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You're probably right, I should spend the bucks. It's just that that t-case seems to be rock solid--I don't think I've ever heard of one crapping out....


I've got two dead t-cases. Haven't cracked the first one open yet. Blew on the trail. Sounds like a bearing(s) and possibly a gear. IF you can get it into 4WD the t-case locks up and you can't move the vehicle at all. Can't get it into 4LO at all. Definitely some busted parts in there somewhere.

The other one won't stay in 4WD Lo anymore but otherwise seems OK.

They're not indestructable if you 'wheel a lot. Lockers and big tires put a lot of stress on a drive train - especially the t-case

Edward

'97 Montero Sport LS 5-Speed 3.5L conversion
SAS Dana 44s & ARBs, 35" Yoko Geolandar M/Ts
NP231 B4R doubler/Terra Low231/RP 5.38 229:1
'99 Montero Sport Limited 4WD SAS 3-link project
'03 Montero Sport Limited AWD
'97 Montero Sport LS 5-Speed 4WD