BW 1350 fixed yoke?

[Brocster]

I found a manual shift T-case for sale on Craigslist and although the ad doesn't specify what model it is, it does say its from an 89' Ranger. So I assume its a 1350. But it has a fixed front yoke instead of the slip-joint type. Will this bolt up to my 92' Ex? I read threads about them and everybody says the front yoke is a slipper and that is the only problemm with the swap. This one is definately a fixed front. Are there any disadvantages to a 1350 over a 1354? From what I understand, a 1354 has 6 planetaries and a 1350 only has 4. Is this a big deal? I don't use my 4X4 often but when I do, its in sandy conditions. Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[4x4junkie]

Ranger STX 1350 w/Highrider suspension.

It is a fixed-yoke case, but is different than a 1354 (requiring a different length front driveshaft). It'll work in a pinch if you also get the 1350's driveshaft and shorten it 1" for your D35 front axle. I'd try to hold out for a 1354 though.

 

[bats]

Ranger STX 1350 w/Highrider suspension.

It is a fixed-yoke case, but is different than a 1354 (requiring a different length front driveshaft). It'll work in a pinch if you also get the 1350's driveshaft and shorten it 1" for your D35 front axle. I'd try to hold out for a 1354 though.

What he said. If you absolutely must get this case (we all know how rare manual t-cases are), just make sure you get the mating front drive shaft.

 

[Brocster]

Yep the front driveshaft seems to be included in the picture. Thanks guys!

 

[snoranger]

If the front fixed output is slightly angled and longer then the input, then yes it is a Hi-Ryder 13-50. I've got 2 and 1/2 of them sitting around.


Not all of the 13-54s have 6 planetary gears. They didnt start with that until '93 or 94. They early ones used the exact same 4 gear input as the 13-50. Dont worry, its not one of the weak points of these t-cases. I've had oil pumps fail, a rear output shaft break, the case bust open, and an internal U-joint break (13-50 only), but never stripped the low range planetary gears.