sm420 transfer case options

[waybackjeeper]

its time for me to make a choice as to which transfer case im gonna use. i have several case laying around dana 300,dana 20,np 208 and a few junk qt cases. i searched to arcives here for the past few weeks seems the np 205 is the winner but i dont have one of those so my question is. since i have to purchase the np 205(300 to 500 buxs around these parts) is there a better choice for the bux.ive searched aa website for around 500 i can get an adapter for either case. just courious as to whatyou guys might recommend in these heavy trucks.


thanks sam

[porkchop]

I personally would only recommend the 205. The D300 is just to light of a case as is the D20. I have snapped D20's in half while they were on my '67 Wagoneer doing mild wheeling. And I have never been a fan of the chain driven cases.

[randyscycle]

What PC said. Plus staying with the divorce transfer case keeps everything pretty much as it is forward of the case. Otherwise, you'll have to swap out the trans, and make new driveshafts, along with shift linkage, etc.

The NP205 is worth the price and its a tough case. Plus its still supported for parts and will fit the same spot with only a bracket fab and a bit of linkage tweaking.

[wrecker]

Since you're talking about an sm420 and some adapters and having to buy a 205 also, I assume you're planning to use an adapter to marry the tranny and T-case. I would recommend finding a married SM 465/205 combo. They are not too hard to find and will probably be less expensive. You also get a reverse light switch if that matters to you.

[Barrman]

Several people here have married 465/205 combo's sitting around if you decide to go that way. I know Sermis does. Shipping would kill the deal however.

[Ronner]

Trade. Get on your local jeeper or 4x4 boards and see which lunatic out there wants to trade you some of those pos, I mean ready to be re-built, qt cases for a 465/205 combo. Chevy put that in everything heavy under the sun for years.
But unless you are planning on swapping the drive train to something else or going with a drivers side drop (Ford like me) then go married and enjoy the hassel free driving. lol

[waybackjeeper]

lol cant give them qt case away. i found a remote case today on the cheap now just searching for some mounting threads. great site



sam

[Ronner]

People like the 300's and the 20's though - look around. Post an add on Craigslist. You cannot beat free!