Hello guys, according to Sussex autos, there are 2 types of input shaft. See below the shaft from Sussexautos, slightly different from Phil's photo above, which is what I need. I've checked with TCP (Transfercase Parts), they also have same thing...mmmm, its getting very challenging..appreciate any thoughts from anyone...thank you.

The information on the Sussex Autos website certainly indicates that there was a design change from 2011MY and that the earlier input shaft isn’t interchangeable and, worse still, is no longer available.

Click image to enlarge

Hi Phil, how far do you think I should be able to rotate the front output flange before the rear one would move?
I realise there will be some slack in the chain but wondering if mine is excessive that could be causing a 'bump' when starting off after coming to a halt. Thanks.

Hmmm. I’m afraid I don’t have a transfer box here to test it on right now, but I would say that the free play isn’t just the chain slack because the backlash in the bevel gears of the centre differential also has to be taken up before the drive between the two flanges becomes solid. Approximately how many degrees of rotation are you observing?





Phil

I'll have a look when I'm a bit more able Phil thanks.

Sorry for the delay Phil.
The front output shaft can rotate 12.5 degrees before the rear one moves.
Thanks.

I think mine could have a similar number of degrees of difference between the front and rear output.
Wondered if it could be a stretched chain as well.
Sometimes there's fairly soft "thump" I noticed when something's taking up slack.
Not from a standstill but rather taking up drive from engine braking.