99.5-01.5 has CDL provisions. 04 is CDL ready
I'd stick the driveshaft in and see how it does.
Noises could be shaft alone

 

Good point. I'll try it and see.

 

VIN is SALTW15411A701891

 

That price you listed for a shaft can be beat, also.
Lucky 8 has a cheap one

 

New or used?


The one I found is new, but probably not with the official Land Rover sticker on it.

 

New
I think 220ish

 

Here
Lucky8 Llc. - Take the road less traveled...

 

$225 plus 18 for S&H vs $235 incl. S&H.


If anyone can recommend someone who can overhaul the old transfer case I'd be interested. I can probably drop the thing out on my own, but putting one back in by myself would require me to put on my old cape and underpants...

 

I see. Thought you were still in 300+ range

 

Yeah but Lucky8 will stand behind the product and has a warranty. Never had any luck getting that out of a ebay seller