4404-4406 T'case swap question.

[coonerboy]

Is it really necessary to remove the interior(carpet, console, seats) just to get to the panel that will allow access to the top 2 transfer case bolts. Could the two bolts be reached if the tranny crossmember was lowered?

I understand I am likely still gonna want to do that in order to cut the whole in the floor for the shifting lever, but is there another way to get to those 2 bolts?

 

[Turdle]

Is it really necessary to remove the interior(carpet, console, seats) just to get to the panel that will allow access to the top 2 transfer case bolts. Could the two bolts be reached if the tranny crossmember was lowered?

I understand I am likely still gonna want to do that in order to cut the whole in the floor for the shifting lever, but is there another way to get to those 2 bolts?

It may seem like it will take a lot of time, but to be honest it is about 1/2 hour to remove these items, and, for me made the job a lot quicker and less frustrating. It will also allow you access when it comes time to connect and route the transfer case vent tube to up under the hood.

 

[explorinitup]

yea when i did mine i took the interior out and the two blot where just stearing me in the face lol easy as pie. but u can get then with a stubby its just much harder. if u have a body lift it makes it 1000 times easyer the second one i did on my truck ( i swoped t cases with boominexplorer) i had mine out in 20 min and his out in shorter.

 

[explorinitup]

ooo and make shoure your 4406 is the right one . there are 2 different ones.the speedos are the only difference. if your speedo is in the tail shaft u can only use one if the two. if u dont both will work.

 

[coonerboy]

Mine is a '98 so I don't think the speed sensor is an issue. Biggest issue is getting the linkage..Had to spend $200 at the dealer for it. That includes the boot, knob and all levers.. Also gotta track down a weatherpack wiring connector for the indicator light switch. Looks like i'll be doing this next weekend though. Already got a buddy of mine who will help.

 

[explorinitup]

well good luck its not as hard as it looks. any more questions just ask