manual transfer case swap

[Knivx]

I'd be very interested to know this as well because I've had these same thoughts rattling around for awhile. Nothin wrong with my TOD (doesn't work in reverse? thats normal right?) I just would like to have the option of 2wd and 4wd lock not to mention low range kits. Plus I see it easier going to a solid front axle without the TOD.

[So-CalVX]

ok.. i disconnected my tod computer 3 different ways...
1) small connecter close to driver - engine revs with brake applied lights still on (afraid to test drive with brake acceleration)
2) large connecter close to passenger door - lights off and two wheel drive (rear wheels) no problems yet
3) both connectors - same as 2

anybody have any advice, warnings, tips or criticism? speak up

[BigMeatVX]

I ran a Trooper tranfer case out of a 99 (gear driven No-TOD) for a few months....after i broke the front out put shaft clean off of ny TOD unit...LOL

No problems with the TOD computer as it is a stand alone computer...

[Knivx]

I ran a Trooper tranfer case out of a 99 (gear driven No-TOD) for a few months....after i broke the front out put shaft clean off of ny TOD unit...LOL

No problems with the TOD computer as it is a stand alone computer...

Does any isuzu tcase work or should I be looking for a certain model or year range? My plan is to swap in a manual case and eventually get a low range kit for it if possible.

[BigMeatVX]

Not all isuzu transfercases are the same...older ones were intergral to the tranny....and cannot be re-mounted up to different casses (W/O special work)
However, 98-later NON-TOD Troops used a tranfercase that is removable, AND is comapible with BOTH the Auto (4l30E) AND the AR5 manual tranny...

I have one of these and they are a good transfer case EXCEPT fro the 2:1 low range....TOO tall.

I dont know if this case is the one that Tera Mfg. makes the lower 4:1 set for, but it could be...

[Triathlete]

You will not find any Tera Lo's for the Trooper case. Matt at Indy 4x bought out the remainder of the run and has rebadged them. They are now known as Revolution gears. Same thing though.

[BigMeatVX]

Hmmm

Never did like that guy much....LOL

His are all 3:1....which is not as much of an improvement over our TOD ratio...