1st generation T-case, Fit in a 2nd Generation?

[trucker4x4]

I would highly Appreciate any info on this. I have asked everyone i know, cant get a straight answer. I have a 1995 xlt, with a broke chain in the case, i also have a 1991 with a good case, both are behind auto trans. both have ele. shift. Will the 1st generation T-cases bolt right in place of the 2nd Geration's? Thanks in advance!!

 

[IAmTodd]

It will bolt into place but they are two very different units. The '95 uses an electric clutch to engage the front wheels (hence the auto position). The '91s locks it into 4x4 mechanically. The controls for each are different and the 95-96 models are unique in that they use a vacuum operated front diff. In short, it won't work without a good amount of work.

 

[trucker4x4]

Thanks for the info. The 95 model is used for Offroad only. Not street driving at all. If i put the older case in, Say i take the ele. motor off the back of the case, and put it in low range manually, as far as just the case, will the front driveshaft be engaged right then? I can "rig" that front vacum disconnect to work. Just needing forsure to know that the older case Will engage the front driveshaft. The explorer is just a cheap wheeler for every other weekend, not wanting to put much money in it. Thanks again.

 

[snoranger]

If thats the case. Throw the 13-54 in there, pull the shift motor, put a shiftster on it, and "lock" the front axle somehow... You'll be good to go.

 

[Stic-o]

You can put a manual t-case in it. I put one in my '99. It was from a ranger or 1st gen ex.

 

[IAmTodd]

If thats the case. Throw the 13-54 in there, pull the shift motor, put a shiftster on it, and "lock" the front axle somehow... You'll be good to go.

That's the answer if you aren't driving it on the highway.