Dual range sedan lever
- bensmith87
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Dual range sedan lever
Hi all,
I've put a dual range gearbox into a 1997 RX sedan from a 2.0 2000 forester. It's all working great, however I'm sick of popping the bonnet to get low range.
Does anyone know if I can get the entire console and lever out of a 2nd gen dual range outback and it will just bolt in, or if there are some nuisances that I need to consider?
I've put a dual range gearbox into a 1997 RX sedan from a 2.0 2000 forester. It's all working great, however I'm sick of popping the bonnet to get low range.
Does anyone know if I can get the entire console and lever out of a 2nd gen dual range outback and it will just bolt in, or if there are some nuisances that I need to consider?
- Gannon
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Is your 97 RX a Liberty or an Impreza?
If its a Liberty, the Outback console will bolt straight in, if its an Impreza, use a Forester console
If its a Liberty, the Outback console will bolt straight in, if its an Impreza, use a Forester console
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- bensmith87
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- d_generate
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Why not just cut a slot in the console you have now? It's what I did here.


98 Libbo with V3 STI running gear. 13.0 @ 105mph with CAI & 3" Zorst:mrgreen:
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- AlpineRaven
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Hes correct.. Gen 1 & 2 liberty has the same cable but Gen 2 has different colour lever but basically both same.Gannon wrote:Is your 97 RX a Liberty or an Impreza?
If its a Liberty, the Outback console will bolt straight in, if its an Impreza, use a Forester console
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

- bensmith87
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- bensmith87
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- bensmith87
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- AlpineRaven
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G'day,bensmith87 wrote: I think this is how the cable is ment to run...
The cable position is incorrect, it should be on the right side of the shifter, if you leave it like that you'll notice shifting doesnt feel right as its rubbing.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
