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Title: t-case identity
Post by: Chitzu on October 03, 2012, 09:04:07 AM

Hi all
Just started on my new old sammi,pulled the t-case drain plug and a drop of tarry stuff hung there so I pocked it and caught a gallon of nasty water on my chest.My question is I aquired another t-case but it has an E brake drum on back.Is this compatible to my 88 without drum?I would really like to have that E brake for better reverse hold.Thanks and a used work shirt to anybody that wants it.   Chitzu

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: jcowdin on October 03, 2012, 10:12:45 AM

I think you would have driveline length issues.  How much does it stick out compared to your old yoke?

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: Boxcar on October 03, 2012, 10:21:11 AM

It's a pre 86. The flanges will be different . Worth the effort though. Shaft brakes are grate ..... Boxcar...

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: Chitzu on October 03, 2012, 12:59:26 PM

Thanks guys
I don't have the "old" one out yet but if pre 86 is not inheritantly bad then I can make the driveline work.
Free used work shirt,  Chitzu

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: jcowdin on October 03, 2012, 01:17:39 PM

I had taken my 92 Samurai's T-case and installed it into my 88 and yes the flanges are different but other then that it fit just fine.  If yours has a good lift, you may not even need to do anything with the driveline.  Since most people end up installing driveline spacers, may end up fitting perfect without any mods.

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: Drone637 on October 04, 2012, 01:46:02 PM

If it has a drum on the back it is likely a SJ-410 t-case.  It will have a 10% gear reduction in high and low range over the stock Samurai t-case.

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: Chitzu on October 04, 2012, 05:55:53 PM

 :)Thanks for the help,hope to have some time this weekend.The extra 10% reduction is nice but may not need it with the big 1.3 engine.I'll keep track of what it takes just in case somebody needs it.   Chitzu

Title: Re: t-case identity
Post by: Drone637 on October 04, 2012, 06:06:59 PM

One more thing, if you pull the drum brake off you can just bolt on your stock flange.