Split Transfer Case (1 Viewer)

[Butchk]

I've been reading this Forum for sometime now. I've learned alot from it, but now I'm interested in a split transfer case. I'm in the works of a frame off on my 78/40. Pulled the Engine last weekend. I will stay with the I6 but have plans to go as far as I can go on the build. I'm now interested in going to a Split TC. I've been reading a little here and there about it but still not clear about what year will fit behind a 78 trans. With all the experties out there can someone point me in the right direction. Other mods. Sag PS, Hysteer, lift 4" rear 2.5 Front. Front Shackle reversal, f/r lockers, colum change, painless wireing,

Butchk

 

[Cruiserdrew]

None of the split cases will fit behind the 78 transmission. You need a 4 speed with the 19 spline output. They came in all FJ60s but for your application, you want one from 81-84.

The other option would be to swap the tranny output shaft for a later one, but that's likely more expensive than a whole working tranny.

What do you plan to do for an emergency brake?

 

[Poser]

I'm now interested in going to a Split TC.

Why?

 

[polarweasel]

How hard is it to swap output shafts from one H4x tranny to another? What special tools are required?

I consider a gear puller a "special tool", so be explicit, please.

 

[Poser]

How hard is it to swap output shafts from one H4x tranny to another? What special tools are required?

I consider a gear puller a "special tool", so be explicit, please.

You can get a good condition 19 spline 4spd, either the long or short variety for a lot less than the time in screwing around with swapping the shafts....

 

[Butchk]

Steve,
From what I understand it is a much stronger case. Or did I read it wrong?

 

[Butchk]

None of the split cases will fit behind the 78 transmission. You need a 4 speed with the 19 spline output. They came in all FJ60s but for your application, you want one from 81-84.

The other option would be to swap the tranny output shaft for a later one, but that's likely more expensive than a whole working tranny.

What do you plan to do for an emergency brake?

Haven't thought about the emergency brake. Maybe a line lock. In the early 70s I had a 70/40. We never thought much about brakes. They was always out of ajustment and relied on the trany to help stop us. But that was when I was young and crazy.

 

[polarweasel]

You can get a good condition 19 spline 4spd, either the long or short variety for a lot less than the time in screwing around with swapping the shafts....

Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that the granny-geared 4spd I've got is for a gasser, and I want to attach it to my 3B diesel.

So, how hard is it to swap input shafts?