highboy transfer case brace
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highboy transfer case brace
I remember reading some where that the high boys had a brace from the transfer case to the frame for more strength. I looked on my 74 today and didn't have one or any spots on the transfer case that looked like one would go. does anybody have anyinfo on this
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They only came on the automatics, why this is i'm not certain, if anyone knows it would be interesting to hear why.
Just reread your post flcracker9, is that factory or did a p.o. install that? i've never seen them on the NP435 highboys, only the C6 highboys.
Just reread your post flcracker9, is that factory or did a p.o. install that? i've never seen them on the NP435 highboys, only the C6 highboys.
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I've never seen one a 4spd that someone didn't install themselves, seen em on every automatic i've ever come across, though manual highboys out number auto highboys like 8 to 10.
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The T/C "Steadyrest" uses two brackets.
D3TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / Mounts to T/Case
D7TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / L shaped ~ Mounts to frame.
Application: 1973/77 F250 4WD with a 4 speed (NP T/C only), and with a C6.
Also fits some F150's, 1978/79 Bronco's.
Info source: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Section 70 (M/T) / Pages 1 & 12 / Section A71 (A/T) / Page 3.
D3TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / Mounts to T/Case
D7TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / L shaped ~ Mounts to frame.
Application: 1973/77 F250 4WD with a 4 speed (NP T/C only), and with a C6.
Also fits some F150's, 1978/79 Bronco's.
Info source: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Section 70 (M/T) / Pages 1 & 12 / Section A71 (A/T) / Page 3.
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The T/C "Steadyrest" uses two brackets.
D3TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / Mounts to T/Case
D7TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / L shaped ~ Mounts to frame.
Application: 1973/77 F250 4WD with a 4 speed (NP T/C only), and with a C6.
Also fits some F150's, 1978/79 Bronco's.
Info source: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Section 70 (M/T) / Pages 1 & 12 / Section A71 (A/T) / Page 3.
D3TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / Mounts to T/Case
D7TZ-7A051-A .. T/C Steadyrest Bracket / L shaped ~ Mounts to frame.
Application: 1973/77 F250 4WD with a 4 speed (NP T/C only), and with a C6.
Also fits some F150's, 1978/79 Bronco's.
Info source: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Section 70 (M/T) / Pages 1 & 12 / Section A71 (A/T) / Page 3.
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Hey Crewcabwannabe, take a look in my gallery. I'm in the process of restoring a 75 F250 that has the C6/NP203 combo, and there are some photos of the crossmember and the bracket that the T/C brace goes to. They aren't the best pictures but it might get you pointed in the right direction.