Hi everybody , searching for Transfer Case differences between HJ45 ( 1979 vs 1980 ) which is reinforced?..maybe i´m wrong?

[yannrg]

Hello there, if possible if any knows about serious differences between HJ45 1979 transfer versus 1980 HJ45 transfer, somebody told me that 1980 HJ45 comes with reinforced transfer but now, there are anybody who kindly post knowledge about this ? thanks in advance.!

 

[whitey45]

That’s right when Toyota went from a one piece case to a split case transfer. Much bigger and stronger unit. Lots of info here on mud with a little search.