1988 Bronco 2 bad transfer case

[rmodel65]

so i just picked up a 1988 bronco 2 for 400$ when accelerating it grinds and pops. sorta like a bicycle with a chain that is too loose i have not climbed underneath but the PO claims its the Tcase.

the tcase is a manual shift model coupled to a 5spd with 2.9 v6

does the tcase have a solid connection from the tranny to the rear DS or can it slip

 

[Sunk]

Check the rear drive-shaft. If it has a CV joint in the middle of it, that could be your problem. Some BIIs had them and they are notorious for going out.

 

[Natedog]

Yes, prolly your rear driveshaft is the crappy cv-joint style and is worn out. If it is, get yourself a standard u-joint style preferably with the larger Ranger/BII u-joints and rebuild it if necessary.

 

[rmodel65]

alright i went out and started her up, put the tcase in neutral and i have no noise. so i guess ive eliminated the tranny.

now just need to narrow it down from the tcase and d/s now

 

[rmodel65]

it does have a cv joint style driveshaft