Ranger transfer case

hehhehmule · 09-24-1998, 02:27 PM

I've got an 83 ranger 4X4 and the transfer case output shaft just snaped off at mthe u-joint. Would I be better off to get a new transfer case or try to replace the shaft. Is there a particular year or group of years I should be looking for or are they all pretty much interchangeable. Also it is a V-8 conversion truck is there an easy manual transmission equivalent that will handle the added torque? The 4cyl unit was surprisingly effective for more that 10 years. Thanks.

Jim Keller · 09-29-1998, 11:39 AM

Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

Jim Keller · 09-29-1998, 11:39 AM

Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

Jim Keller · 09-29-1998, 11:39 AM

Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

Dave1 · 10-10-1998, 08:34 AM

Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

Dave1 · 10-10-1998, 08:34 AM

Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

Dave1 · 10-10-1998, 08:34 AM

Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

09-24-1998, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
hehhehmule Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 608	Ranger transfer case I've got an 83 ranger 4X4 and the transfer case output shaft just snaped off at mthe u-joint. Would I be better off to get a new transfer case or try to replace the shaft. Is there a particular year or group of years I should be looking for or are they all pretty much interchangeable. Also it is a V-8 conversion truck is there an easy manual transmission equivalent that will handle the added torque? The 4cyl unit was surprisingly effective for more that 10 years. Thanks.

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09-29-1998, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jim Keller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Marion, Ohio, U.S.A. Posts: 3	Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

09-29-1998, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jim Keller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Marion, Ohio, U.S.A. Posts: 3	Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

09-29-1998, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jim Keller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Marion, Ohio, U.S.A. Posts: 3	Well if it lasted ten years I would think you would be safe rebuilding yours, if you get a used one it may have problems that will crop up shortly after installation, you never know what its been through, a new one would be expensive compared to rebuilding the one you have with new output shaft and new bearings and seals.....but I'm in no way a 4X4 expert, only had two and neither ever had a problem.

10-10-1998, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dave1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: canada Posts: 1	Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

10-10-1998, 08:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dave1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: canada Posts: 1	Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

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Dave1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: canada Posts: 1	Considering the age, the cheapest way would be to locate a used unit at a yard and bolt it in. The Yard can tell you what will interchange.

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