I have a 78 and I am going to swap the NP203 out with the NP205. Does anyone know if it is a direct swap or does the mounting points and transmission adapter have to be changed. Thanks
Transfer Case Swap
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, Aug 06 2004 09:08 PM
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Posted 11 August 2004 - 09:47 AM
There's more involved than just hoping it'll bolt up - which it does. The intermediate housing between the trans and Tcase, on a 203, is shorter than one for a 205. However, you can bolt the 205 onto the 203's intermediate housing, but be prepared for the following modifications:
- rear driveline needs to be lengthened
- front driveline needs to be shortened - don't ask how much for either one, because it'll be different for everyone
- If you have a C6 trans, and your front driveline uses a CV joint, then you'll need to trim the rear corner of the trans pan, to clear the joint. It can be done w/o any problems to the trans
I've done this, and haven't had a single problem with the swap, or any drivability problems since then
- rear driveline needs to be lengthened
- front driveline needs to be shortened - don't ask how much for either one, because it'll be different for everyone
- If you have a C6 trans, and your front driveline uses a CV joint, then you'll need to trim the rear corner of the trans pan, to clear the joint. It can be done w/o any problems to the trans
I've done this, and haven't had a single problem with the swap, or any drivability problems since then
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