I might just do that...

so transmission and transfer case... what gaskets will I need?

Is there a DIY anywhere?

 

trans swap isnt so bad

all you need to do was take off the console and pull out the shifter, take out the drive shafts and plug the holes, support the engine and drop the crossmember then pull out the trans and transfer case

if anything you might want to check out the clutch

other than that check the fluid level,

not sure, but someone could provide instruction about the gasket, but I think the tc and the trans do not pass fluid between eachother

 

You really should go for it, it's not complicated if you've got some tools, a manual, and a transmission jack. The jack could probably be rented or borrowed.

 

A transmission jack is well worth the rental cost, it will save you time, headaches, and knuckles.