| page 2 "NP203/Dana 20 Dual Transfer-case Installation with custom Skidplate in '89 Jeep" aka 3/4tonYJ back to page 1 "Build-Up" page |
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| this page and my jeep are currently under major construction |
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| January 1st, 2001 Left: i'm ready to start installation with help from Sally (my Black Lab.) we will be doing most the work in my shed, but it's just to cold to start today. Right: a before picture of 3/4tonYJ in the sun Below: the completed NP203/Dana 20 (5 to 1 low) along with the TH350 adaptor ready for installlation. Ya, that snow |
| I installed a fill plug and I call it an "Oil Transfer-Tube" in the NP203's PTO cover. i decided not to run a seal between the 2 cases, so they will be able to share fluids. now the Bronco Dana 20 want 80/90w gear oil & the NP203 wants 10w30 or 40 engine oil. I'm planning on running synthetic 80/90w gear oil in both. |
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| here's a closer picture of the sally the Black Lab and the oil"Transfer Tube" |
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| Left: the first picture of the cases being installed. i just muscled it up, thats the last time i'm going to have to get a jack, it is just to heavy. this poor picture shows how long my new rear driveshaft is going to be, 17&1/2" |
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| i made this crossmember/transmission/transfercase mount out of 3/4" x 2" bar stock. i made is like this to get the most ground clearance i can, my new t-cases sure hang lower than the NP231. so the crossmember is just C-clamped up in the 2 below pictures, i did start it and back it out of the shed under it's own power, It's ALIVE, (both T-case were is high) |
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| below is a picture with the dualcases installed, it's hanging kind of low. about 1 & 1/2 inched lower that the stock skid plate. future plans are to raise the entire drivetrain in the jeep about 2", but i'm running it like this for now, make sure it passes the test of time first. |