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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 06:35 AM
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transfer case/tranny

Okay back ground:
I currently have a 85 f250 straight 6 with a t18/np208f long bed reg cab no lift and 33"

Im swapping to a built motor and zf5-42(smallblock bellhousing)

4wd zf5 in smallblock in my area is easier to find then a factory 4x4 model t.
I picked up a 2wd the other day for about 200$.

Everything is still in my truck, new trans and motor sitting in the bed.


Problem:
Should i find a divorced transfer case and throw it in?


Should i try and machine a cover for the 208 and use it as the slipyoke?
The zf5 has a fixed yoke in the back.


Anybody want to trade with me?


If i divorce it, how much lenght do i need?
Alot of jeep guys do a dual ujoint connector or a 1" driveshaft to keep it short but allow for flex in the driveline due to torque. Others say to put it long enough to center my drivelines, but this is a dd, not a truggy.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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You've not gotten any response - probably because no one has good answers. Personally I would hold out for a 4x4 ZF5 rather than go with a divorced t-case. But, if I did a divorced t-case I wouldn't center it but keep it close to the tranny so the rear drive shaft can have gradual angles. You said it is a DD, so you need it to drive well w/o vibrations - and there's no such thing as "good vibrations" when it comes to drive lines.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Too much fabrication for a divorced setup in these trucks. It can be done but will slow your project way down.

Here's some places in your state that have the 4x4 zf for the 300 six.

1990
Transmission
Ford Truck F350 M.T., 4X4, 8-351 (5.8L)- *REMAN* 8453 $1200 Schronce Used Parts & Cars, Inc. USA-NC(Conover) Request_Quote 1-800-222-1046 Request_Insurance_Quote
1989
Transmission
Ford Truck F250 E9TA 7033 TB NEWLY REBUILT LESS THAN 5,000 MILES 110,000 A NOF $1150 Dougs Auto & Salvage Inc. USA-NC(North-Wilkesboro) Request_Quote 336-696-2207 Request_Insurance_Quote
1990
Transmission
Ford Truck F150 XL,4.9,5SP,4X4,CRUISE,CHK 2K3611 $500 Eastside Auto Salvage USA-NC(Jacksonville) Request_Quote 1-800-435-2886 Request_Insurance_Quote
1990
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Ford Truck F150 -0MI 4217 $Call Joe's Auto Sales USA-NC(Whiteville) Request_Quote 1-910-642-0416 / 800-262-5747 Request_Insurance_Quote
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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I know the pain it can be to find a 4wd ZF5 locally, but you'll be much better off waiting till you do. Have you thought about the M5OD?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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The mazda wont do it, i still haul alot with this and i dont feel as if the mazda will holdup to my motor. Its a high cr and has the works done to it.
Those are stupid expensive and probably have been sitting for awhile out in the rain.
It will be much cheaper to buy another tcase and do the setup.
Come august time im getting three weeks off, i plan on having it all ready to just swap em both at that time and do all the work.
Thanks though guys!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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M5OD, not a good idea. Still better than trying to fab up a divorced setup though.....

Most wrecking yards pull transmissions, and store them indoors. When I bought the NV4500, it was stored inside, strapped to a pallet. Oddly enough, I found it thru the same site Franklin used for these options, and it was local.....
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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Okay i will call around when i get back from this mini deployment.
I know of a second zf5 2wd for $450 on craigslist
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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What site does he use?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dylansf23
What site does he use?
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market Nationwide database of salvage yards, though some smaller yards aren't listed.
I found the NV4500 for $650, with a $25 core. Most yards want over $1K and $300-500 core.......
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:05 PM
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Sweet thanks.
I forgot a have a bud who works at lkq, might see what he can find me.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Sweet thanks.
I forgot a have a bud who works at lkq, might see what he can find me.
I know the manager of the local LKQ. Even he couldn't help me finding an NV4500 for a dodge diesel. But, it can come in handy having an inside contact. I knew within 2 hours of them getting a CRX with a good header panel, and the next morning, I had it already off by opening time. Holiday weekend, for the added 1/2 price bonus.......
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 03:05 AM
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Yeah we got a front bumper for a 2013 cruze unpainted for about 150$...thats pretty good.

I just hope someplace will trade with me, ill pay some.but im not going to pay 600$ and have a 50$ core charge.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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If you look closely at that list in the previous post, some of those trannies are remanufactured/rebuilt. A lot of the junkyards are doing that now, they are dealers for rebuild outlets.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 02:25 AM
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Well, for anyone that cares, the 2wd is for sale,and im buying a rebuilt one. Planes changed, get some extra days out here.
Thanks guys!
 
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I think that's a smart move.
 
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