How hard is it to swap out a Transfer case on a 98 D1?

[range_time]

How hard is it to swap out a Transfer case on a 98 D1?
I have been offered a 98 D1 with a busted t-case for a couple of grand, the guy has another t-case by does not have the time, will or skill to swap it and just got himself a jeep instead of fixing the rover.
I have swapped t-cases on jeeps before but never on a D1 so was kicking around the idea of getting it and fixing it up as a trail rig. Is this a especially difficult job or pretty much a straight bolt in deal once you can get the rover high enough?



Is there anything else i should look for that may have got messed up with the t-case took a dump?


Thanks
Dave

 

[KyleT]

you have been offered to do it for him for a couple of grand (worth it)
or you have been offered the truck for a couple of grand (not worth it)?

 

[range_time]

i have been offered the truck and a rebuild t-case for a couple of grand.

From what your suggesting is a very hard job then???

I just drove by the rover and its up on 32" with what looks like a 3 inch lift kit (teraferma is the brand of the shocks if that means anything) everything else looks stock and its got 150k on it.

Dave

 

[Roving Beetle]

He's saying a couple grand may be a little steep a price - but it's an easy easy job. Just a heavy t-case so be wary.

If the truck is VERY solid otherwise and in great condition it may well be worth a couple grand but if it's old/worn/beat then it's not worth that much.

 

[p m]

Speaking of collateral damage - it isn't easy to destroy a LT230, even when there's no oil inside. If the truck has been driven on pavement for a long time with center diff locked, I'd consider diffs and axleshafts replacement imminent.

 

[discopedro]

Is it the truck off of Washington? If it is it's been like that for a bit. I always wondered what was wrong with it. The disco does look decent, for a 98. Being in that neighborhood you could probably talk him down under 2k. Good luck.

 

[RRCNicky]

Swapping transfer cases is a bitch. Every bolt will break, it's heavy hell, awkward. Takes way longer than you'd think it would. If you get a good deal, still worth it of course. Get him down in price to $1200-$1500 and go for it!

 

[MUSKYMAN]

Swapping transfer cases is a bitch. Every bolt will break, it's heavy hell, awkward. Takes way longer than you'd think it would. If you get a good deal, still worth it of course. Get him down in price to $1200-$1500 and go for it!

IMHO its not a tough swap at all. I have never broken a bolt while swapping one and the only common issue that makes you say F%$K is when the high low shifter rod pin is rusted and wont pop out.

 

[pdxrovermech]

easy swap. 2-4 hour job depending on experience and whether or not you have a lift available. An extra set of hands is definitely nice during installation. Make sure to clean and dope up the cross shaft on the front of the Tcase before installation.

 

[Roving Beetle]

I have never broken a bolt on one either and Maine is reaaaallllly hard on stuff corrosion wise.

Easy job, just take your time and lift with your legs not your back.... or even better a tranny jack under a lift.

 

[d1driver]

If this truck doesn't have tons of miles and very little or no rust, it is worth it. Changing the t-case is easy, and don't let people that don't know any better tell you otherwise.

 

[Timmy!!!!!!!]

What sort of tools are needed for this swap? I plan on doing a swap over the Christmas break.

 

[riceybean]

Nothing special, sockets, wrenches, penetrating oil, and at least a small floor jack on some good cinder blocks to hold the case up while taking all the bolts out, maybe a couple of friends to help man handle it out. A 6 pack and a couple of hours to kill. And watch for the shift rod pin to be sticky.

Heck I have a good t-case if you need to buy one.

 

[Timmy!!!!!!!]

Thanks but I have one from Ashcroft coming my way that I plan on installing over Christmas break.

 

[redhawkrovers]

Nice rust free desert truck's are great buy's
t-case is not hard just watch where the shifter bushing's go and you will do fine

 

[Leadvagas]

Wow, I must be living right , I bought my '95 for $600 with a bad t-case. My buddy and I did the swap in his driveway in about 5 hrs. Around here, Colorado, T-cases are about $150-$300 at pick-n-pull and an average condition Disco I with a bad case is way less than a grand.

 

[syugg]

Post a write up if you can.