Need help choosing a transfer case
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Need help choosing a transfer case
Ok, so I know technically it's not a Ford, but I recently bought a 94 Wrangler with a 302 and what seems to be a Tremec T170 tranny. The only problem is that when the previous owner did the swap he neglected to re-install a transfer case! My question is, what is a good, readily available case to mate to that tranny. This is going to be a daily driver, not an ofroad rig. Thanks for any suggestions.
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never heard of a t-170 till now but a quick search said it was in early 80's trucks. all the ford t-cases should bolt up to it, but what side is the front diff on on a 94 jeep?
either way i would rule out a 205. too heavy and big for a small jeep thats not a wheeler. i'd be looking at the np208's and borg warner cases as they are lighter and more than strong enough for dd duty. basically try and find out which t-case is the shortest because of your short wheelbase, and go with that one. the shorter the t-case the longer the rear driveshaft. the longer the rear driveshaft is the better the angle of it will be.
either way i would rule out a 205. too heavy and big for a small jeep thats not a wheeler. i'd be looking at the np208's and borg warner cases as they are lighter and more than strong enough for dd duty. basically try and find out which t-case is the shortest because of your short wheelbase, and go with that one. the shorter the t-case the longer the rear driveshaft. the longer the rear driveshaft is the better the angle of it will be.
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The front diff on the wrangler is on the driver's side of the axle. Not sure how that matches up with the NP208 or Borg Warners.
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all ford front outputs are on the drivers side, so you're good on that. i don't know jeeps that well so i thought i'd ask beforehand.
start searching your local craigslist and junkyards for someone parting out a 80-90ish f150 or bronco. if at all possible try to get the driveshafts, shifter, and linkage to save money.
start searching your local craigslist and junkyards for someone parting out a 80-90ish f150 or bronco. if at all possible try to get the driveshafts, shifter, and linkage to save money.
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