T-Case Chain Durability ??
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From: Clarkston, MI
T-Case Chain Durability ??
Hi!
Just read these t-cases run with chains and it brought back a few past horrors! I hope you guys can put my fears to rest.(?)
I had an old 79 Jeep CJ7 auto w/ Quadratrac full time 4WD, and had a great time looking into the back end of that t-case multiple times replacing that #&*@ chain.
Has anyone had to do a chain job on their t-case? How long might the chain last, and under what driving conditions?
I'm guessing it is only under stress in 4WH & 4WL, or is it involved in 2WD as well? Is the 4WL reduction before or after the chain drive (I want to know if I'm working it harder in 4WL)?
Maybe a little Ford t-case education is in order for me. Any teachers out there?
Thanks & Happy Holidays!
Tom
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By the way, I don't even know what t-case I have in my rig. Anyone know?
Just read these t-cases run with chains and it brought back a few past horrors! I hope you guys can put my fears to rest.(?)
I had an old 79 Jeep CJ7 auto w/ Quadratrac full time 4WD, and had a great time looking into the back end of that t-case multiple times replacing that #&*@ chain.
Has anyone had to do a chain job on their t-case? How long might the chain last, and under what driving conditions?
I'm guessing it is only under stress in 4WH & 4WL, or is it involved in 2WD as well? Is the 4WL reduction before or after the chain drive (I want to know if I'm working it harder in 4WL)?
Maybe a little Ford t-case education is in order for me. Any teachers out there?
Thanks & Happy Holidays!
Tom
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By the way, I don't even know what t-case I have in my rig. Anyone know?
Last edited by 8mmag; Dec 24, 2002 at 04:09 PM.
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it's a borg-warner 4406F but I don't have much other info, couldn't find much about it from a few GOOGLE searches... let me know if you find anything else. I have not heard of much if any trouble from this transfer case.
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The reduction (4WL) is before the chain, but the chain only drives the front drive shaft. So in 2wd it is not moving (unlike your old Quadratrac).
These t-cases are pretty strong, but if beat the hell out of your truck, they'll only last as long as the rest of the truck. A real killer is running the 4wd on dry pavement. This will stretch the chain when taking tight corners. Always use 2wd on dry pavement! I ran mine in 4wd in snow all day today (about 150 miles) and she behaved perfectly.
These t-cases are pretty strong, but if beat the hell out of your truck, they'll only last as long as the rest of the truck. A real killer is running the 4wd on dry pavement. This will stretch the chain when taking tight corners. Always use 2wd on dry pavement! I ran mine in 4wd in snow all day today (about 150 miles) and she behaved perfectly.
