[Radub1]

Hey guys, it appears my 98 D (163,000 miles) is in need of a tranfer case. Do any of you know of any places that'll give you a good deal? I'm a little nervous grabbing one from a junkyard, but I'm too poor to go to the dealer!! Help!!

 

[DurangoPaul]

How bad is yours? Sometimes it's as simple as replacing the chain, gaskets and seals.

 

[Radub1]

Paul,

I haven't gone into it yet. It's grinding pretty bad (at least grinding is the best way I know to describe it) It sounds like the chain is rubbing against the cover. I'm going to try to get it out this week and look in it but, if the case is chewed up, I'd probably just replace it. I found one for $350 at a yard up here, but I'm a little nervous about yard parts.

 

[DelDurango]

Auto Zone may be able to get one thru our "EverDrive" program. AZ teamed up with a chain of salvage yards. They pull the parts, clean them up, test (if possible), and ship it directly to your address. Plus the parts come with a 1 yr warranty.

HTH & my 2¢

 

[Torpedoman69]

I had my done at a local dealership in Connecticut (before I knew better) and it cost me $2300.

Rod

 

[DurangoPaul]

As long as it hasn't busted the case, you may be OK. If you get one from a junkyard, I'd replace the chain before sticking it in. The chain is what usually goes bad, well actually it stretches and starts slapping the case and slipping. If replaced soon enough, that's all that's usually required.

 

[dizzyD]

I had my t-case on my Dak go out around 150K miles, basically the chain streched. I was able to find a 4wd shop that resealed and put it back together with a chain I supplied for $700. The t-case on the D was done around 120K at the dealership. Just a reseal was $700; I was told the chain was OK.

 

[Dadditruck]

How "bad" is it to remove? The transfer case I mean, is it a one person job? Thanks

 

[dizzyD]

T-case can be done on your own, remove and split, but to do some of the seals requires tools and presses. A decent jack to bring the t-case down to the floor is needed. You could muscle it down without a jack, it's not that heavy, 60#'s tops.

 

[DurangoPaul]

2 people, a good manual, some mechanical skills, A good set of tools including good snal ring pliers and a press or access to one. A press isn't needed just to replace the chain. If you find bad bearings or gears, you'll need a press.