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I have a new to me 2000 D2, do not have the locking diff cable or mechanism attached. I just bought some parts with another transfer case included, it looks to be out of an 04’ because it has the cable to engage the the CDL. What I s the a best way to figure which one is in better shape? REPLY
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Does your 2000 D2 have the lockable transfer case? Even though it doesn't have the lever, the case itself may still be capable of being locked. Search the forum for illustrations of how to identify the lock nipple.
If it does, just install the handle mechanism and don't worry about swapping the t-case. The procedure for doing so is well documented.

 

Yes it does have the nipple and I can turn it easily with a wrench, I have the mechanism off a D1 but the cable mechanism looks good as well. While I’m replacing the transmission and have things out of the way I wanted to make sure the best transfer case of the two went back in.

 

I mean, to answer your question simply, I'd start by figuring out mileage and maintenance on each. In order I'd go...

1. Lowest mileage, well maintained.
2. Higher mileage, well maintained.
3. Lower mileage, not maintained.
4. Higher mileage, not maintained.

Lower mileage though, only to a certain point. I'd take a not-maintained TC that has 50,000 miles over a well-maintained TC that has 120,000 miles.

 

I don’t know the history of either honestly, I will get the fluid tested and go from there. Thank you for your reply

 

I would go with the 04, at the very least it has a high probability of having lower mileage. An 04 no longer running either was wrecked or had a blown engine.