hey all. i did a search but couldn't find much. i want to use a AWD xt6 tranny with lsd&diff lock. in my 88 gl

 

so has anyone done this? what does it take to do this swap? i sorta remember reading that you have to use side rails from an xt?

 

please fill me in

is your wagon single range 4wd? if so, the 4wd vacuum mechanisms will work the diff lock the same, and the locked diff will behive like the single range in 4wd mode. and swap in the diff to match, the clutch assembly and driveshafts are the same. you may have to change the clutch cable itself, or be inventive.

 

use the crossmember mount from your old tranny. i used the cars original shifter, on the xt6 linkages, and the 4wd button was my diff lock, no electrical or vac mods

i have a dual range 5spd.

yeah, you will have to get the underhood vac solenoids, tou should be able to wire them up yourself, to either the shifter or a shifter plate(diff lock)

 

either WAY, THE XT6 TRANS HAS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SHIFTERS THAT wont fit the same on the ea82 car, so you may have to swap shifter pieces. a single range will fit nicely if you slot the one hole on the mount that bolts to the back of the tranny

styles,

 

 

I can't really comment on the swap but I'm sure it's possible...

 

I might take the dr 5spd off you when you come down for your swap, PM me if interested, might help offset the cost of the XT6 tranny

 

On another note, I have an EA82T front cross member if you need it for your swap....

 

see ya

 

garner

yeah i dont know if the tranny will be done on that trip or not. thanks for the offer but i have an 88 RX as a parts car.