The Fabco TC-38 or TC38 is a heavy-duty transfer case with high and underdrive ranges and an air-operated front drive declutch. Every unit on this page is a remanufactured TC-38, sold by Fabco part number. Choose your part number from the Part Number menu and the price and shipping weight update to match that unit. The refundable core deposit is the same on every TC-38 part number listed here.
Remanufactured Fabco TC-38 part numbers
Select a part number below to load it on this page; its price shows once it is chosen.
| Part number | Original Fabco build |
|---|---|
| 873-0009-001 | Mechanical speedometer drive |
| 873-0009-011 | Air shift front drive, without neutral |
| 873-0009-016 | 2-speed air shift, without neutral |
| 873-2009-016 | Configured for yokes |
| 873-3009-016 | Dual acting Hi-Low, configured for three SPL100 yokes |
| 873-6009-011 | Air shift with speedometer plug, configured for yokes |
| 873-6009-016 | Configured for three SPL90 yokes and WP cables |
| 873-7009-011 | Air shift with speedometer plug, configured for yokes |
| 873-8009-011 | Air shift with speedometer plug, configured for yokes |
| 873-9009-016 | Configured for yokes |
| 873-C009-016 | Configured for yokes |
Yokes are not included with any unit on this page. The yoke-configuration digit in the part number (the first digit after 873-) describes the original Fabco build, so plan to reuse the yokes or flanges from the unit you are replacing.
Fabco TC-38 specifications
- Ranges: high and underdrive, air shifted. High-neutral-underdrive versions add the neutral shift parts Fabco requires when a PTO is fitted.
- Front drive: air-operated declutch with an indicator switch that turns on a pilot light when front drive is engaged.
- Shafts: input, intermediate, front output and rear output, each running on tapered roller bearings.
- Speedometer: built for either a mechanically driven or an electronic speedometer, depending on the part number.
- Oil capacity: approximately 7 quarts, filled to the bottom of the oil level hole.
- Oil changes: first change within 5,000 miles, then every 10,000 to 15,000 miles unless operating conditions call for a shorter interval.
- Recommended oil (on highway): heavy-duty engine oil meeting MIL-L-21048, SAE 50 above 10°F or SAE 30 below; or mineral gear oil, SAE 90 above 10°F or SAE 80 below.
- Shifting: front drive can be engaged at any speed as long as the rear wheels are not spinning. Shift between high and low range only with the truck stopped.
Specifications are taken from the Fabco TC-38 service manual and parts manual linked below.
How to pick the right part number
- Find the Fabco nameplate on the transfer case housing. It lists the model, serial number and part number.
- Match the complete part number, including the last three digits, to a row in the table above.
- Choose that number in the Part Number menu. The price shown is for that exact unit.
- If the nameplate is missing or hard to read, call us at (877) 776-4600 with the serial number or whatever remains of the tag and we will help identify your unit.
A refundable core charge of $4,500.00 applies to this item and will be collected at checkout. The core charge is refunded upon receipt of your returned core, subject to its condition; customer is responsible for return shipping. Call us at (877) 776-4600 for details.
