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Transfer Case
Building up a mini monster truck out of a ranger. its gonna have 2 1/2 ton rockwells, 48' firstone tera floaters and a 429 boss hemi. Now my question is what should u use for the transefer case? Should i use a 205 or something else. What do monster trucks run, would that be better? Help me out please
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Monster trucks don't use a transfer case, they use a drop box which is not selectable. It's chain driven full time 4x4. What kind of suspension do you plan to have and how much lift? This will have a lot to do with what you use for a transfer case.
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really the only thing strong enough will be the 205's as far as light trucks go. you could look into the t-cases the deuce and a halfs use or out of some really heavy duty 4x4 trucks. you might start looking under the big trucks in j-yards and see if something looks appealing
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
really the only thing strong enough will be the 205's as far as light trucks go. you could look into the t-cases the deuce and a halfs use or out of some really heavy duty 4x4 trucks. you might start looking under the big trucks in j-yards and see if something looks appealing
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The chain in a 203 will stretch and break in no time flat with the drivetrain he plans to run. A 205 would hold up fine but may not put the outputs low enough for such a short wheel base high lifted truck, even with toploading axles. You may need a custom drop box like what Skipped_Link built or you can buy a monster truck drop box if you want to shell out the $$. If you want one let me know, I may have a line on one.
I also think Fishy's suggestion of the Rockwell transfer case is a good one, I looked at these a while back with air shift, they're pretty slick and extremely strong. I believe the outputs are centered as well so they'll work great with the Rockwell axles.
I also think Fishy's suggestion of the Rockwell transfer case is a good one, I looked at these a while back with air shift, they're pretty slick and extremely strong. I believe the outputs are centered as well so they'll work great with the Rockwell axles.
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Well C & C motorsports makes new boss 429 and all the way up to i think 720 ci boss hemis heres the addy http://candcmotorsports.com As for the suspension was going to use tri four link, coilovers and shocks. More i think bout i will need a drop box 205 would be too long. Thanks for all the input.
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Originally Posted by ivanribic
The chain in a 203 will stretch and break in no time flat with the drivetrain he plans to run. A 205 would hold up fine but may not put the outputs low enough for such a short wheel base high lifted truck, even with toploading axles. You may need a custom drop box like what Skipped_Link built or you can buy a monster truck drop box if you want to shell out the $$. If you want one let me know, I may have a line on one.
I also think Fishy's suggestion of the Rockwell transfer case is a good one, I looked at these a while back with air shift, they're pretty slick and extremely strong. I believe the outputs are centered as well so they'll work great with the Rockwell axles.
I also think Fishy's suggestion of the Rockwell transfer case is a good one, I looked at these a while back with air shift, they're pretty slick and extremely strong. I believe the outputs are centered as well so they'll work great with the Rockwell axles.
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Originally Posted by proeliator
For your application I'd stick with the rockwell case unless you have the coin for a dropbox.
The 203 would be a poor choice in your case.
The 203 would be a poor choice in your case.
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Originally Posted by The SnoMan
The 203 is a very heavy and stout Tcase and very well built, heavy and far stronger than the Tcases they put in any modern P/U of any brand. Left stock they are about the equal of a 205 in strength.
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The 205 is a good choice. It is strong and a variety of yokes are available after market, 1310, and I think 1410 too. You can twin-stick it if you need to.
The Rockwell 2.5 t-case is a bit big but it will work. It has about 12" drop between the input and the outputs and is available with air shift or manual. Take outs are around $350 or so. If you want some pics/measurements on the rockwell, I have one that I would be glad to measure for you.
Some of the monsters run the Pro-Fab case. Guess it depends on $$$. They are strong and light.
FWIW I've never been a fan of chain drive cases but I have not had one problem out of the B/W1356 in my F 350 diesel. These have the same bolt pattern as the mated 205s do so here is another choice.
That is going to be one fine ranger when it's done. I had a 79 150 with rockwells years ago. I ran the stock 205 with the rockwell 2.5.
The Rockwell 2.5 t-case is a bit big but it will work. It has about 12" drop between the input and the outputs and is available with air shift or manual. Take outs are around $350 or so. If you want some pics/measurements on the rockwell, I have one that I would be glad to measure for you.
Some of the monsters run the Pro-Fab case. Guess it depends on $$$. They are strong and light.
FWIW I've never been a fan of chain drive cases but I have not had one problem out of the B/W1356 in my F 350 diesel. These have the same bolt pattern as the mated 205s do so here is another choice.
That is going to be one fine ranger when it's done. I had a 79 150 with rockwells years ago. I ran the stock 205 with the rockwell 2.5.
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Originally Posted by The SnoMan
I remember when they were new.
Originally Posted by The SnoMan
and blame it on a bad design
the 203's are stout and heavy but they dont compare to the 205's mainly due to the chain... if it was a gear case then it'd be comparable
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