Transfer case noise 89 wrangler!!! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

4x4dad · 06-14-2003, 10:22 AM

Just a question, 1989 wrangler with 160,000 miles and i noticed that under a load the transfer case is making a noise. It sounds like the chain is slipping on the gears. My question is weather this is common for the amount of miles,or do i need to look elseware?
Just a little info would be great.
thanks

Neal'88yj · 06-14-2003, 12:20 PM

Sounds like you know whats wrong.

apeters89 · 06-14-2003, 05:12 PM

My chain started slipping under load as well. I replaced the chain with a $20 junk yard chain and it has worked fine. Just make sure the case you pull it out of hasn't been thrashed on, or you can buy a new one from somewere like 4wd hardware, etc...

Otto Man · 06-14-2003, 06:01 PM

crack up the case, replace chains, seals, and bearings, reassemble, and you got an almost new case, for about $300.

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4x4dad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15271 Location: shingle springs Posts: 117	Transfer case noise 89 wrangler!!! Just a question, 1989 wrangler with 160,000 miles and i noticed that under a load the transfer case is making a noise. It sounds like the chain is slipping on the gears. My question is weather this is common for the amount of miles,or do i need to look elseware? Just a little info would be great. thanks __________________ 4x4dad The kids will take our place.Teach them well!!!! & KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!

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apeters89 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7647 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 7,545 Blog Entries: 2	My chain started slipping under load as well. I replaced the chain with a $20 junk yard chain and it has worked fine. Just make sure the case you pull it out of hasn't been thrashed on, or you can buy a new one from somewere like 4wd hardware, etc... __________________ Check out our new Team Ape Eater Racing Like us on FaceBook KF5EQF Sniper Fab 4x4Oil SBwinVPS Custom Splice C2GFab

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