My FSM and Haynes manual says that in order to remove the transfer case, the transmission must be removed. I have an 86 runner I'm putting a doubler kit on, could I just place a jack stand under the transmission and then remove the transfer? Thanks for the help.

 

Yes, you can do it that way. Just make sure you support the tranny well.

I just pulled one last night and just dropped crossmember and all and then separated.

 

Thanks, I know I could count on you for an answer!

 

Make sure you got the right kind of reduction box to match your tranny, i.e. if you have a forward shift tranny you need a forward shift reduction built (shift forks are different) and that you have the right shift forks/rails. I wasn't paying attention and just assumed what I had and ran into some junk yesterday. Nothing I can't fix but just a pain since it wasn't expected.

 

both cases have shifters mounted to the top, so I assume they are right... at least I hope so.

 

those would both be top shift cases then.

 

When I removed mine, it definitely didn't just pop off really easily. I had to persuade it a bit by wiggling it around and beating it with a rubber mallet. I love rubber mallets! Beat as hard as you want with no worries of damage!