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"Transfer case saver", they say. Helpful or hogwash?

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Old 04-25-2020, 07:38 PM
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Default "Transfer case saver", they say. Helpful or hogwash?

Anybody know anything about this product, or this company?

https://www.drivetrain.com/parts-cat...fer-case-saver

Transfer Case Saver Kits:

Increased Holding Surface

Increased Tensile Strength

Increased Locking Quality

Eliminates costly internal damage due to a broken stock snap-ring.
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I have never had a problem with that snap ring, nor do I know anyone who has. I am skeptical of the need
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I suppose it's an extra layer of safety kind of like putting lock washers and lock nuts on every single bolt.
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