Does anyone know how to tell if a KS4 has the extra-low gear option without having to see an image of the shift knob with the (EL) stamped on it? I've been looking through some auction listings via japancardirect.com and basic listings goo-net-exchange.com and its not as cut and dry as I would hope for. This can also be said for determining the presence of diff locks and A/C... It seems the only way to get these details is through a well written description or title on the listing. (mitsuicoltd.com seems to be super good with images and labeling) To that point, I'm entirely unclear how to find this info on the auctions without paying for extra inspection services. In this attached image, I believe I'm showing all KS4s which should all be labeled 4wd .. and they are not. Some have "trim level" labels and others don't. There has to be a better way! Thank you for any and all suggestions.
Unfortunately, given the limited information, there really isn't an easy way without looking at interior pictures. You can look up the VINs to see if they have Diff Locks and/or EL gear, but the web-based VIN lookup sites are not 100% accurate. I have a copy of the Subaru Electronic Parts Catalog which is accurate, but it is a paid program and also completely in Japanese. AC is a harder one, because it was a dealer installed option on most trucks, so looking up the VIN won't tell you if the dealer then installed it after it was built. You just need to see if the button is on the dash or not, or better yet.. photos of the underside where you can see the condenser.
