I'm getting a good deal on a 2002 SE7. Good enough to more than justify a t-case swap for the CDL. My choices are a 1999 case with about 85,000 miles, a 2000 case with about 100K miles, both priced at $100, or a 2004 case with about 60,000 miles for $225. All three have fewer miles than the DII.

I've heard that they did improve the cases over the years, but would buying a 2004 case be worth more than twice the price, or would the extra $125 be better used elsewhere?

 

Are you getting the shifter/linkage with the '04 for $225? If so then you should certainly go for the '04.

I am sure you know that your shifter/linkage from the '02 will have to be changed to be able to lock the CDL.

I am not completely sure what changes were made over the years from '99-04 but i do know there has been changes to the LT230.

There maybe some useful info for you here: http://www.muddyoval.com/articles/generalinfo/LT230.htm.

My 2cents would be go for the '04 with 60k on it and ask if they have the shifter/linkage as well.

 

I agree, definitely get the 04 provided it comes with the linkage. I am adding a cable to engage my CDL on my 2000 Discovery instead of ripping apart the center console and installing a D1 unit. If you dont get the linkage with the 04, good luck trying to find the individual parts...major pain.

 

I am getting the linkage off that same particular, but it's a separate part & price. So $225 is for the case alone... do you still have the same opinion?

 

The 04 t/case has a slightly different length the the earlier t/case, not a problem though, still plug and play. There were as I have heard a few seal improvements also.
Get a 04 Shifter, you'll be a lot happier with it over the older mechanical style.

 

since we are talking about transfer cases..i would like to find out why they whine on deceleration? its very annoying...havent heard that whine since a ride in a 1965 3 speed manual chevy truck.... ?

Chris

 

How much extra are they going to charge you? $100 or less and I would still say go for it.

You can buy one separately from several places, here is one: http://lucky8llc.com/Products.asp?ProductID=2185. But they are pricey to say the least.

If I was you I would go '04 t-case and buy the shifter/linkage from that truck too.

Let us know what you decide.

 

You mean there might be something on my Disco that doesn't leak?