110,000 km on it before it donated it's organs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjeeper Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 It's just too rusty. Been sitting a while with the windows down, and the brakes are totally shot. Gonna pull everything I can off of it. Ea81s are super rare around these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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