transfer case divorced vs married
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque USA ALL THE WAY
transfer case divorced vs married
i have a 1975 ford f250 with the divorced transfer case can you install a married t-case out of a 77-79 in these trucks with out changing the front axel
thanks guys.
thanks guys.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: SE PA
transfer case divorced vs married
As long as you have a 203 (don't think so) or a 205 in there now, you will need to modify driveshaft length, linkages and you will either have to relocate or obtain the crossmember (driveshaft clearence may be a problem) or the mount on the side of the 203\205 (sorry-not that up on the divorced style mounting). I'm sure you realize, but I'll mention it anyway, you will need the adapter and shaft for the tranny to 'case, but, to answer your query, sorry, got sidetracked-a different axle-no.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque USA ALL THE WAY
transfer case divorced vs married
thanks for the reply i have a doner tranny and t-case and the cross member i already have to make the drive lines so thats no biggie thanks again for the reply
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,359
Likes: 1
From: Hampstead, NC
transfer case divorced vs married
Does the truck have a low or high pinion axle? If it has a low pinion axle moving the case that far forward might put the driveshaft in a bind. The trucks that I have seen with the standard rotation axle(low pinion) have the pinion slightly pointed down which isn't a big deal with the front driveshaft being close to 5 feet long with the divorced case. When changing to a married case, the front shaft is about 2.5 feet long and I believe the output yoke is higher up in the chassis than the divorced case. With the shorter driveshaft, higher output on the case and the low pinion on the axle you might have a bind up in the u joints. You might have to rotate the axle so you have a better driveshaft angle. The only way to do that is to use angle shims (not recomended on front axle) because the driver side spring seat is cast into the diff. If you have a high pinion(reverse rotation) axle, it should work fine.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque USA ALL THE WAY
transfer case divorced vs married
well here is the deal it is a low pinion front i plan on using a front driveline with a cv joint to reduce the angle of the drive lineif i do need to shim the front is it a possibility the shims could fly out by the g-force when going around corners or is it possible to break the spring seat????
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,686
Likes: 1
From: Racine WI
transfer case divorced vs married
Why do you want to do away with the divorece mount anyway, IMHO its a good set up, easier to change clutches, more adaptability to other engine/tranny combo's.....I think its preety awesome set up
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,359
Likes: 1
From: Hampstead, NC
transfer case divorced vs married
I don't think you would break the spring perch. No, the shims won't spit out because the bolt that holds the spring pack together goes through it as well. The shims I have seen are made of aluminum and sit between the spring pack and the perch. I was just looking in my Superlift catalog and they say not to use more than 3 degree shims on the front axle to improve driveline angles because it creates more negative camber. Which in turn leads to more bumpsteer and wandering. Using a CV on the driveshaft will work to improve the angle, but I've always heard you should have the pinion in line with the driveshaft for the CV to work properly. I don't think you can put the CV on the axle end either.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque USA ALL THE WAY
transfer case divorced vs married
Otto
i want to change because i cant find a divorced t-case here in new mexico i bought the truck with out one as my project it is however an original highboy i am working with a ford fan on getting one shipped to me soon in case this dosent work i also dont like the shortie drive line its my weakest point so far on another truck
ford79
thanks for all the info ill use shims to rotate the axel and the cv idea is out the window ill let ya know how things go when i get it all put back to gather probally sometime in mid to late december you have been a big help
thanks louis
i want to change because i cant find a divorced t-case here in new mexico i bought the truck with out one as my project it is however an original highboy i am working with a ford fan on getting one shipped to me soon in case this dosent work i also dont like the shortie drive line its my weakest point so far on another truck
ford79
thanks for all the info ill use shims to rotate the axel and the cv idea is out the window ill let ya know how things go when i get it all put back to gather probally sometime in mid to late december you have been a big help
thanks louis
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,359
Likes: 1
From: Hampstead, NC
transfer case divorced vs married
Louis, you should be able to pick up the shims for $15 to $20 dollars and your local auto parts store should be able to get them. You could also contact Superlift at 800-551-4955 or on the web at www.superlift.com. The new tie bolts are about $2 each. Make sure when taking the spring pack apart you use c-clamps to hold the springs together.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chukar
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Mar 20, 2017 03:34 PM
