transfer case parts suppliers and rebuild questions

[bubba]

does anybody know a good place to get parts for a model 18 transfer case. I have heard good things about Brian's 4wd Parts but i can't find there number. If anybody has any suggestions or the number I would shure appreciate it.
thanks
bubba

[bubba]

another thing, how much wobble and wear is to much. Is there a manual that gives the dimentions or service limits for a spicer model 18.
thanks again
bubba

[Hippo393]

Hey bubba,
4WD Hardware is one of many great resources. Grab their "vintage catalog". Here's the x-fer case shopping site:
http://www.4wd.com/shopvintage/ProductList.asp?FamId=CAPFMAC5V7EZYH1EUDDU49K6F2ER Y3ZJ&PFamId=Vintage%20Under%20Body

Also, try Krage Motosports' epic online catalog:
http://www.jeepdoc.com/catalog/zcatalog.asp

HTH! :beer:

[cj51969]

another thing, how much wobble and wear is to much. Is there a manual that gives the dimentions or service limits for a spicer model 18.
thanks again
bubba

Peruse this - http://www.willystech.com/wt/Model18TCase/Model18TransferCase.html The service life between rebuilds is shorter on the 18 than most other t cases, but if you get a good quality rebuild kit from somewhere like Novak - http://www.novak-adapt.com/ then you'll get a much better life span out of it. The main problem is the intermediate shaft which gear always spins, there have been a lot of intermediate shafts being sold that aren't hardened well enough and wear out pretty quick. In this case cheaper isn't better, just cheap. :mrgreen:
Mike B.

[Douglas C Box]

How can you be sure the shafts are good and not some cheap import? Doug

[jcandhis63]

Buy from Novak. Might cost a little more, but you will get all good parts. I bought mine from them and I'm glad I did.

JC

[timgr]

Herm is another good source, and resells the Novak shafts: http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com/id3.htm

[Mcruff]

High Mike, haven't seen you on the board in several years, you should drop by more often!!

[w3srl]

If you can ding the shaft with a center punch and a ball-pein hammer it isn't worth using. (try this on the very, very end of the shaft!)

[BlueComet]

I got my intermediate shaft and rebuild kit from Novak, and it seems like a high-quality product. Their site has lots of info on this; I learned a quite a bit there. They also have some detailed info on how to inspect your D18, etc.

[Glenn]

Novak is my preference too.