New member - first post. I am in Australia and have just picked up a 55, happy days. Was "End Rusted" in the early days so pretty good for rust, and the seller had step by step photos of the roof and guard rust repairs. Within 24hrs the Transfer case had died in a significant way - lots of loud noises. Pulled cover plate off - zero oil!!. Bit disappointing as I had paid a mechanic to go over the car, as I was flying in from interstate to buy it. They have been fairly good and have admitted they missed the transfer case oils and will help out.
I have already found a second-hand Transfer case. My questions are:
the "new" transfer case has a crossmember mounted to it, but the "old" one in the car does not? Should a 1976 FJ55 have the crossmember mount?
I would like to put a rebuild kit through the "new" case - can only find ebay suppliers with stock in Australia - has anyone used an Ebay kit and can you recommend the brand or seller??
Thanks
Matt
I have already found a second-hand Transfer case. My questions are:
the "new" transfer case has a crossmember mounted to it, but the "old" one in the car does not? Should a 1976 FJ55 have the crossmember mount?
I would like to put a rebuild kit through the "new" case - can only find ebay suppliers with stock in Australia - has anyone used an Ebay kit and can you recommend the brand or seller??
Thanks
Matt