Does anybody know how long a typical samurai t-case will last under light abuse such mostly 2wd road use? A guy near me is selling his from a bone stock samurai that has never seen dirt with 88k miles for 200 bucks. I just don't want to buy the thing and then have it start to fall apart on me.

It should still be good.

I would guess 200K miles if the oil is changed every so often or at least clean and full of gear oil.

For 200 dollars if it runs I would still buy it.  Let alone a runner that has never seen dirt.

200 dollars is a fair price for a good T-case. Another thing to consider: Early Zuks had small flanges with 8mm bolts, while later (~'88.5+) Zuks used large flanges with 10mm bolts. Depending on the year, you may have to change flanges to fit your rig.

luckily i this one is out of an 87 and i have an 88 so should be good. Thanks for the info guys just wanted to get a few opinions before buying

Wait, is it a used T-Case or used SJ for 200?

Wait, is it a used T-Case or used SJ for 200?

Drone... I'm gonna assume it is the TC since he say "from a" in the message description.

$200 is a fair price ... on occasion you will see them cheaper. I sold mine with the lever and shifter handle included. By the time it made its way to Texas from here the new owner had $115.00 in it.

Good lord that's a lot to ship  .