Hoping someone can point out where the difference is here...

 

I replaced my standard D/R 4WD gearbox with a Full Time 4WD D/R Box. I did a "cut and twist" on my existing linkage rod from the standard box. The shifter still wasn't 100% so I wanted to get factory linkages with the box.

 

In the picture below - you can see the one I have modified (on the far right - some time ago now). And the other pictured one is supposed to be from a Full Time 4WD Box. However it just looks like the one from my standard box before I modified it.

 

Can someone please tell me (pictures would be good too) where the difference is in the linkages in these two boxes? I just want factory linkages so it shifts properly.

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

Cmon guys - someone must know the difference in the linkages of a Full Time Box and a standard box?

 

Not easy to compare these in Australia - coz the Full Time 4WD boxes just don't exist here.

I don't think there is much difference, if any. I have '85 PT4WD EA82 linkage on my '88 FT4WD D/R box. only thing is the hi/lo range rod is too short. but the rest works fine.

I remember having to do something clever with the linkage when I swapped the RX tranny into my wagon - it had a standard 5MT D/R just as in your situation. I didn't have to cut anything but I had to swap a mounting bracket on the transmission for something. I don't recall which cars the linkages started from.

The D/R selector lever sits out at a higher angle than at stock but everything else works.

Thanks for the replies.

 

I was told when I put this in that I would have shorten and twist the rod (as you can see in the pics - thats what I did).

 

If it helps its a Gen2 Dual Range box.

 

Without this mod - my gear lever leaned right over.

 

My Hi/Lo lever is fine - I have a 2" lift and feels perfect.

 

Is it possible the smaller coupling (to the left in the pic) is different? It "pins" to the gearbox apparently.

Maybe someone that has access to part numbers can tell me if they are different?

While sourcing some bushes at a Subaru Dealer, I glanced through his Parts book and did not notice the rod to be different between the boxes.

 

However the part on the far left in my picture appeared to be different on a F/T 4WD setup - can anyone confirm that?