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Steve Calabro
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12/18/2003
14:54:28

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ok, i have tried to balance my prop shaft, and that didnt work, i just changed the fluid and my transfer case still makes noises when i am going over about 15, accelerating or slowing down a noise like the gears are grinding or something. if i just cruise in either 4high or 4low at about 20-30 and not change my speed, the noise goes away. do i or can i rebuild my transfer case? how much does that cost? any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve



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12/18/2003
15:05:04

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I don't know where you are located but michigain
automatics will exchange or rebuild you exsisting
unit for around $500 to $750

They also garantee them for 1 year or 30,000 miles
they have done many for us and do a very good job
never had a prob with anything we got from them

Larry
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Steve Calabro
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12/18/2003
18:11:30

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im in detroit, if i can i would like to do this myself, but if i have to, i will let someone else touch it. maybe i could just get one out of a low mileage junker. do the new dakotas have the NV231 case? Steve



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12/19/2003
22:05:43

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I got one for sale....NP231, less than 500 miles on a fresh rebuild. Guaranteed! $400+shipping. Email me at bjmlittle00@aol.com



Steve Calabro
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12/20/2003
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thanks for the offer, but i dont have that much money. i am just going to rebuld mine i guess. i can get a kit for 80, so i guess that is the way i am going to go. BTW, i have the NV231, is that the same as the NP231? Steve



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12/21/2003
14:20:36

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You should be able to do it yourself they are not
that complicated just be sure you check the
planitary gear cluster out very good or replace it
that is usualy what goes first in these cases

Other tahn that bearings and seals

Larry
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Steve Calabro
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12/22/2003
19:29:19

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hey, thanks for your help. i pulled the front driveshaft today and it drove around with no problems/noises. was at my 4x4 shop today and they helped me out a lot. now, i just have to replace my u joints. Steve



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12/22/2003
20:17:54

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There is a constant volocity joint that needs to
be rebuilt on these shafts just replacing the U
joints is a temp solution and will not last long.

Your best bet is to have the whole works redone
or replace it $150 to $225

Larry
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12/24/2003
22:14:40

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I've recently had a problem with my t-case also. In 2H it made a bunch of noise (clunking) when accelerating but not when coasting. Ive made a temporary solution of taking off the front prop and driving in 4H, no noises (2H started making metal to metal grinding noisies after the front prop removal)Still need a good t-case though... NP231D for my 93 V6 to slap onto my 5spd. Also need a TB cable for my v6 to v8 tb swap. While im here, what's better MSD ignition or a jet chip, i heard its an either or situation, they do not play well together... Any help would be appricated! THANKS




Dave B.
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12/27/2003
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My brother has a 2000 DAK 3.9 4x4 and he needs to rebuild his T-Case. I was wondering if Steve would be willing to share his resource on those T-Case rebuild kits.

Thanks

Dave



Steve Calabro
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12/29/2003
17:44:15

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yeah, sure man. i called DTS (drive train specialists) they are in michigan(11 mile and groesbeck). they said that a rebuild kit for my t case would be 80. they can probabily ship one to your brother. but first, be sure the noise is coming from the case. i went to my local 4x4 store and had one of the guys go for a ride with me, he told me that it was my front u joints, not my t case that was makin the noise. just make sure that the noise sounds like it is coming from around the t case, not the joints, they cost 20 a piece and there are 3 in the front driveshaft. if you want the number, it is (586) 778-0540. good luck, Steve



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12/31/2003
01:37:22

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The 231 is "virtually" bulletproof. to get 1 go bad is rare, Mine has 217K on it. I took it apart to change the output shaft and everything inside still looked brand new.

Good Luck,
Shank

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justin
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1/04/2004
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when it started to snow the other day i put my pickup in 4H and the thing started to go fine then (i think its the transfer case)started to slip. what i was wondering is if any body has had the same probelm with there 4x4. i thought maybe it was the u joints or something but i thought i would get an opinion from u guys.



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1/04/2004
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I have a 1994 V-6 Dakota with a5 speed. The other day as I was driving in 4 high, I lost all forward movement. Dropped t case in to 4 low and had all gears but was sluggish. Can anyone help??



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1/05/2004
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well, in 4 low, the t case adds another 2.77 gear ratio onto the final drive so it will go a lot slower. with my 5 speed in 4 low, i can only go about 25-30. Steve



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1/21/2010
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Justin,did you ever get that Dakota out of the snow??!!



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1/21/2010
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Marty, I think you're about 6 years too late. I would wager that he either got it out or it rotted away by now.



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2/08/2010
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I just bought a 1995 Dakota Club Cab with 140000 miles and the 4WD is out...Guy I bought it from said he took it in and the chain is broke...T-Case is really wet outside and appears to have been run dry(front output shaft seal out), and makes a grinding/crunching noise in 2H and a really horrendous noise in both 4 ranges...Is this worth rebuilding or should i look for a completely different t-case?..I have a feeling bearings may be shot and the gears worn out, as he apparently had been driving it that way for a year..



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2/09/2010
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I know for a fact my front output bearing is bad 'cause I can "wobble" the yoke by hand.There is NO front driveshaft that came with the vehicle when I got it,I found out also that I need the drivers side axle/bearing replaced.So,about $100 for the t-case parts,$250 for a rebuild d-shaft and about $150 for the axle.Damn.



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3/12/2010
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can anyone email me rebuild/assembly instructions for a np231D transfer case
thanks bob thunder38@gmail.com



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