Electric transfer case to manual xfer case swap?

Natedog · Aug 7, 2007

How hard is it to swap the manual parts off my older manual xfer case into my newer electric shift case? Is it worth it or should I just find a good used manual transfer case?

JohnnyU · Aug 7, 2007

13-50 or 13-54? Either way, the front case section is different between manual and electric. You'd be better off finding a Manual one. I've got three tcases in my garage. I might have one to sell you if you're interested. Where are you located?

Wicked_Sludge · Aug 7, 2007

definitely get a whole case...MUCH easier swap (if you dont get one off johnny, they can usually be had for cheap from a junkyard)

MAKG · Aug 8, 2007

I've had a hard time finding manual 13-54s and especially D35 manual locking hubs at the junkyard. I'd like one of each. Maybe it's time for a big bottle of water and a trip to Stockton....

I know these parts exist -- I almost bought a '92 parts Exploder off a buddy (he said it had a rod knock and he was going to donate it -- but when I ran it, the only problem I could find was a stinky valve cover leak, so it was quite a bit too expensive).

Wicked_Sludge · Aug 8, 2007

manual 1354's are a rare commodity. if i find one...well, two (the first one will go into my truck

), i'll probably scavenge it so next time someone needs one, i can offer it.

manual 1350's are a dime a dozen around here, which is why i went with it instead of a 1354. the factory d35 locking hubs are also pretty common.

Toreadorranger · Aug 9, 2007

I find that the 1354M is most popular in the 91-94 explorers. I went to a pick and pull and got one for 100 dollars out of a 91 explorer. They had another there too from a 91 explorer. Search on Car-parts.com its like an internet junkyard database. Thats where I found mine.

Explorin94 · Aug 9, 2007

I bought a 91 EX for $200. Sold the motor for $500 the A4LD for $150 and kept the manual 13-54. Put the axles under a buddies truck. I found a manual 13-54 at a local junkyard and they wanted $650 for the case and didn't have any information about it. I would have liked to see the condition of the RBV it came out of before I commit to something used at that price. Needless to say it stayed there.

Toreadorranger · Aug 9, 2007

wow I can find them for 100-150 all the time around me.

Danger-Ranger96 · Oct 24, 2007

Wicked_Sludge said:
manual 1354's are a rare commodity. if i find one...well, two (the first one will go into my truck ), i'll probably scavenge it so next time someone needs one, i can offer it.

manual 1350's are a dime a dozen around here, which is why i went with it instead of a 1354. the factory d35 locking hubs are also pretty common.

are they really that rare? i just bought a rebuilt one this summer with little or no effort, i guess i just lucked out, because the guy who sold me it also sold me a rebuilt M5OD with it, i just wish i could've rebuilt my old tranny and tcase from the same guy and got them back just incase i needed spares

in regards to your question, i would say go buy an old junkyard case, it will be much easier to put in, i had my old one out and my new one in within an hour.

AllanD · Oct 29, 2007

MAKG said:
I've had a hard time finding manual 13-54s and especially D35 manual locking hubs at the junkyard. I'd like one of each. Maybe it's time for a big bottle of water and a trip to Stockton....

I know these parts exist -- I almost bought a '92 parts Exploder off a buddy (he said it had a rod knock and he was going to donate it -- but when I ran it, the only problem I could find was a stinky valve cover leak, so it was quite a bit too expensive).

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