t-case prices

[yo]

Hey I'm seriously considering this dual case option.  Just went and looked at a used one.  It looked to me like the shifter for the t-case is a part of the tranny assmebly?  But I also noticed a cover plate on the t-case?  Is this where the shifter is re-located?  I'm confused 

And what is a good price for a used t-case?  This particular guy wanted $250, my concern was the funky white pasty oil that ran out when we turned it over - kinda like it had been run through the water with bad seals 

Any help would be appreciatted.

[yotaboy79]

250 is a good deal if the t-case is in good shape but im kinda scetchy about the white goo that came out

[kyle_22r]

250 is waaayy more than i'd pay for a stocker case.  i bought a forward shift case for $25 about 6 months ago.  top shift ones(what you want for the rear case in a dual setup) typically go $75-150

[yotaboy79]

o crap i was thinking of trannys

[yo]

It looked to me like the shifter for the t-case is a part of the tranny assmebly?  But I also noticed a cover plate on the t-case?  Is this where the shifter is re-located?  I'm confused

Kyle is this what you're talking about when you say a "top shift"?

Do I take the shifter from the tranny mount and just stick it where the cover plate is at?  Do I need some adapter etc.

[Hyena]

If you changed it to top shift you need a plate to cover the hole on the tranny.  I made my own plate out of some tin and drilled 4 holes to match the other holes.  I then put ultra gray on it to keep it from leaking, it has worked great so far.

[TATER]

I just went thru all this recently.

   If you have a remote shift t-case( the trans and t-case shifters are on the trans) use that for the forward reduction unit and get a 86=94 EFI EFI t-case ) t-case for the rear(complete)t-case. You just use the original t-case shifter( it only controls the reduction unit in front of adapter) in the original location . Hopefully the added case(EFI t-case) has a top-mount shifter. If not the guys at Marlin can get what you need.


  If you have 2 remote shifted cases( w/ cover plate), the shifter it self will work on the rear case BUT must be converted to a top-shift. It will require a different base.Available at Marlins.



  You can get t-cases for $150 off the NET but its sight-unseen/no guarrantee. I paid $250 at a local junkyard, but spent 20 minutes playing w/ it before paying and feel confident  its good.

[Jared]

yotaboy, i hear youve been hanging out with brainless alot.  I think theyre right....   

[brainlessfool]

I was looking for awhile to do the duel case thing, seems to run from 75 to around 125 for a used case or gear box.  I do think duels are the way to go over just low gears, more choses. I'd forget the one with "stuff" ozing out of it.   there are others out there if you look. don't buy somthing your wish you had not of latter.


hey yotabay79, another viky and beer plz 

[84runner]

If you buy a complete setup from Marlin he charges $150 for a t-case core so theres another option

[yo]

Okay if I got this right it sounds like the t-case I looked at is called a remote shifter, but that's really okay because Marlin can set me up with an adapter or something, but if I have my drothers (whatever that means) I should pick one up with a top shifter.

Is there anything changed with the big dorky factory crossmember and mount for the t-case? or the speedo cable?

[TATER]

  You can use the original x-member  and my cable worked just fine.

[BigMike]

Try to find one for $100 is possible.

I would check http://www.car-parts.com first.

For more t/case tech please read these two threads:
TC Questions
dual cses

Regards,
BigMike

[yo]

Hey thanks for the education and the parts link, it definitely helped.  Hope to be calling Marlin soon and placing the order for my adapter.