Yeah, i kinda figured they were getting hard to come by, because i haven't seen another one like it.
That gaping hole in the transfer case is what happens when loose ball bearings get wedged between the gears and the side of the case. Gears loose teeth, cast-iron case explodes, makes lots of noise, and throws gear oil everywhere. That happened on the way out of the driveway on its maden voyage after a 4-year tear down. Disappointing to say the least.
