Calling Professionals - Labor Cost to Replace T-case?

[mlnnc]

Guys, I've read the RAVE description and think I could swap a t-case myself, but I'm not sure I want to do it. What does a labor guide (?) show for this job?

Also, I recall reading somewhere that there are differences in the length of t-cases used in '03-'04 Discos vs. earlier versions. Is that correct? Would a t-case from an '99-'01 Disco (or earlier D1) fit in an '03?

Thanks.

 

[jymmiejamz]

Warranty time is 3.7 hours, so if you've never done it before you can double that time, plus a little more if you don't have a lift.

 

[beamacvt]

I used one from a 99 D1 in my 03. It's a relatively straight forward job, just time consuming. What are you going to do as far as linkage?

 

[D Chapman]

What makes you think the case is bad? Rarely do these things break, and when they do it's typically only a x-pin that is easily fixable.

 

[DiscoPhoto]

If you're swapping the full case make sure you're going with a 99-2001.5, or an 04 so you can still retain the CDL. 01.5-03 do not have the CDL nipple.

 

[jymmiejamz]

What makes you think the case is bad? Rarely do these things break, and when they do it's typically only a x-pin that is easily fixable.

He asked if an older one would fit an '03, so he probably wants CDL.

 

[mlnnc]

It's not (yet) my truck. Local seller says the t-case is bad. Maybe it can be repaired (thanks Dan). That would be a big win. If a swap of the full case is needed I would drop in a CDL version for obvious reasons. Sounds like any D1 case would work in addition to a '99-'01 or '04 DII. I put an '04 shifter in my '99 a year ago.

Next step is for the seller to return my call.

 

[stu454]

You'll want to make sure that any D2 t-case that you get hasn't been retrofitted with a later, non-locking version.

 

[DiscoPhoto]

^True, when i bought my truck(02) it had the front output from an 02 but the rest of it was 99. They upgraded the LT230 a few times for leaks/noise/design. I'd find an 04 if you can, but a DII 99-01 is great.

 

[mike97d1]

When I first got my 01D2 I swapped my non-locking t-case for a locking one, in a driveway, laying on my back. It was not fun, but wasnt too bad. It took me a few hours, maybe 4ish at the most. If it was on a lift, with air tools it would be way easier. That being said, I have a t-case from a 2001 with about 50k (non-locking front housing) sitting in my garage...

 

[KyleT]

tcase bad means the front ds bitch slapped the tranny and it is all jacked up...

or the pin popped out and it is stuck in neutral.

 

[bigcheif]

April of 2001 and later for locking. Mine was built in may......

 

[KyleT]

April of 2001 and later for locking. Mine was built in may......

no :yawn:

 

[DiscoPhoto]

April of 2001 and before for locking. Mine was built in may......

Fixed that for you...