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just back from checking pirate, this is from "samiguy":
the volvo output is slightly larger then the Kia, either should be bullet proof. The volvo transmissions are easy to find, I got mine at a junkyard for $59. You can get the 23 spline T-case input option free with any aftermarket gearset, 21 spline is more common.
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yes, tim, i'm on pirate most of every work day. i spend hours upon hours perusing the tech articles and gen 4x4 tech, as well as toyota, zuk, ford, land use and sale and vendor forums..... yeah, right, i just go to chit chat for the naked pics! kidding, but i do spend time researching stuff over there, in fact, as soon as i found the 2 pics of the trannies, i went over there to ask what they knew and got a little bit of info, but still looking for more. i have contacted allpro because marlin's e-mail is not working, but i haven't gotten much further than that yet.
ps- you're on pirate too......
i'm gonna keep looking for more info, because, to be honest, i'm hoping there is something out there for 25 splines. i think i can probably settle for the 23 spline volvo, with the 23 spline dual toy cases and OTT and marlin adapters. all that is still going to come close to 2 grand, probably, with the price of both t-cases and the tranny, as the adpaters alone will be at least a grand, themselves. 4.7's will have to wait. allpro also has a 5.7 for the toy case, just nuts. either way, have to rebuild d-shafts again, for like the 5th time, need some toy parts, etc. just talking, but when i find something, i'll let you guys know, and if i don't, i'll be looking for one of those volvo trannies soon....
oh, tim, those PNP prices are outrageously low. t-cases around here go for 150, motors-150 for a 4 cyl.! not sure about trannies, but i will be looking next time i'm out there, still need new (to me) seats....
