06 Base, I want a 4:1 Tcase instead of lockers first

[Highatop]

Startin this thread just for Tcase replacement.
Ok, I'll keep this short an sweet. Instead of getting lockers first, I'm thinkin an leanin toward a 4:1 Tcase first. After talkin an getting some insight for our members. I think this should good for my needs.
So that said, I am wonderin what I should be lookin for and or any other things I should be doin to prepare for this replacement.
Thanks again for everyones insight...

 

[rsc]

I just learned last week that the prices on Xfer cases have jumped about 20% in the last few months. I would start searching for a low mileage used part and keep the original as a spare. Never know when you'll get stranded. At current prices, a rebuild to Adventure specs is starting to be affordable too. Its a real easy swap either way.

 

[06 H3]

How much are just 4:1 gears? I would like to have a set to put in my old 2.64:1 case but I hear they are pricy, which may kick that idea out the door

 

[rsc]

This link might help. Looks like items 2, 4 and 10 have to be changed out. Add another $150 for a bearing/seal rebuild kit and about $500 in labor (just a SWAG). That brings you up to $1150 in parts plus labor assuming the rest of the case is good. A metal shift fork is about $25-30 and a good upgrade if worn or it was plastic.

http://parts.nalleygmc.com/showAsse...y_driveline=0&ukey_trimlevel=0&modelYear=2008

I did find a NR6/BW4494 case for $1200 but most places seem to be another $400 more. Call ahead to check availability and current price.

http://www.drivetrainpartslasvegas.com/category_s/2028.htm

 

[digglesworth]

I too have my old base model t-case. If I could rebuild it for cheap, that would be awesome. I got my t-case from Zach right before prices jumped. He said they went up about $400... That would be almost $1600 for one. And that's getting a deal. My local dealer wanted a couple hundred more dollars over what zach got me one for...

 

[06 H3]

thats ****in ridiculous, it pisses me off. A local dealer wanting 2k is probably not far off, first off your now creeping up into the price of an atlas 2nd, did these parts just magically becoming more expensive or is it about making some more profit?

install isnt bad highatop, old one comes out new one goes in.

 

[rsc]

Prices are probably going up as the NOS supply goes down. At some point the production will kick back up again and prices will level out, hopefully at the lower price.

 

[3Hummers]

Everything is going up.

 

[4speedfunk]

4:1 T-case would be my preference. I just think it makes a bigger difference than locked axles. Its easier and faster to install and you don't need any special tools. Lockers are nice but, they seem to be more important on stock-ish H3's. Once you reach a certain level of "off-roady-ness"...their importance fades a bit. Now that I'm on 37"s with 5.13's I rarely use my lockers. But the 4:1 t-case is used every time I go wheelin, and it restores the "creep" that big tires rob from your rig.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Blame 4speed for the price increase, he's a ripe bastard if you ask me:shame:

no, the 2.64 transfer case is not the same as a 4:1 - I own both.